Upcoming Classes at Latimer

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Sashi-Boro

Instructor: Helene Knott
Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Length: 5 hours.
Cost - $55.00 (Member), $60.00 (Non-Member)
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Sashi-Boro
This is a blending of cultural needlework techniques – a little bit of Sashiko, and a little bit of Boro.  Sashiko is a traditional Japanese hand-stitching technique that creates motifs and all-over patterns with bold, visible stitches. Boro is a distant cousin – a rustic technique for repairing and extending the usefulness of utilitarian textiles. In this class, students will start by stitching one or more small Japanese Komon motifs of their choice with Sashiko, using a design sheet provided, and then collaging them as patches with other fabrics into a hand-stitched Boro sampler. The result is a small project that combines the elegant beauty of Sashiko with the primitive appeal of Boro. The project can be used as a decorative wall quilt, a table mat, or a runner.  
 
If you don't have patience for the precisely stitched Sashiko, come and play with just the Boro. If Boro is too rustic for your taste, you are welcome to come indulge in some pure Sashiko. Or do as I did and enjoy a little of both. There is no kit for this class, but I will bring plenty of interesting scraps for the Boro to share.

To sign up, call Latimer at 503-842-8622 or email us at latimer2105@gmail.com.
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Marvelous Molas by Hand or Machine

Instructor: Helene Knott
Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Length: 5 hours.
Cost - $55.00 (Member), $60.00 (Non-Member)
Supplies -  Click the button below for the supply list/requirements.

Molas are a decorative folk art appliqué practiced by the natives of the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama. In this technique, several brightly colored fabrics are layered, then cut away and reverse appliquéd, traditionally by hand, to create a design usually depicting Folk Art themes. A small Mola is called a ‘Molita’ and is made for the souvenir trade. Not everyone enjoys handwork, so I have developed a fast, easy, non-fused machine technique as an option for those who prefer to use a sewing machine to create these intricate designs. In this workshop, you can learn either method by making a small sample that can be turned into a small wall hanging or incorporated into a future garment or bag project. There will be a variety of tribal and folk art motifs to choose from, and kits will be available for those who would prefer not to assemble their own fabrics and threads.

To sign up, call Latimer at 503-842-8622 or email us at latimer2105@gmail.com.
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