I say there is no “Right and Wrong” in Sashiko. It means that there are no parti

I say there is no “Right and Wrong” in Sashiko. It means that there are no particular rules to follow. However, it doesn’t mean “whatever” is fine. I want YOU to make your own rules to follow. We would teach how to find your own rules instead of providing a superficial freedom first. “Stitch as you feel” is true for enjoying Sashiko. However, teaching free-style should be after teachers get used to the standard. It is important to learn the “Form/Standard” to fully experience the practice. Anyone can play any musical instrument for their fun. It is really up to a player – play as you feel is very true. However, when one teaches (or even insists) that they play a specific genre, here let’s say Jazz, “whatever” can destroy the culture. Free Jazz sometimes sounds like a collection of noise. However, a “Free Jazz” piece by someone who does not know how to play standard Jazz would be recognized as “Free Jazz”. This will never happen in Jazz because many people understand the difference. Unfortunately, in Sashiko, this “may” be happening. No Rules. No Right or Wrong. Free Jazz is “Free” in theory. However, there is a “decent standard” to respect. Similar concepts can be applied to many other culture, Music, Art. Cooking, Carpentry, & more. Sashiko is one of these. The difference is that there are not many Japanese who can speak up like I do in English.
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I believe I teach one form of “Standard” – we call it Kata (Form). “Kata” enables us to practice Sashiko on the same stage, not only as a talented/gifted artisan, but ordinary people like us to enjoy Sashiko. Come to Live Streaming on Thursday night if you have a say. (Come & hang out even if you don’t have a say). In-Person Workshop is still available @worldshiborinetwork
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「刺し子を教える」。ほんの10年前には考えもしなかったことで、日々戸惑いと再確認を繰り返しています。それでも続けてご希望頂けるのは、それだけの形は作れているのかなと。刺し子を教える中で一番嬉しいことは、友達ができることです。何それと思われるかもしれない。でも、刺し子をしながら数時間も語れる人ができたことは、何よりもの宝物です。そこで完結してしまっても良いくらいな。でも続けます。配信も続けます。日本時間金曜の夜9時半。是非遊びに来てください〜！運針会も8月に向けて企画しています。
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2022-07-15 05:20:09

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