Join textile artist and experienced tutor, Lichen Davenport, to discover the timeless beauty of Japanese textile art in this hands-on workshop exploring traditional Sashiko stitching.

Suitable for complete beginners and experienced makers alike, this session will guide you through the art of hand-stitching, inspired by Japanese mending traditions, while embracing the sustainable philosophy at the heart of this ancient craft.

You will learn a variety of beautiful authentic stitch patterns, exploring symbolic motifs rich in meaning. These designs can later be developed into future textile art pieces or used to repair and rejuvenate your own garments.

This workshop is perfect for anyone with an interest in textiles, slow stitching, or sustainable making. Whether you are picking up a needle for the first time or already have stitching experience, you will find techniques, inspiration, and ideas to suit your skill level.

Tutor: Lichen Davenport
Date & Time: Saturday 17th January, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Scissors Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £95.00 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
Beginners and anyone with an interest in textiles, slow stitching, or sustainable making.

What you will need:
All materials are included, and you will also take home a small sewing kit, enabling you to continue practising your new skills and give new life to some of your treasured textiles.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - Lichen Davenport

Lichen is a textile designer who graduated with a Distinction in her Master’s in Textiles from Bath Spa University in 2022. After a 20-year career designing textiles and developing trend predictions for the fashion industry, Lichen now focuses on creating unique, individually crafted pieces rooted in sustainable practice.

Motivated by the need to make changes that better support the long-term sustainability of the textiles industry, her work now explores more circular principles, embracing natural dyeing and the use of embroidery stitch as both a decorative and practical means of repair.