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Sashiko - Japanese Embroidered Tote Bag
This one-day workshop will introduce you to the Japanese stitch tradition of Sashiko.You will make a unique tote bag (a little larger than A4). It will be in traditional dark blue and the patterns hand stitched in white using running stitch. It will have a patterned lining fabric and fast workers could include an inside pocket. You will use a sewing machine to construct the bag.

Originally this type of textile work was done in rural communities as a type of make do and mend activity. Well-worn work clothes, usually made of dark blue linen were patched and stitched with white thread. Running stitches were used to create beautiful geometric patterns.

You will be able to choose from a wide range of stencils so that you can stitch a mixture of traditional patterns to create a bespoke Sashiko inspired bag.
Prosp User 3
This workshop is suitable for beginners but it would be an advantage to have some experience of hand stitching. The bag will be constructed using a sewing machine. Help and guidance will be given throughout.
Prosp User 4
All materials and equipment will be provided, but if you are left handed and have your own scissors, please bring them.

There will be £3.00 charge on the day for the Sashiko thread and bag fabric. Please give this in cash to your tutor at the start of the workshop.

If you are claiming a Means Tested Benefit fee reduction or enrolling via social prescription, the material costs for this workshop will be covered by York Learning.

Please bring with you a packed lunch and refreshments. There is also a café on site that sells refreshments and food.
Prosp User 5
Clifton Explore has a car park, with accessible parking spaces and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. There is also a covered cycle rack outside the library.

Clifton Explore can be reached by bus on the Transdev number 19 from Exhibition Square/Rougier Street to Skelton. The bus stops outside on Rawcliffe Drive.

Please ensure that you read and understand the health and safety guidelines on any creative product or tools that you intend to use during the course.
Prosp User 6

In order to support keeping York moving, consider travelling to your course by bus or bike. Click here to check out the bus routes closest to the venue for this course using the iTravel website, or discover York's cycle routes by clicking here.
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Alongside gaining course-specific skills, you will develop and showcase transferable skills that boost your confidence, employability, and ability to engage in further learning or volunteering.
Alongside gaining course-specific skills, you will develop and showcase transferable skills that boost your confidence, employability, and ability to engage in further learning or volunteering.
Employers highly value these transferable skills because they equip employees to excel beyond their basic job roles.
Employers highly value these transferable skills because they equip employees to excel beyond their basic job roles.
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Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live outside of this area, we recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you live outside of this area, we recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
AT1/TP5
05/12/2026
05/12/2026
10:15 - 15:15
Saturday
5.00 hrs per wk
1 weeks
Deborah New
45.00
A 65% discount of the full fee is available for people in receipt of certain means-tested benefits