I will be in Brooklyn (@loopoftheloom, Dumbo) this coming weekend, August 3rd & 4th for Sashiko Workshops. The studio offers Trunk Sale from 1pm to 5pm, with some of our authentic Sashiko supplies & actual Sashiko pieces we have stitched. I won’t be able to say hello until 4 pm or so as I would like to focus on the workshop – however, if you are nearby, please make a visit to touch what we make. I hope you can feel the “difference” in the Sashiko we practice & Sashiko introduced in English today.
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When I bring Sashiko pieces, like this tapestry or Jackets, I often encourage students to touch them, feel them, and even “wear” them. After all, it is just a piece of Fabric – yet it is a piece of fabric with so many stories. We won’t have enough time to share all the stories behind the fabric, but I believe they can feel the “significance & existence” of stories behind. When they feel “it” – let’s say, “spirit” – I don’t think they can say “whatever is fine” in Sashiko. I do not think there is such a thing as “Right” and “Wrong” in Sashiko – but “Whatever” as a way to stop caring for the stories behind the handmade items are completely against my understanding of “Art” and “Craft”.
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*[Core & Essence (C/E)] Workshop is sold out – [Application & Practice] has a few seats available, but C/E is a prerequisite. C/E can be completed online (if we hurry, we can arrange one by this Sunday). Hope to see you there.
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まだ7月ですが、今入っている予定では今年最後のワークショップでブルックリンにお邪魔してきます。毎回のことなので「写真撮りますー」とは言いながら、多分写真は撮れないままなんだろうと思いますが、今回の滞在は2泊なので、お散歩配信ができたらいいなと思っています。
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昨年のオフ会でも感じたことなのですが、私達の刺し子の楽しさ、素敵さ、奥深さを知って頂くには実物を見て、手に取って、「物語」を感じて頂くことが一番なのだろうと思います。言葉では伝えられない、何かしらの伝達が起こるのだろうと。来店下さる方にはそんな機会を。私にとっては、刺し子の大切な本質を伝えられる機会に。頑張ってきます。（ワークショップは今週末です！）
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