Stitching Hokusai For the Waterline

This beyond the basics workshop will guide Sashiko stitchers in creating 2” x 6” Sashiko stitched pieces for Local Cloth’s Waterline Project.Together we will transfer and stitch your choice of three designs based on the sketches of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai representing water, waves, fish, and boats. Beyond-the-basics skills practiced in this workshop include transferring designs three ways (light pad, washaway adhesives, and chalk paper tracing); techniques for vectorizing public domain art; and creating stitching plans for non-traditional patterns. Students who have completed the Sashiko With Beads class will also have an opportunity to add bugle beads to their projects.

Level: Intermediate

Members: $110

Non members: $132

Instructor: Gail Clement (Read Gail's bio)

Materials fee: $40 cash or venmo (to be collected day of workshop)

Materials supplied by teacher: Guide on Stitching from Public Domain Art; Cotton and linen fabrics, Sashiko threads including shiny lame

Materials students should bring: Embroidery snips, pins, Sashiko needles and palm thimble

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