Sashiko Stitching and Boro-Inspired Patching
Sashiko Stitching and Boro-Inspired Patching with Gail Clement
Explore the centuries-old Japanese stitching practices of Sashiko and Boro-inspired patching, gaining insights into their history, geography, culture, and contemporary trends. Visually appealing slides and video clips, instructor-led demonstrations, and one-on-one guidance combine to provide a thorough introduction to the Japanese stitching techniques that are central to these practices. We gain hands on experience stitching with authentic Japanese-made fabrics, threads, and tools to create lovely small examples of stitched Sashiko and boro-inspired textiles.
This small group class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Participants should enroll at least two weeks before start to ensure materials kits arrive in time. If registering after this point, your kit may arrive after the first session. Students are invited to attend an optional Orientation and Closing Ceremony to connect with various online Folk School classes.
Class Materials
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $65 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.
The kit includes:
Three weights of Sashiko fabrics
Three weights of Sashiko thread
Multipack of Sashiko needles
Palm thimbles
Preprinted Sashiko sampler
Grid stencil
Printed handout with stitching guide and glossary
Students will also want to provide:
Embroidery snips, straight edge 8-12” long
Age Range
16 to adult
Skill Level
Beginner / Intermediate
Contact the Teacher
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About the John C. Campbell Folk School & Lessonface
Since 1925, the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina has transformed lives, and brought people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. Since 2012, Lessonface has connected more than 30,000 students with over 2,500 great teachers for live music, language, and arts lessons online, delivering on our mission to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably.
When
The class will meet for four weekly 2-hour live online sessions.
Enrolled students receive 60-day access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward.
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date. Materials kit fees are non-refundable.
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Gail Clement
GAIL CLEMENT is a dedicated Sashiko teacher with a lifelong passion for stitching, mending, and the rich textile traditions of cultures around the world. With years of experience in hand-sewing techniques, Gail specializes in the art of Sashiko, blending its deep-rooted Japanese heritage with contemporary approaches to mindful repair and design.
About Lessonface, PBC
Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online.