Sashiko Embroidery Workshop – Part One
26 January 2024
Come and join us at St Andrews Museum to explore the art of Sashiko embroidery with artist Andrea McMillan. Immerse yourself in the mindful world of hand-stitching from 11am-1pm, 26 January 2024.
This embroidery method originates from Japan and was originally used for the decorative and functional reinforcement of cloth and clothing. Historically Sashiko has a distinctive geometric appearance using white embroidery thread on indigo cloth, but now some artists introduce other colours to expand Sashiko’s creative potential.
Andrea’s workshops form part of our programme connected with Fife Contemporary’s Crafted Selves exhibition on at St Andrews Museum until February 24th 2024.
This workshop is designed for beginners and more experienced craft makers over two sessions, helping you to fully appreciate the artistry behind this craft. Admission is free and all materials will be provided.
The second workshop will be held 11am-1pm Friday 16th February 2024.
Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation takes its title from a continuing discourse between curator Cat Dunn and the 13 Scotland based artists featured. Working in sculpture, painting, ceramics, textiles, installation, moving image films and creative writing responses, the artists all in some way carry a Dual-Identity. Many have a sense of their own self born from having a cultural heritage which is both Scottish and one which is rooted in another cultural home. The exhibition also explores other dualisms and expressions of identity, including artists who express their sexuality, disability, or trans and non-binary selves through their work.
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Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation
Curated by Cat Dunn and programmed by Fife Contemporary, the exhibition Crafted Selves: The Unfinished Conversation …
