Boro (more accurately ‘Boro boro’), meaning ‘rags or tatters’ is the art of repairing fabric using scraps and stitching. Boro was used out of necessity in Japan to prolong the life of clothes and bedding due to poverty and the scarcity of textiles. They are now highly prized in Japan. Your tutor is Kay Davis, Coreset resident textile artist and costume maker, who takes her inspiration from Japanese textiles disciplines including sashiko, boro and shibori.
Book your place using the eventbrite link for Coresetuk.
In this class you will:
Hear a brief history and origins of Boro
Learn to repair a garment using scraps, both modern and vintage
Learn to use sashiko stitching to enhance your work
Practice using visible repair to enhance and strengthen textiles
Applique /reverse applique and decorative stitching techniques will be demonstrated
Learn a variety of types of Japanese stitches
We recommend you bring an item of clothing you wish to repair although fabric and threads are provided should you wish to just practice or start on a piece of your very own boro.
Class Size: Max 10 students
Time: 10am - 4pm
Where: The class will take place in Coreset's Common Room which is on the groundfloor. Coreset and its resident artists will help you to feel relaxed and inspired as you learn. We purposefully keep class sizes small to ensure a quality experience and plenty of guidance time with Kay.
Please bring: An item of clothing (jeans, linen or cotton items would be suitable) you wish to repair, although fabric and threads are provided should you wish to just practice or start on a piece of your very own boro.
Includes all other materials. Packs of materials will also be available to purchase on the day in addition to the class should you wish to continue your practice at home.
Please note: You will be provided with drinks and cakes. You are welcome to bring a water bottle and will need to bring your own lunch.
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