In this workshop by specialist Selina Ben, you learn more about Visible mending. In this 3.5-hour session, you will stitch together with textile artist Selina Ben to explore the beauty of Japanese embroidery technique Sashiko and its application on denim mending. You’ll be working with your hands and simple tools. The class is beginner friendly, so you don’t need any hand stitching or embroidery experience to join. At the end of the class, you will gain the fundamental skills to mend your beloved pair of jeans to make it last longer and let it become your artistic expression. Selina Ben is a textile artist and mender based in Amsterdam with a professional background in textile product development. She is inspired by historical textiles around the world and works with pre-used fabrics. Selina believes stitching by hand is the best form of meditation. With her practice, she hopes to preserve disappearing techniques, honor unknown makers and their cultural heritage. Selina’s practice can be found at Instagram @selinaam05

Duration 3,5 hours, cost € 85. Minimum 8 and max 10 participants. materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. The workshop will be in English. Reservation through info@dekatoendrukkerij.nl

Selina Ben will also teach a workshop Sashiko embroidery on the 30st of June between 13.30-17.00 o clock.