Sashiko and Boro Visible Mending Workshop at The GreenHouse Ripon 21st May

Name: Sashiko and Boro Visible Mending Workshop at The GreenHouse Ripon 21st May
Start: 2026-05-21T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-21T21:00:00+01:00
Location: The GreenHouse, Ripon

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The GreenHouse, Ripon | Ripon, EN

Sashiko and Boro are related traditional Japanese sewing techniques, often used for mending and reinforcement. Sashiko refers to the stitching itself, a form of embroidery with repeating designs, while boro describes the patching and piecing together of fabrics, often using Sashiko stitching to reinforce the patches.
During this 2 hour workshop you learn the traditional Japanese method of mending- using Sashiko embroidery thread and Boro patching. This is a hand sewing class.
You will learn:
Basic Sashiko stitches
Tips and techniques for stitching
Boro patching
What's included?
Fabric and patches
Sashiko thread
A Sashiko Needle
What you need to bring:
A sewing kit including scissors or rotary cutter, a quick unpick, pins, tailors chalk or fabric pen, tape measure or ruler. Kit is available to borrow if you don't have your own.
£40. This course is aimed at beginners.
Class is on Thursday 21st May from 7 - 9pm at The GreenHouse, 11 North St, Ripon HG4 1JY