August 05 - 19, 2025
Japanese Embroidery: Kogin-zashi
Newark Arts Alliance • 207 Louviers Dr. Newark, DE 19711 Organized by Newark Arts AllianceAbout this event
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3 Tuesdays, August 5 - 19, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Japanese Embroidery: Kogin-zashi Taught by Courtney Christensen, 15+ $71 Members / $78 Non-member Originating in Northern Japan, kogin-zashi is a form of traditional embroidery. Though once used to reinforce thin garments in one of the snowiest regions of the world, kogin is now a decorative art form adorning kimonos, tapestries, and everyday household items. This three week workshop introduces beginner and advanced fiber artists alike to the beautiful, meditative art of kogin-zashi. The beginning of each session will focus briefly on the historical and modern applications of this art before delving into the hands-on techniques and processes. Throughout the workshop, students will embroider multiple pieces following traditional patterns, or using said patterns as inspiration to create their own. Pieces will include a bookmark, coaster set, and mini tapestry for students to take home at the end of the workshop. Students will provide magnifying lenses, work lights, compression gloves, or any other personal tools that help the student embroider comfortably. All project materials are provided in class. If students have particular colors of fabric or floss they'd like to use, they are welcome to bring it in. We will be using an 18 ct. even-weave fabric and six strand cotton embroidery floss. The Newark Arts Alliance will retain a $5 cancellation fee if a student withdraws from a class. Courtney grew up in the mountains of northern Utah and found a love of arts and crafts at an early age. After receiving an Anthropology B.A. at Utah State University, she spent three years in Japan, where she had the chance to study traditional folk arts such as kogin-zashi in the Japanese countryside. Besides embroidery, Courtney spends her time writing, painting, and creating cyanotype and anthotype prints. Her work was featured in the Cache Center for the Arts Gallery Walk in Fall 2024.
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Ages 15-99
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