{"product_id":"sashiko-introduction-for-beginner-workshop-with-sanae-suzuki","title":"Sashiko Introduction for Beginner Workshop with Sanae Suzuki","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cinput checked id=\"tab1\" name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"tab1\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput id=\"tab2\" name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"tab2\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput id=\"tab3\" name=\"tabs\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"tab3\"\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab content1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuly 26, 2026, Sunday at 9:30 am - 12:15 pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nFee: $110 \/ person\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTortoise invites you to the Sashiko workshop, designed for beginners who have never done Sashiko or hand sewing, or for those who want to learn the principles of the Sashiko stitch. You will learn how to stitch Sashiko using Sashiko thread and needle without a hoop, as well as how to hold the fabric and the Sashiko needle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eWorkshop confirmed once 8 participants register (max 8). Participants must be at least 14 years old. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreativity is a core part of Sanae's work. Through traditional Japanese handicrafts like sashiko, weaving, natural dyeing, calligraphy, and gardening, she weaves mindfulness, cultural heritage, and sustainable living into her everyday practice. Sanae shares that \"Sashiko is not just beautiful to look at, but expresses the beauty of wabi-sabi—the beauty that makes us who we are.\" The slow, intentional act of stitching one stitch at a time becomes a meditative practice that quiets the mind, encourages acceptance of stress, and fosters emotional regulation. It is also a practical, sustainable art form that extends the life of clothing made from plant fibers—a powerful reflection of care for the earth and each other.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab content2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Provided:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 pages handout\u003cbr\u003eSashiko Threads (color: indigo\/royal blue) 20m\u003cbr\u003eSashiko Needles (2\/pack, sizes: 1 15\/16\" and 2 5\/8”)\u003cbr\u003eUnbleached Takeda Sarashi Natural Cotton Cloth\u003cbr\u003e6-inch 8ths Graph Ruler\u003cbr\u003eHeat-Erasable Rollerball Pen\u003cbr\u003eSmall Sewing Scissors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParticipants can take home a \"4-page handout, Sashiko thread, needles, and Unbleached Sarashi Natural Cotton Cloth\" on which they stitched sashiko after the workshop. Rulers, Pens, and Scissors are available for participants to use during the workshop, but not to take home.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab content3\"\u003eWorkshops are final sale.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sanae Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"TBD","offer_id":54082676851002,"sku":"zjb1789681278226","price":68.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0776\/3514\/files\/sashiko-introduction-for-beginner-workshop-with-sanae-suzuki_1.jpg?v=1789681287","url":"https:\/\/thermalfit.shop\/products\/sashiko-introduction-for-beginner-workshop-with-sanae-suzuki","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}