As I hinted before, I’ll be hosting a sashiko workshop on Saturday, August 25th at the Etsy Worldwide Craft Party! Email me at sakepuppets@gmail.com to reserve a spot or see below for more details.

It sounds like the event is shaping up to be a really fun night, so I hope you’ll join us. Etsy gatherings in Tokyo are always a great opportunity to meet other sellers, trade advice about our shops, and generally chat about craft life in Japan. I’ve met some wonderful people at past Etsy parties who have since become good friends, so I’m looking forward to this one as well.

This year’s Etsy Craft Party theme is “Wish you were here!” so we’re celebrating what makes summer unique in Japan — festivals! Etsy is sending craft supplies for lots of DIY activities, including a photo booth, laser-cut designs, a photo frame workshop, lots of food and cheap drinks. I hope to see you there! Click this link to RSVP — the more attendees, the more craft loot Etsy sends us! So please sign up!

Saké Puppets Sashiko Tissue Case Workshop

When: Saturday, August 25th 7-8 pm
Where: FabCafe in Shibuya  (Access map)
Cost: ￥2000 per person for workshop participants. Entry to the Etsy Craft Party is free and includes snacks, drinks available for ￥500 at the bar
The Project: Make your own sashiko tissue case! Together we’ll hand-sew a pocket tissue case and learn how to use sashiko embroidery to decorate it with fun and modern designs. Choose your favorite fabric, colors, patterns, and embellishments! The workshop will be held in English, but help in Japanese is available.

Space is limited so please email me at sakepuppets@gmail.com to sign up. Thanks! I hope to see you there!

開催日：2012年8月25日（土）
開催時間：19:00 〜 20:00
場所：FabCafe 渋谷（アクセス）
参加費 :１人￥2000 、Etsy Craft Party は無料、お酒と飲み物は￥500
作るもの：ポケットティッシュケース

いつもバッグの中に入れておくものだから、手作りのティッシュケースだと楽しいですね。

ワークショップでは刺し子作りなどを通じて、楽しく英語を勉強できます。ワークショップ = 手芸 ＋ 楽しい英語!

英語では難しければ、日本語のヘルプもあります。

ワークショップに参加をご希望の方は、以下のアドレスまでご連絡下さい。ご質問もお気軽にどうぞ。（英語・日本語どちらでも結構です）
連絡先：sakepuppets@gmail.com