This weekend, I was supposed to be teaching the Sashiko Workshop in a beautiful

This weekend, I was supposed to be teaching the Sashiko Workshop in a beautiful Saori Weaving Studio in NYC (@loopoftheloom). This strongly reminds me how the world has changed. It is quite sad. I do not know when I can offer the in-person workshop next. We all have to adjust to the new normal. I will keep offering what I can do – including the Online Sashiko Class & follow-up online gathering. ☆

I spent 2 years developing the Online Sashiko Class. The core message/technique I want to deliver in my workshop often requires personal attention. It is not like, “You watch the videos, and you will be a master”. Some get frustrated because of their progress (the brain understands, but the hands do not move as the brain says). The 3 section courses in Online Sashiko Class is a fruit of my struggle. I do not trust myself fully, so I will support the participants throughout the email & zoom. Many left good reviews there (Thank you!). ☆

In today’s society, anyone can be a teacher in anything. It is up to us (students) to decide who we learn from. If my message in Sashiko is merely on “making beautiful stitches & enjoy slow-stitching”, then I did not need 2 years to prepare the class. As you may know, all the basic information is on Youtube already (for free). It is my goal to share the Sashiko to anyone who is willing to learn – ideally for free of charge for anyone, but I charge the fee for the “core” where they may need my personal attention. ☆

Being said… is there a need for me to create another “(Before) Basic Online Class (with fee)” which shares the knowledge of which thread, what tools, how to prepare the pattern, and such? I guess we all need to adjust the “new normal”. The Sashiko Mask I made changed my perception to “Sashiko as Art” a little bit. I may need to change myself toward protecting the Sashiko we practice. Please advise me what I “can” do in today’s world. ☆ – – – ☆

予定では、今週末はNYCでの刺し子ワークショップでした。NYの友人より送られてくる写真は、現実感がありません。毎週2回配信をして、時々NYCでワークショップ。変化した日常はもう戻らないかもしれませんが、同時に変化をしていかなければ行けない時でもあると思っています。限られた時間で何ができるんだろう。引き続き、「できることを愚直に」邁進してまいります。刺し子配信したい〜〜！ ☆

2020-04-18 10:26:34

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