Sashiko Classes with Karen Watanabe Matsunaga

A Sashiko Gathering:
Strengthening the Old with the New

with Karen Watanabe Matsunaga

Temari Hawaiʻi is proud to present a series of sashiko workshops by Karen Watanabe Matsunaga which will be held at Mōʻiliʻili Community Center in Room 105 with FREE parking. 

Karen wrote the definitive text "Japanese Country Quilting: Sashiko Patterns and Projects for Beginners.”  Although the book is now out of print, a few will be available for purchase at each workshop!

Talk Story with Karen Watanabe Matsunaga
Saturday, April 20, 2024 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Talk story with Karen Watanabe Matsunaga as she discusses her journeys with sashiko and with artistic ventures. Share your own journey, interests, projects, and questions as we learn from and inspire each other to continue our needlework adventures. If you have not yet begun your own journey yet, come anyway and enjoy! 

This event is FREE.
RSVP required for Talk Story.

SOLD OUT Sashiko Basics Workshop
Saturday, April 27 & May 11, 2024 9 a.m.- 11 a.m.

This class is designed for those with little or no experience with sashiko. Learn the basics of sashiko stitching while decorating a furoshiki (square wrapping cloth). Furoshiki can be used to transport objects, protect tabletops, decorate walls, or wrap a gift. 

Session 1: History and heart of sashiko, materials, explore and select a traditional pattern, transfer design onto cloth, practice the Japanese hand stitching method.

Session 2: Complete stitching as homework or continue stitching in class. Select a second pattern to draw OR transfer a prepared design, and stitch if time permits. Practice using furoshiki to wrap items in a variety of ways.

Participation fee: $100
Supply fee: $15 payable directly to Karen
with cash or check at the first class
 

SOLD OUT Sashiko Basics Workshop II
Saturday, April 27 & May 11, 2024 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.

This class is designed for those with little or no experience with sashiko. Learn the basics of sashiko stitching while decorating a furoshiki (square wrapping cloth). Furoshiki can be used to transport objects, protect tabletops, decorate walls, or wrap a gift. 

Session 1: History and heart of sashiko, materials, explore and select a traditional pattern, transfer design onto cloth, practice the Japanese hand stitching method.

Session 2: Complete stitching as homework or continue stitching in class. Select a second pattern to draw OR transfer a prepared design, and stitch if time permits. Practice using furoshiki to wrap items in a variety of ways.

Participation fee: $100
Supply fee: $15 payable directly to Karen
with cash or check at the first class

Sashiko Design and Composition Workshop
Saturday, May 18, 2024 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

We’ll begin the session with a brief historical overview to gain appreciation and perspective from sashiko’s humble origins as a folk craft. Instead of being a “sage on the stage,” Karen will be a “guide on the side” in this class for more experienced needleworkers who want to discuss, explore possibilities, plan, and create a unique project incorporating sashiko. Examples of such sashiko projects will be used as a springboard for ideas. Then, class members will each brainstorm, outline, and create a design/composition on paper.

Class members will keep in touch with Karen (remotely) regarding progress and share results at an in-person class to be scheduled later in the Fall of this year.

Participation fee: $75

"What were you doing in 1981? Imagine, that’s going back 40 years! I was in Kyoto that year learning to stitch kimono and sashiko when I was contacted by
Ann Asakura asking me to teach at Temari!

What a wonderful opportunity to connect with interested Temari students through classes on sashiko,
chan chan ko, monpe, hanten, and more!"

- Karen Watanabe Matsunaga

We hope you will join us for these special sashiko workshops!