Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

About Me

A course by Kate Ward , Embroidery designer, artist, and educator

Embroidery designer, artist, and educator. Truro, Canada.
Joined March 2024
100% positive reviews (52)
3,579 students
Audio: English, Spanish
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

About the video: About Me

Overview

“In this lesson, I will introduce myself and share how I was drawn to Sashiko stitching. You'll learn about my journey and the key influences that have shaped my artistic path. Discover the personal and professional experiences that led me to embrace this art form.”

In this video lesson Kate Ward addresses the topic: About Me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery. Learn the traditional Japanese technique of sashiko embroidery and create sustainable garments with Kate Ward.

Partial transcription of the video

“Hello everyone and welcome to our journey into the world of sashiko. I'm Kate Ward and I'll be your guide as we explore this beautiful meditative art of sashiko stitching. My path to becoming a sashiko artist is woven throughout my life story, much like the intricate stitches of the craft we're about to dive into. Growing up in Australia, creative was as natural to me as breathing. I was lucky to be surrounded by a family who cherished the art of textiles. From a young age, I watched my mother and grandmother bring fabrics to life, their hands deftly knitting and sewing. It was this early e...”

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Course summary for: Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (52)
  • 3579 students
  • 5 units
  • 20 lessons (4h 21m)
  • 9 downloads
  • Category

    Craft, Wellness
  • Areas

    Arts & Crafts, Embroidery, Meditation, Mindfulness, Upcycling

Kate Ward

Kate Ward
A course by Kate Ward

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Embroidery designer, artist, and educator

Kate Ward is an interdisciplinary artist and educator with a deep passion for textile arts and sustainability. Focusing on sashiko, Kate has dedicated her career to exploring and teaching this traditional Japanese technique. She has collaborated with various brands and has showcased her art on multiple platforms and international events.

Kate studied at Kyoto Seika University in Japan, where she discovered sashiko and was captivated by its elegance and simplicity. Her work combines art, culture, and sustainability, promoting a more conscious lifestyle through stitching.


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Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery. Craft, and Wellness course by Kate Ward

Upcycling with Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery

A course by Kate Ward
Embroidery designer, artist, and educator. Truro, Canada.
Joined March 2024
  • 100% positive reviews (52)
  • 3,579 students