Come for a casual craft session and chat with fellow JET Programme alumni!

Start the new year with a relaxed, hands-on Japanese craft session. Join JETAA UK online on Wednesday 6 January 2027 at 7:00pm for a beginner-friendly introduction to sashiko, the traditional Japanese running-stitch technique used to mend and reinforce fabric.

Sashiko began as a practical way to patch and strengthen worn cloth, and the geometric patterns it’s known for grew out of that repair work. We’ll cover the basic running stitch, how to lay out a pattern, and how to build up a simple piece you can keep working on at home.

We’ll post a free craft kit to everyone who signs up, with needles, thread and fabric included. Spaces are limited so everyone gets proper guidance.

Note: Free postage limited to UK addresses

Where: Online via Google Meet

Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Sign up with Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jetaa-northeast-sashiko-sewing-craft-pack-tickets-2004573348848