Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2025 is now available, and we are thrilled to continue offering these workshops throughout the coming year. We sincerely appreciate your interest in learning Sashiko with us. Below, you will find all the detailed information regarding the 2025 schedule.
This post summarizes the workshops that Atsushi will be offering in 2025. We are intentionally limiting the number of workshops to ensure each participant receives an enriching and thorough experience. Due to demand, these workshops can fill up quickly based on location and timing. Once they are fully booked, I am unable to manage the participant list. If you see an available spot, we encourage you to register as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about registration or other administrative details, please contact the hosting organization or studio directly, as they will provide you with a clear understanding of what to expect.
*For those eager to start learning Sashiko now, rather than waiting for an in-person workshop, I highly recommend considering the Sashiko Online Class (2024–2025). Many participants have shared positive feedback, stating that the online class provides the same deep understanding of what Sashiko truly is. Some even prefer it, as they can learn at their own pace. I am always available virtually to support your Sashiko learning experience.
*Please check this article for the Sashiko Workshop in 2024. Thank you!
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Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2025
(Last Update: June 1st, 2024)
To share the Sashiko we have been practicing.
QuiltCon 2025 (Phoenix, AZ) – Feb 20th & 21th, 2025
It is another pleasure to be a faculty in QuiltCon again. This year, I will be offering Sashiko Workshop [Core & Essence], a short Version titled [Apply Hitomezashi to your Ordinary] (In-Person Version similar to Domestika Course), and a Lecture about [Why we stitch (Sashiko)].
Please check the detail below for the possible participation to Quitcon 2025 & Sashiko Workshops & lecture. (Waiting for Registration Opens).
Aya Fiber Studio (Stuart, FL) – March 7th to 9th, 2025
3-Days In-Person Workshop has become my Standard & Best Style of Teaching the Sashiko we practice, starting with [Core & Essence] and following [Application & Practice]. This 3-Days Workshop will offer fun, educational, and intensive 18 ~ 21 hours of stitching together. Plan your time in beautiful beach in FL with Sashiko.
Sashiko introduced in English often focused on “Outcomes” too much without acknowledging the Japanese mindset behind Sashiko Practice. In order to fully appreciate the culture, one needs to learn the “new muscle memory” that is quite unique to many western style stitchers. This 3 Days workshop will keep encouraging you to learn something new from both technical & mindset perspective. With receiving many positive feedbacks, we are confident that this will be an eye opening experience for you.
- March 7th to March 9th: 3-Day Sashiko Workshop (Core, Essence, Application and Practice)
Madeline Island School of the Arts (La Pointe, WI) – July 2025
This is my first time to offer 5-Days Workshop. In a beautiful Campus of MISA with an appreciation to the Spiritual feeling, we will invite you to fully enjoy Sashiko. I decided to call it Sashiko Retreat.
It is quite interesting to see Sashiko being famous as a word to express “Visible Mending”. It is true that Mending is a big part of Sashiko – however, they stitched to make fabric stronger so that they can avoid the mending until the last moment. For that, Sashiko is a word for “Invisible Mending”, yet “stitching/mending” itself can heal us regardless of the result.
Sashiko is NOT similar to Zen at all, although Stitching can bring us Zen-like outcome. While explaining the difference between Zen and Sashiko, I would like to offer the realization of outside of Dualism & Western Value System.
*The contents are very similar to In-Person 3 Days Workshop, starting with [Core & Essence] and following to [Application & Practice]. You are always welcome to join even after the In-Person 3 Days Workshop & a few participants have participated the workshop as a repeater & found themselves in learning more. Please be reminded, though, that the 5-Days Workshop is composed based on [Core & Essence] and [Application & Practice].
No Workshops near your place? Invite Atsushi to Your Place
Please consider bringing Atsushi to your Group (or even to you as a private course) if you do not find a ideal location & time for you to join Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2025. Depends on the size of your group & location, this may be the best arrangement for you. Please take a look at the article below & contact Atsushi for the availability.
In most cases, when you have me for an individual group, it will be a Day workshop. I will do my best to make the day memorable & something special. Sashiko is a stitching in Ordinary, but I am confident that I can make the day extraordinary with sharing our ordinary.
Are you an organizer for a Studio/Museum?
If you are an organizer wishing to offer Sashiko Workshop with Atsushi to add Sashiko Workshops to your program, please check the “Pricing Benchmark” PDF from the link Above.
In last 7 years of experience, we have never experienced the case of “Cancellation” due to the lower numbers of participations (below the minimum enrollment). In fact, the workshop will sell out pretty quickly especially when it is the first time for the organizer to have me.
In the “New Normal” after the pandemic, many things move to “Online”. In this trend, I have strong respect for those who maintain the physical locations as Studios and Museum to offer In-Person workshops. It is my intention to contribute to your place with the best Workshop Experience.
Sashiko Online Class (24~25)
Sashiko Online Class is available for those who would like to start learning Sashiko “Right Now” from your own house/room. After offering Sashiko Workshops over the Internet for a while during the Covid-19, I am confident that I can deliver the same message & learning experience via Sashiko Online Class. I “restock” Sashiko Online Class each month, based on the numbers of participants who signed up for the specific period. If you find it available, there is no need to fulfill the waiting list.
I am looking forward to meeting you online!
More to Come for Sashiko In-Person Workshop Schedule 2026
I hope that I can keep offering the workshop in the year of 2026. For the latest information, Please follow Instagram, Business for @UpcycleStitches and Sashiko Stories for @SashikoStory for the latest update!
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