Stitch Your Story: A Mindful Sashiko Bookmark Workshop

In a world rushing forward, take a pause.

Let needle and thread guide your thoughts, as fabric whispers stories of old,

and every stitch marks a moment of care.

Join us on Thursday, 31st July 2025 at Wolverhampton Art Gallery, for a soul-soothing workshop of stitches and stories.

Discover the ancient beauty of Sashiko, a Japanese art form born of mending, transformed into meditation.

What Awaits You?

• Trace the quiet rhythm of Sashiko-inspired patterns to create your own Sashiko bookmark.

• Learn gentle techniques passed down through generations.

• Craft a bookmark stitched with thought, colour, and calm.

• Transform reclaimed fabrics into treasures anew.

• Feel the stillness, share the silence, and stitch your voice into cloth.

A Stitch of Heritage: What is Sashiko?

Sashiko (sash-ko) is more than thread and fabric, it’s philosophy made visible.

Originating in Japan centuries ago, it was a humble method to patch and preserve.

But over time it grew, becoming a meditative dance of dots and lines, a visual poem of endurance, repair, and quiet resilience.

Why you’ll Cherish This Workshop:

• Creative Calm – Let the rhythm of stitching still your mind

• Upcycled Beauty – Give forgotten fabric a second life

• Personal Keepsake – Leave with a piece of art made by you, for you

• Shared Stillness – Be part of a community that finds joy in quiet creation

Venue: Wolverhampton Art Gallery

📅 Date: Thursday, 31st July 2025

Bookings: Reserve your place

(Bookings are handled by the Wolverhampton Art Gallery)

Spaces are limited, and stories long to be told.

Let us gather, not just to mend fabric, but to weave connection, creativity, and care.