May 10 Little Stabs | Intermediate Sashiko Noren Curtain Design Project with Crane Wife Studio May 10

Join us for an Intermediate Sashiko Design Workshop, taught by Ari Irving of Crane Wife Studio!  We’ll take your stitching skills to the next level using this traditional Japanese technique! In this one-day session, you’ll learn to create and stitch a beautiful Sashiko design onto a Noren—a traditional Japanese fabric divider often used as a decorative doorway curtain. We’ll guide you through planning and transferring intricate patterns, perfecting your stitching technique, and exploring creative ways to incorporate texture and flow into your design.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a stunning, hand-stitched Noren to display in your home or workspace. Perfect for those with basic Sashiko experience who are ready to dive deeper! Sashiko is a technique that uses a running stitch to reinforce or decorate cloth. The name literally translates to "little stabs". Originating around 400 years ago in rural northern Japan. It was a way to keep warm and preserve clothing in harsh winters. Women would often stitch sashiko on dark evenings so they could see what they were doing. Sashiko is traditionally made with white cotton thread on indigo blue cloth, but decorative items may use red thread. The classic "cream on blue" look is achieved by stitching geometric patterns in undyed thread.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Sashiko History & Use of Norens

• Designing and transferring pattern

• Completing a Noren project (Noren will be presewn for time purposes)

Workshop Info:

Saturday May 10, 2025 10-5 pm

@ MUSES Santa Fe / 1189 Parkway Dr. #G2, Santa Fe NM 87507

• 1 hour break for lunch

• Max 6 students

• Minimum enrollment requirement

• Tuition $245 All Materials Included

• *For this workshop Muses is accepting deposits of 50% with the remaining balance due after 30 days of initial deposit. All accounts must be paid in full by April 20, 2025 Please select 50% Deposit to reserve your spot in class. We regret that deposits are not refundable.

Please note our cancellation policy: After registration and payment, students have 48 hours to cancel with a 15% admin fee deducted from their refund. After the 48 Hr cancellation period and up until 2 weeks before the workshop begins a refund will be given (-a 15% admin fee) only if the spot can be filled by another student through Muses Santa Fe. Please understand our cancellation policy is necessary to properly accommodate our guest artists who go to great lengths to be here!

Crane Wife Studio | Ari Irving

Ari spent years working in the costume industry, where she honed her

skills in styling and mending vintage garments. This hands-on

experience allowed her to work with delicate fabrics, intricate

designs, and one-of-a-kind pieces, ensuring they were not only

visually stunning but also functional for stage and everyday wear.

From repairing embroidery to tailoring garments for a perfect fit, she

developed a deep admiration for craftsmanship and stories each piece

carried.