Sashiko Embroidery — A Gift-Making Workshop with Lena Wolff
Sashiko Embroidery — A Gift-Making Workshop
with Bay Area Artist Lena Wolff
DATE & LOCATION
Saturday, December 6
1-5 PM
Erica Tanov Atelier
1808 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA
This December, in conjunction with her exhibition at the Atelier, Bay Area artist Lena Wolff will lead an intimate, hands-on workshop in Sashiko embroidery—a meditative Japanese hand-sewing practice that emerged in the mid-1600s. Drawing from a lexicon of lyrical and geometric patterns, Sashiko has been used for centuries to mend, embellish, and beautify textiles.
Participants will learn the fundamental techniques and methods of Sashiko embroidery, with all materials provided to create hand-sewn coasters and lavender-filled sachets—beautiful, functional objects perfect for holiday giving.
Alongside practical instruction, Lena will introduce the history and philosophy of Sashiko, including how to draft and read stitch patterns with ease. Each participant will also receive reference material to inspire future projects on garments, quilts, and home textiles.
This workshop is open to both beginners and experienced sewists.
What to Bring
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Sewing scissors (if you have them; not required)
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Reading glasses (if you wear them)
What You’ll Take Home
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A set of hand-sewn coasters and/or lavender-filled sachets—perfect as thoughtful holiday gifts or for your own home
-
An introduction to the history and philosophy of Sashiko embroidery
-
A repertoire of fundamental stitches and pattern-drafting techniques
-
Reference material to inspire future projects for clothing, quilts, and home textiles
Space is limited to 12 guests — secure your spot now.
About the Lena Wolff
Lena Wolff is a visual artist, craftswoman, and activist whose practice weaves together American folk-art traditions, minimalism, geometric abstraction, Op art, feminist craft, and political art. Her expansive work spans drawing, collage, sculpture, text-based works, and collaborative public projects. Wolff’s art has been exhibited and collected by institutions including ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, Berkeley Art Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Oakland Museum of California. She is represented by Sarah Shepard Gallery in Larkspur and Haines Gallery in San Francisco.
She lives in Berkeley with her wife, artist and teacher Miriam Klein Stahl, and their daughter.
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Sashiko Embroidery — A Gift-Making Workshop
with Bay Area Artist Lena Wolff
DATE & LOCATION
Saturday, December 6
1-5 PM
Erica Tanov Atelier
1808 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA
This December, in conjunction with her exhibition at the Atelier, Bay Area artist Lena Wolff will lead an intimate, hands-on workshop in Sashiko embroidery—a meditative Japanese hand-sewing practice that emerged in the mid-1600s. Drawing from a lexicon of lyrical and geometric patterns, Sashiko has been used for centuries to mend, embellish, and beautify textiles.
Participants will learn the fundamental techniques and methods of Sashiko embroidery, with all materials provided to create hand-sewn coasters and lavender-filled sachets—beautiful, functional objects perfect for holiday giving.
Alongside practical instruction, Lena will introduce the history and philosophy of Sashiko, including how to draft and read stitch patterns with ease. Each participant will also receive reference material to inspire future projects on garments, quilts, and home textiles.
This workshop is open to both beginners and experienced sewists.
What to Bring
-
Sewing scissors (if you have them; not required)
-
Reading glasses (if you wear them)
What You’ll Take Home
-
A set of hand-sewn coasters and/or lavender-filled sachets—perfect as thoughtful holiday gifts or for your own home
-
An introduction to the history and philosophy of Sashiko embroidery
-
A repertoire of fundamental stitches and pattern-drafting techniques
-
Reference material to inspire future projects for clothing, quilts, and home textiles
Space is limited to 12 guests — secure your spot now.
About the Lena Wolff
Lena Wolff is a visual artist, craftswoman, and activist whose practice weaves together American folk-art traditions, minimalism, geometric abstraction, Op art, feminist craft, and political art. Her expansive work spans drawing, collage, sculpture, text-based works, and collaborative public projects. Wolff’s art has been exhibited and collected by institutions including ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, Berkeley Art Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and Oakland Museum of California. She is represented by Sarah Shepard Gallery in Larkspur and Haines Gallery in San Francisco.
She lives in Berkeley with her wife, artist and teacher Miriam Klein Stahl, and their daughter.