Sashiko & Beyond - The Graceful Art of Japanese Hand Stitching
2025-03-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Latimer Quilt & Textile Center, 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, OR, United States
Instructor: Helene Knott
Date: March 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (6 Hours)
Class Size: Max of 12
Location: 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, Tillamook, OR 97141
Price: $85.00 (Latimer Member); $95.00 (Non-Member)(Prices include the kit materials)
Sashiko & Beyond – The Graceful Art of Japanese Hand Stitching
Sashiko is a classic form of Japanese needlework dating back to antiquity. Superficially, it resembles quilting but the thread is coarser and the stitches larger. The resulting work is rustic and often utilitarian and so it is considered more of a country or folk art in Japan than a formal one. There are a wide variety of classical Sashiko designs but the stitching method can be applied to patterns and designs far beyond the traditional Japanese patterns. In the class, you will learn the basics of Sashiko while stitching a small mat, mug rug; or you may opt to start on a larger, more complex project if you wish. Put an extra layer of cloth under the stitching and now you have Boro – the art of Japanese mending. Also called ‘Visible Mending’ in the fiber arts community, this rustic patching technique has gained popularity both as a utilitarian craft and a decorative art as well. The class will include a lesson on this method and students are encouraged to bring a piece of stained or damaged clothing to patch if they wish on a garment that needs patching.

Mediation Certification - No-Cost to Tillamook County Community Members
2025-03-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-03 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-15 09:00 - 16:30 and 4 more dates
Tillamook Office of Mediation (TOM), the county’s new nonprofit conflict resolution center, has two spots remaining in their Basic Mediation Training certificate course being offered at no-cost to community members.
Please join us by contacting: info@tillamookmediation.org

Tuesday Stitchers
2025-03-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR 97135, OR, United States
Come and be a part of a community of people who love to make things for others, and in turn make friends within the group. All levels are welcome.
Join us at the Kiawanda Community Center on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 3 PM in the Great Hall.
First Monday every month from 4 to 9 PM.
Call (503) 965-7900 for more details | $6 admission

Class: Branch Weaving
2025-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Latimer Quilt & Textile Center, 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, OR, United States
Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date: March 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2 Hours)
Class Size: Max of 8
Location: 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, Tillamook, OR 97141
Price: $55.00 (Latimer Member); $60.00 (Non-Member)
Materials: A requirement list will be provided 2 weeks prior to class following sign up .
What you’ll learn: Branch weaving can be simple or complex depending on how much work you want to put into it. Once you warp your branch, you can become as creative as you want with the weft. Warp and weft are the two basic components used in weaving to turn thread or yarn into fabric. The lengthwise or longitudinal warp yarns are held stationary in tension on a frame or loom or branch while the transverse weft (sometimes woof) is drawn through and inserted over and under the warp.
To sign up call, email or stop in Latimer Quilt & Textile Center to reserve your spot. (503-842-8622 | latimer2105@gmail.com)

Class: Needle Felting
2025-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Latimer Quilt & Textile, 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, OR, United States
Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date: March 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (2 Hours)
Class Size: Max of 8
Location: 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, Tillamook, OR 97141
Price: $55.00 (Latimer Member); $60.00 (Non-Member)
Materials: Instructor will provide materials and roving.What you’ll learn: Needle felting is the art of matting wool fibers together using a special needle with notches cut out of it to create felt. You will learn the types and size of needles to use, the different roving suitable for needle felting and you will create a felted piece of your choosing.
To sign up call, email or stop in Latimer Quilt & Textile Center to reserve your spot. (503-842-8622 | latimer2105@gmail.com)

Crafternoon at Tillamook Library
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd Street Tillamook Oregon 97141
afts for all ages on a specific theme each month. Space is limited to 12 adult and 12 children participants.
Themes:
March 22nd: Garden
April 12th: Moms
May 10th: Fun Stuff
