Join us for an evening of sashiko with Japanese textile artist and designer Keiko Oboshi, featured in TAUKO Magazine Issue No.21: Redesign.

Sashiko began as a practical technique for reinforcing and repairing worn textiles in Japan. Over generations, simple running stitches developed into beautiful geometric patterns. Today, sashiko offers a creative way to mend, decorate and transform the clothes and textiles we already own.

During the workshop, Keiko will introduce the foundations of sashiko, from traditional patterns to the rhythm and structure of the stitches. You'll learn how to apply the technique to your own project, whether you're repairing a favourite pair of jeans or adding something beautiful to an existing garment.

For Keiko, stitching is a form of drawing – one made with thread instead of ink. Her approach combines Japanese craft traditions with contemporary textile art, exploring repetition, geometry and the meditative pleasure of making by hand.

The evening is hosted by Mila Moisio, editor-in-chief and co-founder of TAUKO Magazine, bringing people together to stitch, share ideas and enjoy making in good company.

No previous sashiko experience is needed.

Join us in Kreuzberg · €75

Spend up to four hours stitching, learning and sharing a meal with us in a small group of 6–10 participants.

Your ticket includes:

• A copy of TAUKO Magazine Issue No.21: Redesign

• Sashiko needles, threads and materials for practising

• Teaching and guidance from Keiko Oboshi

• Support with your individual mending or decorative stitching project

• Non Fish Soup – a delicious vegan variation of the famous Finnish fish soup

• Small snacks and warm drinks

• An evening of making and conversation hosted by Mila from TAUKO

Date: Friday, 27 November 2026
Time: 5–9 pm (UTC+2)
Location: Kreuzberg, Berlin
Language: German & English (+Japanese & Finnish)
Price: €75

Flexible arrival and departure: You are welcome to arrive later or leave earlier. Four hours is the maximum workshop duration, so stay for as long as works for you.

Stitch with us from wherever you are

Can't join us in Berlin? The workshop will also be streamed live, allowing you to follow Keiko's demonstrations and stitch alongside us from home.

Before the workshop, you'll receive information about the materials you'll need and the recipe for our vegan Non Fish Soup, so you can prepare yourself a bowl and join our table from wherever you are.

We want to make the workshop accessible to as many people as possible. That's why online participation is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis, starting at €0.

Choose your level of support:

€0 · Join for free
Everyone is welcome, regardless of their financial situation.

€10 · Join us
A small contribution to support the workshop.

€20 · Standard support
Help us pay the people making this workshop possible.

€35 · Extra support
Help us keep the workshop accessible to everyone.

€50 · Support it forward
Make an additional contribution towards independent creative work and accessible community events.

Every ticket gives you exactly the same live workshop experience. Choose the amount that feels right for you.

Online participation does not include TAUKO Magazine or physical materials. Please prepare your own textile, needle and thread before joining.

Bring something to repair, transform or decorate

This workshop is an invitation to work with something you already own.

Bring a pair of old jeans that needs mending, a jacket you'd like to decorate, a worn garment that deserves another life, or simply a piece of fabric you would like to experiment with.

Denim and other woven fabrics are particularly suitable for sashiko.

Joining in Berlin? We'll provide sashiko needles, threads and materials for practising. Just bring your own garment or textile.

Joining online? Prepare your garment or textile, a suitable hand-sewing needle, thread and scissors. You'll receive a preparation guide before the workshop.

You don't need to have a finished project in mind. Keiko will help you explore the possibilities and get started.

Beginners are warmly welcome!

Booking and practical information

Date: Friday, 27 November 2026

Time: 5–9 pm (Central European Time, Berlin, UTC+2)

Location: Kreuzberg, Berlin + live online

Language: German & English (+ Japanese & Finnish)

In-person tickets: €75, maximum 10 participants. The workshop requires a minimum of 6 in-person participants.

If fewer than six participants have booked, the in-person and online workshop will be cancelled and all affected bookings will be fully refunded.

Online tickets: €10 / €20 / €35 / €50. All online tickets include access to the same live workshop, without physical materials or a magazine.

Online participants will receive joining instructions and a materials preparation guide before the event.

For questions, please contact magazine@taukodesign.fi.