Atsushi Futatsuya 1-Day Sashiko Workshop – July 18
Internationally renowned sashiko artist and educator Atsushi Futatsuya will be presenting a 1-day workshop at the Sashiko Australia Studio in Brisbane, July 18 2027.
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About Atsushi Futatsuya, sashiko educator and artisan
Atsushi is an internationally renowned sashiko artist, dedicated to preserving and sharing this centuries-old Japanese hand-stitching practice.
Born into a family with a multi-generational sashiko legacy in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, Atsushi was immersed in the art from a young age. Together with his mother, Keiko Futatsuya, a master sashiko artisan, he co-founded Sashi.Co to showcase their authentic works and continue their family’s creative heritage. In 2017, Atsushi launched Upcycle Stitches to share sashiko’s beauty, history, and philosophy globally through workshops, writings, and lectures.
His work highlights not only the visual appeal of stitching but also the stories, cultural values, and connections that make sashiko a living practice of care, repair, and identity.
Atsushi has been teaching, demonstrating, and exhibiting sashiko throughout Japan and the United States for over a decade, including New York and Tokyo, with his workshops in high demand. This will be Atsushi’s first visit to Australia, and is a very rare opportunity for crafters, stitchers (of all skill levels), and textile artists to gain first-hand technical and cultural sashiko experience from a master practitioner.
The BBC recently interviewed Atsushi Futatsuya for a segment called ‘Japanese Sashiko: Stitching Stories’. Lean more about Atsushi’s story by clicking on the image above.
What will be covered at Atsushi’s 1-Day Workshop?
‘Sashiko Core & Essence’ is a foundational, transformative one-day workshop focused on teaching the fundamentals of traditional Japanese sashiko stitching. The class focuses on learning the correct posture, mindset, and stitching rhythm (unshin) necessary for beautiful stitches and future progress.
You will gain hands-on experience by stitching the traditional asano-ha (hemp leaf) pattern, learning the proper technique for using the unique sashiko thimble and long sashiko needle.
No prior stitching or embroidery experience is needed. The techniques learned are versatile and can be applied to future projects, including boro and fabric mending. This initial learning opportunity establishes a crucial foundation for truly enjoying and mastering Sashiko.
Essential workshop materials.
(Essential for the workshop.) A curated supply package of authentic Japanese sashiko materials, handpicked by Atsushi to ensure you have everything you need. Including high-quality sashiko threads, fabrics, and tools, the kit will allow you to fully immerse yourself in sashiko during the workshop and continue your practice long after.
1-Day Workshop Details & Pricing
Date
July 18, 2027. (7-hour workshop, including a 1-hour lunch break).
Location
Sashiko Australia Studio, Brisbane Queensland.
Capacity
15 participants.
Price
Workshop: $850 (lunch included)
- Partial payment bookings via deposit accepted.
Materials fee: Attendees will be required to purchase a kit of materials selected by the instructor prior to the workshop. (See ‘Essential workshop materials’ above).
Workshop Bookings
Bookings can be made by purchasing a ticket or by partial payment deposit.
Bookings by partial payment deposit
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