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Introduction to Sashiko with Xiaoxiao Yarn - Friday August 7 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Bilingual Friday afternoon
$150.00
Pssst! Workshops include a 3-day festival admission. One admission per participant.

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Optional Toolkit Contents

40$ for 4 packs of sashiko thread
1 handmade leather sashiko thimble
1 pack of sashiko needles
2 pieces of Japanese momen practice fabric

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August 7, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Workshops Hallway

Language: Bilingual

Difficulty: Beginner

Category: Embroidery

In this beginner workshop, you will create a small item with Sashiko. Through this process, you will master the art of Sashiko Unshin (運針), the needle movement renowned for its efficiency and meditative effects. Additionally, you'll understand the meanings behind each motif and be prepared to sew more complicated Sashiko patterns on your own.

What you leave with: A coaster or a pincushion (to be decided)

Prerequisites

None

What is provided (for the duration of the workshop)

All the materials needed for the workshop will be provided, including yarn, a button, fabric, a crochet hook, a yarn needle, and a stitch marker (all provided), as well as scissors and fabric glue, which will be loaned.

What to bring

Nothing

TEACHER

Xiaoxiao Yarn

Xiaoxiao is a sashiko practitioner and instructor based in Montreal, Canada. She discovered this 17th-century Japanese sewing and mending technique during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she moved to the countryside, and it quickly became an essential part of her life, known for its simplicity and meditative qualities, integrating stitching into a mindfulness practice. In 2021, she launched her YouTube channel “Xiaoxiao Yarn,” now followed by over 78,000 subscribers, where she shares her experience with sashiko, which has deepened her appreciation for everyday objects, strengthened her connection with nature, and supported her personal growth. Since 2023, she has also been teaching sashiko workshops in Montreal, sharing her passion and inviting others to discover this meditative and sustainable craft.

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