In our Sashiko Workshop you will create a beautiful hand-stitched pouch filled with natural cedar wood, traditionally used to help protect clothing from moths while adding a subtle woodland scent. Perfect for beginners and returning stitchers alike, with gentle guidance throughout by our fabulous teacher Alicia. Inspired by the Japanese art of sashiko, this relaxing workshop explores a stitching tradition that began centuries ago as a way to strengthen, repair, and care for textiles. Today, sashiko is celebrated for its simple beauty, mindful rhythm, and connection to slow living. Using reclaimed denim sourced from discarded jeans, each workshop kit is individually prepared by hand, ensuring every pouch carries its own character and story. Through simple, rhythmic stitching, you'll create a practical and beautiful piece while giving materials a second life. . All tools and materials are provided. Leave with a handcrafted cedar pouch, new stitching skills, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of repair and reuse. During this 3-hour workshop, you'll: 🪡 Learn the history and principles of traditional Japanese sashiko🧵 Learn basic sashiko stitching techniques✨ Stitch and assemble your own cedar-filled pouch♻️ Work with thoughtfully prepared reclaimed denim materials🌿 Discover how natural cedar has long been used to help protect treasured garments🤍 Enjoy a calm, creative, and welcoming experience Important Information - Please Read Please leave a phone number when making your booking so we can get in touch about the workshop if needed. The workshops take place upstairs in the shop which is accessed via a spiral staircase. This course requires at least 3 booking to go ahead, if we do not reach the minimum number of bookings you will be offered a different date or a refund. Due to the small number of spaces available please do let us know as soon as possible if you can no longer attend as we can only offer a refund if we are able to fill your spot. More About Alicia Alicia has spent over 20 years in sustainable fashion. She is a sustainable fashion & behaviour change facilitator and former founder of a vegan shoe brand. Alicia now runs hands-on sewing and mending workshops as well as behavioural change campaigns in schools and corporations. These help people reduce fashion waste and feel empowered to care for what they already own. Her work focuses on behaviour change, inclusion, and showing that there is a kinder, more sustainable way to live — one small, practical action at a time.
