Learn the art of Boro, a Japanese mending technique, in this practical workshop.Using scrap material and special stitching methods, learn how to repair clothes with beautiful results.Discover the history and origins of Boro and draw from examples of vintage Boro textiles, collected in Japan by the tutor.Participants are taught how to repair a garment using scrap fabric and how to use sashiko stitching to enhance and strengthen textiles. Applique and reverse applique techniques are also taught.

This class is suitable for complete beginners.