Registration Required through The Clearing website.

Make a Japanese-style pincushion and needle book using sashiko and/or boro stitching for your sewing kit. Using some of the instructor’s naturally dyed fabrics and array of stencils to choose a sashiko design to transfer, or a collection of scraps and threads for boro work , you can choose one of two styles of pincushion to make as well as a small book to store your needles and pins. All sewing is by hand. All supplies will come packaged in a sweet drawstring bag made of indigo fabric. and includes a variety of fabric scraps, needles, threads, stuffing and emory for the pincushion.

The Program includes one and two-day workshops from June through mid-November. These workshops appeal to a broad audience by providing shorter length classes during the Summer Program season for those who cannot come for an entire week or who want a “taste” of what The Clearing is like before deciding to take a week-long class. Clearing experience is made up of many special components.

Sign up for Workshops begin in early May