Sashiko Basics: Pincushion Workshop

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Join JACCC for the second hands-on sashiko workshop led by Sanae Suzuki. This workshop is designed for individuals who have completed the Sashiko Basics: Introduction Workshop for Beginners or have fundamental sashiko stitching skills. In this session, you will create a functional sashiko pincushion; a perfect addition to your sewing kit or a thoughtful handmade gift. Learn essential back and blind stitching techniques to finish your pincushion with care, and optionally add color embroidery thread for a personal touch.

Included in the workshop, you’ll receive:

• Sashiko Threads (color: indigo/royal blue) 20m
• Sashiko Needles (2/pack, sizes: 1 15/16" and 2 5/8")
• Sarashi Natural Cotton Cloth
• Sewing Cotton Thread and Needle
• Undyed Wool Stuffing
• Color Embroidery Thread

What to bring or use from JACCC:

• 6" 8ths Graph Ruler
• Heat Erasable Rollerball Pen
• Small Sewing Scissors
• Marking Pins
• Optional: You’re welcome to bring your own thimble & needle threaders, as well as your preferred colors of sashiko & embroidery thread.

Under Sanae's guidance, you'll dive into your favorite sashiko stitch patterns or draw inspiration from her pincushion samples. You'll learn how to back and blind stitch to finish your pincushion with care, then bring it to life with colorful embroidery accents, creating a unique and personal handmade piece.

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About the Artist

Sanae Suzuki 鈴木草千(すずきさなえ)

Author, Artist, Cancer & near-death survivor, and Whole Health Macrobiotic Holistic Nutrition Counselor, Practitioner, and Educator. Bach Flower Registered Practitioner (Flower Therapist), Herbalist, Certified Therapeutic Massage Therapist, and Reiki Practitioner for People and Animal Families. Animal Communicator and Certified Yoga Teacher.

Born and raised in Nagoya, Japan, Sanae foraged mushrooms and medicinal plants in the mountain of Mie with her grandmother when she was just three years old. Sanae loves growing organic vegetables, medicinal herbs, and native plants in her garden and foraging for the plants in the wild. She enjoys the art of calligraphy, drawing, watercolor, photography, sculpture, knitting, sashiko, natural botanical dye, wood-block print with botanical ink and paint, writing, and more as healing modalities. Sanae has dedicated her life to healing herself and helping others.

作家、アーティスト、癌回復者、臨死体験者、ホールヘルス マクロビオティック ホリスティック食養カウンセラー、実践者、教育者。バッチフラワー登録プラクティショナー(フラワーセラピスト)、ハーバリスト、認定セラピューティックマッサージセラピスト、人と動物家族のための霊気プラクティショナー。アニマルコミュニケーター、認定ヨガ講師。

名古屋出身。3 歳で祖母と一緒に三重の山でキノコや薬用植物を採集。庭で有機野菜、薬草、カリフォルニアネイティブ植物を育て、野生薬用植物の採集を好む。書道、デッサン、水彩画、写真、彫刻、編み物、刺し子、天然植物染料、植物性インクや絵の具を手作りして布木版画、執筆などを楽しむ癒しを匠として習得。自分自身を癒し、人を癒す助けを人生に捧げている。

sanaesuzuki.com | @sanaehealing

Accessibility

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, contact info@jaccc.org.

Plan Your Visit

JACCC is a 7-minute walk from the L.A. Metro Rail's Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, which connects to both the A and E lines via the Regional Connector.

For additional transportation options and parking details, check out Go Little Tokyo's Guide to the area here.