Hello Friends of Center for People and Craft!

Thank you so much for signing up for Sashiko - Traditional Japanese Embroidery with Akiko Ostlund! We’re looking forward to learning with you.

Below are the course details, and please pay particular attention to the Location and Parking sections.

Note from the Instructor:

Looking forward to seeing you! If you have any questions, you can reach me at akikoostlund1@gmail.com

When
3 Saturdays, September 26, October 3 and 10: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Arrival
Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early so you can park and settle in before class starts.

Materials Fee

$10 (paid to the instructor)

What to Bring
Bring something you need mending on the third day! (I will remind you during the class)

What to expect
You will learn the history of Sashiko, basic running stitches and some traditional Sashiko patterns and what they symbolize. We will also learn visible mending using Sashiko technique.

But most importantly, you will have a lovely time meeting some people who have similar interests. And maybe you will get to know them while trying some new stitching, drinking coffee, eating snacks, listening to music, and mending some clothes of yours or your loved ones.

Food
Feel welcome to bring a meal or snack. A microwave and toaster oven are available as well as a tea and coffee.

Waiver
All participants must sign a waiver prior to the beginning of class. For those under 18, the waiver must be completed by a parent/guardian. You may download the waiver, print, and sign ahead of time–or just show up and sign at the start of class.

Location, Directions + Accessibility
CENTER FOR PEOPLE AND CRAFT (519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403) is located in Loring Park across the street from the Walker Art Center, facing Hennepin Avenue. Finding us on your first visit can be a little tricky, so please read details ahead of time.

We are located in a low stone building to the south of St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral. (We rent our space from the Cathedral but are a separate entity.) We can be accessed by two different doors.

"Front" / Accessible Parking and Entrance: Our front entrance is located to the right (south) of St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral and directly across Hennepin Ave from the Walker Art Center in a low stone building with a concrete ramp. We have around 10 accessible parking spaces here that can be accessed while driving north on Hennepin only--pull into the red "bus only" lane and turn right into the pullout just before St Mark's Cathedral near the playground. Go up the concrete ramp and ring the doorbell attached to the plywood CPC sign.

"Back" / Main Parking and Entrance: On the opposite side of the building, at the back left of the Cathedral's large parking lot, we share a lower level red door with Los Pequenos childcare. Park anywhere in the lot--it's free for CPC participants. Then ring the CPC doorbell at the red door. Please note that this entrance requires that you climb a flight of stairs.

Questions or access needs? Send us a message at info@peopleandcraft.org.

Cancellation Policy: CPC can provide refunds up to two weeks before the class start date (minus a $20 processing fee). Within two weeks, refunds aren’t guaranteed but may be considered.

Sashiko - Traditional Japanese Embroidery Sept 2026