sashiko club
6 Saturdays | November 15, 2025- April 18, 2026 | 10am-12pm
Ancient Japanese mending meets modern mindfulness—your hands, your pace, your peace.Hand-stitch alongside friends, learn authentic techniques with Mr. Blake Brenneman, and finish with a flourish at our April showcase.
Your Stitching Journey.....
A simple story arc
Your Zen Kit..... (yes, included if doing the full journey)
• Personalized embroidered pouch (your stitching sanctuary)
• Handmade needle minder (keeps your tools close)
• 8-count sashiko needles (perfectly weighted for flow)
• Needle threader (because life's too short for squinting)
November 15
"The Sampler Path"
+Foundations of Sashiko
December 13
"Threads of Joy"
+ Ornaments of the Season
January 17
"Slow-stitched Squares"
+ stitched squares of intentions
February 21
"Apron Odyssey" - PART I
March 21
"Apron Odyssey" - PART II
April 18
"Apron Odyssey" - PART III
+ Finale and Showcase
IMPORTANT: Payment plans are binding 6-session commitments. Zen Kit only included with "Pay in Full" option. No refunds after Oct 1st. Failed payments incur $5 fee. Students provide own materials. Full terms apply.
Sashiko Club - FULL Journey
275
Your full 6-month journey of mindful making, complete and simple.
Valid for 6 months
Sashiko Plan - Journey Steps
49
Every month
+$5 Set-up Fee
Same transformative journey with the ease of monthly payments—one less thing to think about. *NO "zen kit" included.
Valid for 6 months
Sashiko One-Time Pass
85
One perfect session to discover your sashiko soul—November sampler only, credits toward Full Journey if you continue.
Valid for one month
Choose your path
Find one that works for you
Mr. Blake Brenneman
Blake brings a unique perspective to sashiko, blending traditional Japanese mending techniques with stories gathered from a lifetime of creative exploration. Based in the greater Washington, DC area, he's a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in bookbinding, papermaking, and sashiko work.
His approach to sashiko goes beyond simple repair—each piece becomes a meditation on resilience, transformation, and the beauty found in making things whole again. Drawing from his background in art history and years of collecting techniques from artisans worldwide, Blake creates sashiko pieces that honor the craft's heritage while speaking to contemporary sensibilities.
When he's not stitching, you might find Blake binding books by hand, making paper from scratch, or sharing stories from his travels. His work reflects a deep appreciation for traditional crafts and the belief that the most meaningful art serves a purpose in daily life.
Blake's sashiko pieces are functional art—utilitarian objects that carry both history and hope in every careful stitch.
