Sashiko: Japanese Decorative Stitching – New!

Sashiko: Japanese Decorative Stitching – New!

Adult Intensive | FULL

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States
Fiber
All Levels
9/20/2025 (one day)
10:00 AM-4:00 PM EDT on Sat
$95.00
$85.50
$5.00
$15.00

Sashiko: Japanese Decorative Stitching – New!

Adult Intensive | FULL

Part of the slow stitching movement, Sashiko is an ancient Japanese style of decorative stitching that draws inspiration from nature. Using grids and careful stitching this meditative technique creates designs that are visually striking. In this class, you'll learn about Sashiko’s history, materials, and patterns. Expect to create several samples during class. All materials included, and all sewing levels welcome!



  • Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to info@visarts.org with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.

    Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.



    On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.

Pfaff, Julia
Julia Pfaff

A recent receipt of a Professional Artist Fellowship from the Virginia Museum of Fine Art and with an undergraduate degree in art history and a MFA in textiles, Julia has been quilting her entire life. She is a studio artist and has successfully turned a family tradition into a contemporary art form. She teaches at both the community and college level. Julia’s hand dyed and printed quilts have been exhibited extensively and can be found in numerous national publications and collections. During class you can ask her about working in Egypt, Greece, and Jordan as an archaeological technical artist. Website: http://juliapfaffquilt.blogspot.com/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PRAGMATAbyJulia