Make a Japanese cat purse (boro/sashiko)

Schedule

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology | Cambridge, EN

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Learn about the traditional Japanese embroidery techniques of sashiko and boro whilst creating your own cat purse (suitable for all levels).
About this Event

Join Sarah-Cate Blake as she guides you through the traditional Japanese embroidery techniques of sashiko and boro in this introductory session. Each person will have the materials to make a cat purse during the session.

(Suitable for all levels)


Important Information

Workshops are for adults of 16 years +

No audio or video recording is permitted of the workshops, without the clear permission of the Workshop leader and other participants

Refreshments will be provided midway through the session.


Terms and Conditions

1. Bookings

1.1 Bookings are valid only for the specific event type, the number of people and the date and time slot (where applicable) on the ticket.

1.2 Details of each event are provided prior to booking and the responsiblity of the person making the booking to check they undetstand any restrictions (e.g. age) and that all details they provide are accurate at the time of booking.

1.3 Bookings are refundable up to 14 days prior to the event, via Eventbrite. No refund is available for a cancellation under two weeks before an event, but the booker may transfer their ticket to another person who will attend and let MAA know the name of the person attending by emailing [email protected].

1.4 Booking is confirmed by the Eventbrite confirmation email, not a physical ticket. Please have your ticket ready to show staff on arrival at MAA.

1.5 Please send an email to [email protected] with any access requirements as early as possible, and a minimum of 1 week prior to the event.

2. Cancellation

2.1 If a event is cancelled for any reason, you will be offered a full refund of the price of the ticket(s) relating to that event.

2.2 Our liability to you in these circumstances is limited to refunding the price you paid for the cancelled ticket(s). We are not responsible to you to any greater extent and in particular is not liable to you for any other loss that you may incur as a consequence of the cancellation or closure (including, without limitation, financial loss such as travel or other expenses or any business-related costs such as loss of profit).

3. During the event

3.1 Whilst on-site please follow follow safety instructions from the staff at all times.

3.2 Recording of workshops is not permitted.

3.3 Food and drink, apart from water, may not be consumed within the galleries of MAA.

3.4 We reserve the right to refuse entry.

4. Accessibility
Please view details about accessibility on our website: https://maa.cam.ac.uk/visit/accessibility

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Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Tickets

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