Boro Repair workshop, 5 July

Book your place using eventbrite here. Saturday 5 July

10am until 4pm Boro (more accurately ‘Boro boro’), meaning ‘rags or tatters’ is the art of repairing fabric using scraps and stitching. Boro was used out of necessity in Japan to prolong the life of clothes and bedding due to poverty and the scarcity of textiles. They are now highly prized in Japan. Your tutor is Kay Davis, Coreset resident textile artist and costume maker, who takes her inspiration from Japanese textiles disciplines including sashiko, boro and shibori.

In this class you will:

• Hear a brief history and origins of Boro

• Learn to repair a garment using scraps, both modern and vintage

• Learn to use sashiko stitching to enhance your work

• Practice using visible repair to enhance and strengthen textiles

• Applique /reverse applique and decorative stitching techniques will be demonstrated

• Learn a variety of types of Japanese stitches

We recommend you bring an item of clothing you wish to repair although fabric and threads are provided should you wish to just practice or start on a piece of your very own boro.

Class Size: Max 10 students

Time: 10am - 4pm

Where: The class will take place in Coreset's Common Room which is on the groundfloor. Coreset and its resident artists will help you to feel relaxed and inspired as you learn. We purposefully keep class sizes small to ensure a quality experience and plenty of guidance time with Kay.

Please bring: An item of clothing (jeans, linen or cotton items would be suitable) you wish to repair, although fabric and threads are provided should you wish to just practice or start on a piece of your very own boro.

Includes all other materials. Packs of materials will also be available to purchase on the day in addition to the class should you wish to continue your practice at home.

Please note: You will be provided with drinks and cakes. You are welcome to bring a water bottle and please bring your own lunch.

See our website and eventbrite for any terms & conditions.