{"product_id":"ainu-embroidery","title":"Ainu Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s believed in Ainu culture that textiles have souls and the power to ward off evil spirits. An Ainu woman puts her heart and soul into each stitch of her embroidery, because a garment made without passion would not have a soul. The Ainu, with their distinctive language, religion, and culture in Japan, have always lived in harmony with nature and showed gratitude to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class, Selina will walk you through a brief history of the Ainu, share images of traditional Ainu textiles, and look into Ainu material culture. She will also discuss contemporary approaches from Ainu artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll be invited to explore one of the Ainu embroidery techniques: \u003cem\u003eKaparamip\u003c\/em\u003e, which means cutting and applying thin cloth. Selina will demonstrate the full process of this technique covering basting stitch, circular reverse appliqué, high density whip stitch, couching stitch and chain stitch. By the end of class, you will be able to create a sample of the basic Ainu motif, \u003cem\u003eMoreu\u003c\/em\u003e (spiral), and use these skills to explore more complex patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA detailed PDF instruction on how to transfer the design pattern to fabric will be shared one week before the class, so that focus during class is on the stitching techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThursday, October 22nd, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12:00-2:30 pm ET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZoom, a link will be sent to participants the day before class\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"document\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-readonly=\"false\" class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-block-list__block wp-block is-selected wp-block-paragraph rich-text\" id=\"block-dffc00f5-e7d2-4e5d-9e72-bbfa26b7b130\" aria-label=\"Block: Paragraph\" data-block=\"dffc00f5-e7d2-4e5d-9e72-bbfa26b7b130\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\" data-empty=\"false\" data-wp-block-attribute-key=\"content\"\u003eAll World Embroidery Series sessions will be recorded. A link to each recording will be emailed to all registrants following the live session. Each link is live for three months after the live session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:list --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e (5x6in minimum): medium weight non-stretch woven cotton, linen, or denim. Lightweight fabric not recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliqué fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e (4×3.5in): lightweight non-stretch woven cotton fabric (poplin, bed sheet, shirt, Sarashi fabric). \u003cem\u003eWash, dry, iron all fabrics in advance to avoid shrinkage and color bleeding.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick thread for couching stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olympus Sashiko thread thick type, Daruma Sashiko thread thick type, DMC pearl cotton No. 8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin thread for whip stitch and chain stitch\u003c\/strong\u003e: Olympus Sashiko thread thin type, Daruma Sashiko thread thin type, DMC pearl cotton No. 8, other cotton threads for hand stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread for basting\u003c\/strong\u003e: any type of sewing thread in contrast color to the appliqué fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand stitching needles\u003c\/strong\u003e (2pcs): Assorted gold eye sashiko needles (in different length, thickness and needle eye size).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pair of small sharp scissors\u003c\/strong\u003e for cutting fabrics and threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSewing pins\u003c\/strong\u003e (10pcs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin cardboard\u003c\/strong\u003e (minimum 8x7in) as a working surface: any scrap packaging materials like cereal boxes will do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon paper\u003c\/strong\u003e for transferring design pattern to appliqué fabric (1pc): Olympus carbon paper. Use blue for light colored fabrics and white for dark colored fabrics. Alternatives: using light box and fabric markers to transfer the design pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashi tape\u003c\/strong\u003e for tracing design pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBallpoint pen\u003c\/strong\u003e in any color for tracing the pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"15px\"}}} --\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric marker\u003c\/strong\u003e: FriXion recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/wp:list-item --\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the World Embroidery Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTATTER’s World Embroidery Series is a celebration of global embroidery craft. Sewists will encounter an astonishing array of culturally specific techniques, and will have the opportunity to learn from accomplished practicing teachers who are equally purposed in preserving heritage techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003eBundle Discount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen four Hand Sewn Quilting classes are added to your cart, a 25% off code will be automatically applied. All classes must be in a single order to qualify for the discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScholarships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e \u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have one scholarship seat available for this workshop. 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