Events

Join us for a three-session online boro class with sashiko and boro educator Sue Howie. Sue will guide you through the fundamentals of boro, from its rich history to its practical applications, and help you to create your own piece of boro-inspired textiles.

RETREAT SOLD OUT. Join us for a Winter textile retreat with artist Caroline Sharkey and sashiko designer Sue Howie: four days of textile art, sashiko embroidery and boro-inspired textiles at Tamborine Mountain, June 2025.

Join us for a two-session ONLINE sashiko class with sashiko and boro educator Sue Howie: the fundamentals of sashiko, stitching technique, stitch length, how to complete a pre-printed sashiko panel, and how to design and transfer your own sashiko pattern for stitching.

Join sashiko designer and educator Sue Howie for an in-person boro workshop at the Sashiko Australia Studio in Brisbane. Develop your understanding of boro textiles and create your own boro-inspired zippered purse.

Join us for a Winter quilting retreat with renowned Japanese quilter Hiroe Mogi and sashiko designer Sue Howie: four days of quilting, foundation piecing, sashiko embroidery and boro-inspired textiles at Tamborine Mountain, August 4-8 2025.

Do you have an unfinished sashiko or boro project sitting in your cupboard? Or perhaps a kit that you've not yet started? Whether it's a wall-hanging, table runner, set of placemats, or sashiko panel, bring your Unfinished Object, sashiko kit, or work in progress to the Sashiko Australia Studio in Brisbane for a free in-person workshop with Sue Howie.

Upcycling and Decorative Mending - Sashiko and Boro Clothing Workshop with Sue Howie: discover an artistic way of repairing clothing, such as denim jackets, denim jeans, or cotton/linen tee shirts, using sashiko stitching and boro-inspired patching. During this two-day in-person workshop at the Sashiko Australia Studio in Brisbane, Sue will guide you through the process…

Join us for an online sashiko workshop with Sue Howie: Upcycle a treasured or well-worn piece of denim clothing through decorative reinforcement stitching.

Upcycle your treasured and well-worn items of denim clothing through boro-inspired patching and mending.

Upcycling and Decorative Mending - Boro Clothing Workshop with Sue Howie: discover an artistic way of repairing clothing, such as denim jackets, denim jeans, or cotton/linen tee shirts, using boro-inspired patching. During this one-day in-person workshop at the Sashiko Australia Studio in Brisbane, Sue will guide you through the process of using boro patching to…

TICKETS FOR THIS WORKSHOP HAVE NOW SOLD OUT. Join Sue Howie for a free workshop at the Sashiko Australia Studio in Brisbane for some sashiko and boro Christmas gifting ideas and inspiration, November 29th at 9.30AM—a most pleasant way to spend some 'me time' for a day, creating beautiful textile art for gifting. Guests will…

Join Sue Howie for a social stitch-along at the Sashiko Australia Studio in Brisbane, February 7th at 9.30AM—a most pleasant way to spend some 'me time' for a day, creating beautiful sashiko or boro textiles. Bring your own sashiko or boro project, sashiko kit, or purchase a small kit for the session. This can be…

Transfer and stitch six sashiko patterns onto fabric using paper and acrylic stencils–the perfect beginner workshop for those wanting learn basic sashiko. Design, Transfer and Stitch - Sashiko Workshop with Sue Howie: 9.30AM, Saturday February 21st, 2026 During this one-day in-person workshop at the Sashiko Australia Studio in Brisbane, Sue will teach students how to…

WORKSHOP SOLD OUT. Join Sue Howie for a social stitch-along at the Sashiko Australia Studio in Brisbane, May 2nd at 9.30AM—a most pleasant way to spend some 'me time' for a day, creating beautiful sashiko or boro textiles.