Workshop Dates: (2) Saturdays March 14 and 21, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 12:00 pm, Pacific Time, both days
Place: Virtual Live Workshop with Zoom
Sessions recorded, available for 30 days
Fee: $95.00, for total of 6 hours instruction
Open to all Domestic and International Students !!! Class size limited to 16 students for individualized attention
Special instructions: after you register, add me to your email contacts to receive all important workshop info.
April Sproule, aprilsp@sproulestudios.com
In 19th century Japan, textiles were a valued commodity. Japanese Boro Stitching originated as a way for people to extend the life of their worn-out textiles by repurposing them into things like floor coverings, clothing, and bed coverings. The worn fabrics scraps were held together using small stitches known as Boro Stitching. Now's the time to raid your stash of fabrics, papers, or scraps you’ve saved to use for “something special“. They will be perfect for this project.
In this mixed-media textile art workshop, we’ll explore the use of a variety of materials with a strong emphasis on composition. You’ll discover the value of building a consistent creative practice and the grounding rhythm that comes from working with fabric by hand. The simple act of guiding a needle through cloth becomes a meditative, joyful experience—one that deepens both skill and artistic connection.
All your stitching will be done by hand without an embroidery hoop.
Skill Level: Basic hand stitching skills, suitable for all skill levels.
You will make a small scroll or wall hanging, approximately 9” x 18”.
We will cover:
- Color and design options
- Workflow and construction techniques for hand piecing
- Finishing ideas for your scroll
- Creating a Design Board for your materials
You will learn:
- Hand embroidery without a hoop
- A variety of mending and decorative stitches
- How to add paper pieces to your work and hand stitch them
- Development of different patterns using basic stitches
You will receive:
- Student Supply List
- Student Handouts
- PDF of the Slideshow used in class
Closeup of Home: A Sense of Place, by April Sproule
