As we begin 2027, I am grateful to continue sharing Sashiko with people in different places and communities. Each year, these workshops give me opportunities not only to teach stitching, but also to spend time together, exchange stories, and explore what Sashiko can mean in our lives today.
My workshops focus on more than completing patterns or learning individual techniques. I place importance on the rhythm, posture, tools, and way of thinking that form the foundation of the Sashiko I practice. Through the Core & Essence of Sashiko, I hope participants can experience a way of stitching that may feel different from what they have encountered before.
In 2027, I will again offer several in-person workshops and retreats in the United States, along with my first series of workshops in Australia. I am looking forward to reconnecting with returning participants and meeting many new stitchers along the way.
Sashiko Class, Workshop & Retreat in 2027
Taught by Atsushi Futatsuya – Japanese Sashiko Artisan
These workshops are designed for those who would like to learn Sashiko with a deeper understanding of its foundation. Rather than focusing only on the finished appearance of the stitches, I introduce the process, rhythm, and approach that support the practice.
In-Person Sashiko Workshops & Retreats – 2027
Madeline Island School of the Arts – Tucson Campus
Tucson, Arizona
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Dates: January 25–29, 2027
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Format: A 5-day immersive Sashiko retreat covering both Core & Essence and Application & Practice.
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Details: Over five days, participants will have time to learn the foundational movement of Sashiko and continue into practical applications. The retreat format also allows more time for questions, repetition, and individual exploration.
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Both first-time participants and those who have studied with me before are welcome.
Madeline Island School of the Arts – Santa Fe Campus
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Dates: March 15–19, 2027
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Format: A 5-day immersive Sashiko retreat covering both Core & Essence and Application & Practice.
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Details: This retreat offers an extended period to practice Sashiko while learning both the basic structure of the stitching and ways to apply it to different projects.
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Returning participants are also encouraged to join, as repeating the practice often leads to new discoveries.
Textile Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Dates: June 10–12, 2027
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Format: A 3-day intensive Sashiko workshop covering both Core & Essence and Application & Practice.
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Details: In this three-day workshop, participants will begin with the foundation of the Sashiko I teach and then move into practical exercises that build on those skills.
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Registration: A workshop information and registration link will be added once available.
Sashiko Australia – In-Person Workshops
Brisbane, Australia
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Dates: July 15–25, 2027
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Format: A series of in-person Sashiko workshops, including opportunities to learn the Core & Essence of Sashiko.
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Details: This will be my first time teaching Sashiko in Australia, as well as my first time offering in-person workshops outside of Japan and the United States.
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I am especially looking forward to meeting the Sashiko community in Australia and sharing the practice in a new setting.
For complete details and registration information, please visit the organizer's webpage linked above.
Online Sashiko Class – 2027
For those who cannot attend an in-person workshop, the Core & Essence of Sashiko is also available through my online class.
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Format: Recorded lessons combined with a private live session.
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Focus: The class introduces the same foundational ideas I emphasize in person, including posture, rhythm, use of the palm thimble, needle movement, and the overall approach to stitching.
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Registration: Details are available here.
The online class can also be helpful for those who would like to establish the basic movement before attending a future retreat or workshop.
Still Unsure?
If you would first like to become familiar with my approach to Sashiko, you can begin with the Sashiko Introductory Course available on Domestika.
This course offers an introduction to my way of teaching and some of the background behind the Sashiko I practice. It is different from the Core & Essence workshop, but it can be a useful first step.
Why Learn Sashiko in These Workshops?
Sashiko is often recognized by its patterns and visible stitches, but much of the practice exists in the movement and process behind them.
In my workshops, I place particular emphasis on Unshin, the running-stitch movement that supports the Sashiko I have practiced for many years. By learning the basic posture, use of the thimble, rhythm, and movement, participants can build a foundation that they can continue to develop after the workshop.
My intention is not to define one correct form of Sashiko. Instead, I hope to share the perspective and practice that I inherited, together with the cultural background that gives those techniques context.
I look forward to stitching with you in 2027.