Sashiko Furoshiki with Mickey at East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse – Oakland, CA

The Beautiful Art of Furoshiki

Furoshiki are a traditional Japanese square wrapping cloth, sometimes with decorative sashiko patterning. With a history spanning over 1200 years, today they are used to present gifts, create adjustable pouches, or wrap items such as bento boxes.

In this workshop students will be able to stitch their own furoshiki and learn about the applications of sashiko to enhance every day fabric. Not only will they be able to create an eco-friendly, multi-use cloth, they'll also be able to use the skills taught to apply them towards other hand sewing projects and to refine their craft.This workshop welcomes any skill level and all materials will be provided. Perfect for the upcoming holiday season, furoshiki are not only a beautiful means of wrapping, but also a thoughtful gift in itself."

All materials are provided for this course. All skill levels are welcome and students will be encouraged to work at their own pace.

Instructor: Mickey Stockley

Bay Area based instructor Mickey Stockley comes from a long line of fiber artists and has enjoyed creating using multiple mediums her whole life. Her passions include sashiko, quilting, upcycling clothing, slow fashion and hoarding fabric. She currently works at Kimonomomo as the second generation in the small family run business and enjoys sharing her knowledge with anyone excited to create and learn.
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