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1 Sessions (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

From the necessity of mending stitches for rural Japanese communities to a celebrated art form, the beauty of Sashiko lies in its simplicity. Each design carries a cultural significance and regional identity that reflects the natural world. Guided by the quiet rhythm of Sashiko's running stitches known as "little stabs" 刺し子, this traditional Japanese hand-stitching technique offers a moment of focus, stillness, beauty and connection to craft. It is an Introductory small project workshop situable for beginners with/without sewing experience as participants choose to hand stitch either a coaster or a brooch. Join us for an afternoon of mindful sewing, and leave with a crafted piece that reflects both tradition and tranquility.

1 Sessions (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

Sashiko 刺し子, meaning "little stabs" in Japanese, began centuries ago as a practical way for farmers and fishermen to repair and strengthen clothing and household textiles. Using simple running stitches, they created gemetric patterns over worn areas, giving fabric a new life and supporting sustainable living. Overtime, Sashiko evolved into a cherished art form that reflects Japanese values of simplicity, harmony and respect for nature. Today, its motifs are widely used in crafts and textiles, adding strength abd a unique aesthetic touch. In this Basic Beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn the calm, meditative rhythm of Sashiko handstitching. Along the way, they will practice patience, precision and mindful stitching while embracing the beauty of small imperfections. The workshop welcomes participants with/without sewing experience. Participants will learn both decorative Sashiko stitches on a Hitomezashi motif and practical Boro repair techniques for sustainable use.

1 Sessions (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

Sashiko 刺し子, meaning "little stabs" in Japanese, began centuries ago as a practical way for farmers and fishermen to repair and strengthen clothing and household textiles. Using simple running stitches, they created gemetric patterns over worn areas, giving fabric a new life and supporting sustainable living. Overtime, Sashiko evolved into a cherished art form that reflects Japanese values of simplicity, harmony and respect for nature. Today, its motifs are widely used in crafts and textiles, adding strength abd a unique aesthetic touch. In this Basic Beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn the calm, meditative rhythm of Sashiko handstitching. Along the way, they will practice patience, precision and mindful stitching while embracing the beauty of small imperfections. The workshop welcomes participants with/without sewing experience. Participants will learn both decorative Sashiko stitches on a Hitomezashi motif and practical Boro repair techniques for sustainable use.

1 Sessions (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

We are excited to prepare an unforgettable Artistic Indigo Shibori Dye Silk Scarves Workshop! The traditional fabric resists dyeing technique with thousands-year history is called ‘Shibori’ in Japan, and named ‘绞缬’ in China. The needles are threaded on the fabric with painted guidelines, and the thread is finally tightened to achieve the patterns. With a rustic charm, vibrant color and exclusive pattern, you will get two natural indigo dyed daily-wear silk scarves (55cm*55cm & 68cm*68cm) and a tie dye scrunchie after this workshop. You can practice and explore your own unique shibori motifs. Let's make a unique gift for you or your loved ones.

1 Session (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

Join us for a natural plant paste dye & sew pouch workshop! In this hands-on session, participants will explore the art of plant-based dyeing, creating their own pouch with beautiful natural colors extracted from leaves, fruits roots or stems of plants materials. You will begin by choosing from a variety of stencil designs and natural pigments to create unique patterns on plain white fabric. Once your fabric design is complete, it will be carefully crafted into a functional pouch. To add an extra touch of creativity, you may also choose to finish your piece with an optional layer of natural indigo over-dyeing. This immersive workshop combines design, craftsmanship, and sustainability, offering every participant a meaningful keepsake to take home.

1 Session (2.5 hours/session) | Total of 2.5 hours

Want‬ to‬ break the rules‬ when‬ using‬ a‬ sewing‬ machine?‬ Are‬ you‬ longing‬ to‬ sew‬ something‬ other‬ than a straight line?‬ Then‬ Free‬ Motion‬ Embroidery‬ (FME)‬ is‬ for‬ you!‬

Pre-Requisite: Participants must know how to operate a sewing machine.

1 Session (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

Create your own “painting” with free motion embroidery (FME) on the sewing machine‬ ‭ and using dissolvable fabric. This is a workshop where you can unleash your‬ ‭ creativity and learn under the careful guidance of Agy!‬ ‭

Pre-Requisite: ‭Participants must know the basics of free motion embroidery.‬

1 Session (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

Interested in exploring digital illustration for womenswear? This session will introduce the basic functions and tools of the Procreate drawing app relevant to fashion illustration. You will draw an outfit using a straight pose figure and try basic colouring/rendering.

This class is suitable for beginners.

1 Session (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

Interested in exploring hand-drawn fashion illustration? In this introductory session, you will learn to draw a basic fashion figure and simple outfit(s). If time permits, you will try basic rendering using colour pencils and/or copic markers.

This class is suitable for beginners.

1 Session (2.5 hours/session) | Total of 2.5 hours

Never crocheted before? Want to learn basic techniques to start crocheting any beginner project? This is the workshop for you!

This class is suitable for beginners.

1 Session (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

Deep dive into amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting plushies. This is a Level 2 course, so you should have already taken the Fundamentals of Crochet (Level 1) course, or have some prior knowledge on basic crochet stitches (single crochet).

Pre-Requisite: Attended Fundamentals of Crochet (Level 1) OR already had some crochet experience (know how to single crochet).

1 Session (2.5 hours/session) | Total of 2.5 hours

Sew a little kitty to call your own! Learn basic plush toy sewing techniques through the making of this mini cat brooch. Simple embroidery stitches will also be taught to create the facial expression for your cat.

This class is suitable for beginners.

1 Session (3 hours/session) | Total of 3 hours

Create your own masterpieces based on our designs inspired by local birds in Singapore. Designs will be provided during the session and as a take-home pattern sheet for further explorations beyond the workshop.

Pre-Requisite: Participants must have done hand-sewing before.