About this Event
Embroidery Extravaganza Workshop Series
This workshop series that highlights various embroidery techniques from around the world. We aim to share foundational sewing knowledge as a means of hands-on learning.
SCRAP will be partnering with our neighbors at Bayview's Cafe Alma to host this new and exciting series.
Workshop Location: Cafe Alma: 888 Ines Ave, SF, CA- 94124
Decorative Sashiko Workshop Description
Sashiko - which translates to little stabs - is an embroidery technique developed in the Edo period in Japan. It became not only a decorative practice, but one that was used to mend and repair clothing. In this workshop mixed media artist, author, and educator Lisa Solomon will demonstrate how give your clothes a new life with decorative embellishments. The class will provide a quick overview of supplies and techniques - including ways to incorporate traditional sashiko patterning from simple to more complicated designs. Participants will also be encouraged to reflect their own personalities in the way they decorate. Bring a garment that needs some love! There will also be materials to practice with. This class will offer a great way to think about sustainability, slow fashion and working with your hands in a meaningful and creative way
Ticket Cost
Please note we have a sliding scale for tickets for this event! The break down is as follows:
- General Admission #1: Covers the cost of workshop and materials
- General Admission #2: Covers cost of workshop, materials, and supports the instructor
- General Admission #3: Covers cost of workshop, materials, supports the instructor, and helps keep our workshops more accessible
All ages welcome. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
About the Artist
Lisa Solomon received her BA in art practice from UC Berkeley, her MFA from Mills College, and has been a professor in the Bay Area for over eighteen years. She is the author of A Field Guide to Color - a water color work book that focuses on color theory and introducing her Color Meditation practice. She is profoundly interested in bridging the gaps between being creative, living creatively, and making a living as a creative. Learn more at www.lisasolomon.com or follow her @lisasolomon on Instagram.
About SCRAP
We at SCRAP breathe new life into old arts & crafts supplies and reduce waste by diverting over 200 tons of materials heading to landfill every year. To learn more about SCRAP and our mission to make art materials & education more accessible to all, please visit our website at www.scrap-sf.org
About Cafe Alma
Café Alma was created to provide the India Basin and Bayview community with a delicious, unique and health conscience gourmet food hub that utilizes the incredible resources of the neighborhood. Located in a community centric environment, we are more than just a restaurant- we are an active arts space offering classes in various mediums including ceramics and screen printing. We host rotating shows from local artists. In addition, we are also an incubator for local small businesses, a community gathering space with options for private and public events and a place to relax, work, experience live music & workshops and play! Learn more at www.cafealmasf.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cafe Alma, 888 Innes Avenue, San Francisco, United States
USD 39.19 to USD 60.54
