This is the first major museum exhibition to be shown in the UK about Japanese Sashiko Textiles. Sashiko is a subject that will be new to many people. Although sashiko is now popular in the contemporary craft world, this exhibition concentrates on the customs and lives of the people who made and wore these clothes out of necessity.
The exhibition at York marks the beginning of a national tour. After York, this exhibition will go on tour to other venues including the Collins Gallery, Glasgow and Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery.
Japanese Sashiko Textiles - York Art Gallery
Saturday 31 July
10.30am to 4.30pm
Plymouth Gallery
Come along to our Japanese-themed day as we mark the opening of the ‘Japanese Sashiko Textiles’ exhibition. The day will include some simple craft activities and trails plus free storytelling and music sessions at 1.30pm and 2.30pm. Admission is free. Drop in for as little or as long as you like.
Free
Thursday 5 August
10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.40pm)
All free admission with no need to book in advance. Drop in for as little or as long as you like but please be prepared to wait a short while if we’re busy.
Try your hand at the ancient art of origami and make your favourite flowers and animals.
Thursday 12 August
10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.40pm)
All free admission with no need to book in advance. Drop in for as little or as long as you like but please be prepared to wait a short while if we’re busy.
Use some Asian influences to make traditional Japanese kokeshi dolls and origami samurai hats from paper.
Thursday 19 August
10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.40pm)
All free admission with no need to book in advance. Drop in for as little or as long as you like but please be prepared to wait a short while if we’re busy.
Make some traditional Japanese koi fish to brighten up your day!
Thursday 26 August
10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.40pm)
All free admission with no need to book in advance. Drop in for as little or as long as you like but please be prepared to wait a short while if we’re busy.
Listen to stories while you use paper and fabric to fashion some Oriental-inspired patterns.
Saturday 18 September
10.30am to 4.30pm
with a Private View from 5pm to 7pm
Hear talks by Michele Walker, Sarah E. Braddock Clarke, Lesley Millar and Janet Stoyel at this one-day event, chaired by Cleo Witt from the Holburne Museum of Art.
£40 per person.
For a booking form email your contact details to museum@plymouth.gov.uk for the attention of Marketing and Audience Development, or call 01752 304774.
Wednesday 4 August
10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.40pm)
All free admission with no need to book in advance. Drop in for as little or as long as you like but please be prepared to wait a short while if we’re busy.
Take your lead from our major ‘Japanese Sashiko Textiles’ exhibition and produce your own Japanese fan. If the weather is hot it will cool you down. If the sun isn’t shining it will cheer you up!
Saturday 7 August
10.30am to 3.30pm
Booking deadline: 29 July
In connection with the ‘Japanese Sashiko Textiles’ exhibition, experiment with the Shibori method of dyeing cloth by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, or compressing it. Learn simple Shibori techniques and create samples for use in future textile projects. Session suitable for anyone aged 16 and up. Advance booking and payment essential.
£25 per person. Call 01752 304774
Wednesday 18 August
10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.40pm)
All free admission with no need to book in advance. Drop in for as little or as long as you like but please be prepared to wait a short while if we’re busy.
Create your own bookmarks in the shape of samurai swords and Japanese kimonos.
Wednesday 25 August
10.30am to 1pm (last entries at 12.40pm)
All free admission with no need to book in advance. Drop in for as little or as long as you like but please be prepared to wait a short while if we’re busy.
Produce a peaceful picture of a Zen garden. Why not have a go at creating one in our Learning Centre where we’ll have trays of sand and pebbles?
Saturday 11 September
11am, 1.30pm and 3pm
Join us for national Heritage Open Days and a chance to have some more Japanese-themed fun. Have a go at haiku, get creative with colourings and transform yourself into a Samurai with our sword and helmet-making activity. Admission is free but advance booking is essential on 01752 304774.
Saturday 25 September
10.30am to 3.30pm
Booking deadline: 16 September
Kasane and Tsungi are ways of re-using leftover fabric that would otherwise have gone to waste. Explore the ‘Japanese Sashiko Textiles’ exhibition on its final day and use pattern and design to create your own Kasane. You will need to bring your own sewing machine, a selection of machine threads and an extension lead for this workshop. Session suitable for anyone aged 16 and up. Advance booking and payment essential
£25 per person. Call 01752 304774.