"Nuitsugi" Mending Workshop

The International Folk Art Market's mission is to create economic opportunities for folk artists worldwide who celebrate and preserve folk art traditions. The market envisions a world that values the dignity and humanity of handmade items, honors timeless cultural traditions, and supports artisans as entrepreneurs and catalysts for positive social change.

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Join Maki Aizawa of Amu | weaving together arts, cultures, and communities for a Nuitsugi Mending Workshop.

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IFAM provides in-person lectures, workshops, and pop-ups year round in Santa Fe, NM. These lectures and pop-ups are free and open to the public, our workshops charge a nominal fee to provide materials and compensate the artists.

Through this “Nuitsugi” class, you will explore various mending techniques in the kimono-making process with Maki Aizawa. The sewing techniques are very functional and practical, yet by using the techniques of kimono making, they can be applied to delicate fabrics such as silk, fine thin cotton, and linen. Bring an item of clothing or a cotton tote bag to practice these techniques on. “Nui” means to sew, and “tsugi” means to connect. Let’s create something beautiful together!All levels are welcome. Maki will provide Japanese patching fabric. P﻿lease bring a materials fee of $25 to be paid directly to the instructor.Materials:<ul><li>Needles (We will use a specific needle suitable for kimono-making)</li><li>Thread (Silk and Cotton)</li><li>Pins </li><li>Scissors </li><li>Thimble </li><li>Needle threaders</li><li>Scrap fabric for patches</li><li>A project to mend (such as denim/cotton/silk pants, dress and shirt, hat or bag)</li></ul>

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