As we step into 2026, I am once again grateful for the path that Sashiko continues to weave across places and people. What was once an ordinary form of stitching in Japan has now become a practice that connects us—through workshops, retreats, and shared stories—across cultures and generations.
These workshops are designed not only to teach technique, but also to convey the mindset and philosophy that sustain Sashiko. Each gathering is a chance to learn the “Core & Essence” directly from a Japanese Sashiko artisan, and to experience the depth that goes beyond visible stitches.
I look forward to welcoming returning participants who wish to deepen their practice, as well as new learners who are beginning their own journey with Sashiko. Together, in 2026, we will continue to stitch threads that carry both tradition and possibility into the future.
Sashiko Class, Workshop & Retreat in 2026
Taught by Atsushi Futatsuya – Japanese Sashiko Artisan
If you're serious about Sashiko, these workshops offer invaluable lessons in technique and mindset—with glowing feedback from past participants.
In-Person Sashiko Workshop – 2026
QuiltCon 2026 (Raleigh, NC)
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Dates: February 19–22, 2026
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Location: Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
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Details: Atsushi will lead a workshop on the Core & Essence of Sashiko—a rare chance to learn with a true Japanese Sashiko artisan at the world's premier modern quilting event.
Madeline Island School of the Arts (La Pointe, WI)
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Dates: Tentatively July 13–17, 2026
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Format: A 5-day immersive Sashiko retreat covering both Core & Essence and Application & Practice. Repeats of the 3-day workshop are welcome, as many find deeper learning occurs in this retreat setting.
Online Sashiko Class – 2025~2026
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Format: Same Core & Essence curriculum offered through recorded videos plus live sessions.
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Registration: Details and links to be provided once available.
Still Unsure?
If you’re new to Sashiko and want a preview of Atsushi’s teaching style, check out the Sashiko Introductory Course available on Domestika—it’s a great primer that gives a feel for his approach.
Reasons to Attend?
Atsushi Futatsuya, a Japan-born Sashiko artisan, offers one of the few authentic, foundational workshops available in-person each year. In many English-language classes today, Sashiko is often simplified, missing the deeper cultural mindset. Atsushi’s Core & Essence workshop brings that authenticity, technique, and cultural respect to life.