
Slow down and reconnect with your hands in this calming, creative workshop focused on mindful hand stitching. Using a curated selection of fabrics, you’ll design and create your own personal textile art piece (approximately 5×7 or 6×6), guided by simple yet beautiful stitching techniques inspired by traditions like Sashiko from Japan and Kantha from India.
This workshop is not about perfection—it’s about process. As you stitch, you’ll begin to notice a natural rhythm emerge, helping you relax, focus, and enjoy the act of making. Along the way, you’ll learn how to combine fabrics, layer textures, and use hand stitching both as decoration and as a form of repair and storytelling.
Your finished piece can be framed as textile art, incorporated into a larger project, or simply treasured as a reminder of time spent creating something by hand.
No prior sewing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided.
Disclaimer: once you learn this method, it can be highly addictive.
Who this workshop is for
- Anyone looking for a creative, calming experience
- Beginners — no sewing experience required
- Those interested in mindfulness and hands-on making
- Anyone seeking a slower, more intentional pace
What to bring
- Reading glasses (if you use them)
What I will provide
- Fabrics
- Hand sewing needles and thread
Upcoming Workshop
Art Space Maynard — Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 2026 6-8 PM
15 Nason St, Maynard, MA
Resources
Workshop handouts, links, and photos are available on the Resources page.
🔒 Password will be shared during the workshop.
Past Workshops
Sargent Memorial Library — December 2025












