In this Snippet Roll workshop, we’ll explore the quiet beauty of hand stitching as a slow, mindful practice. Using simple, intuitive stitches, sewing becomes a gentle way to pause, focus, and express yourself – one stitch at a time.
Each participant will work with a specially curated Snippet Roll kit. Every kit is unique, with fabrics, threads, and small details personally selected from the artist’s studio, encouraging curiosity, play, and hands-on experimentation.
This workshop is not about perfection, but about enjoying the rhythm of stitching, trusting your hands, and giving creativity the space to unfold naturally. A calm, welcoming environment to slow down, connect, and make something meaningful through mindful making.
Date
Saturday, August 30th, 2026
Time
10:00-2:00 pm ET
Location
Tatter Textile Library: 505 Carroll Street, #2B, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Cost
$200
Class Materials
All materials will be provided.
Our Teacher
Aitor Saraiba (Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 1983) lives and works in Madrid.
Aitor Saraiba is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans drawing, ceramics, textiles, painting, video, and photography. His imagery is emotionally charged and deeply personal, often rooted in autobiographical narratives. From a young age, Saraiba loved to draw and tell stories—passions that continue to inform his art today.
He holds a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Cuenca. His published works include El hijo del Legionario (2011), which won the Best Graphic Novel Award from IED in 2016, followed by Pajarillo (2012) and Nada más importa (2013). In later publications, such as Por el Olvido (2018) and Me encanta cuando tus garras acarician mi alma (2019)—the latter ranked among Spain’s top ten best-selling poetry books the week of its release—Saraiba began to shift from illustration to literature, emphasizing the power of the written word.
Since 2011, he has collaborated with the Centro Cerámico Talavera, producing over 50 ceramic works using the traditional Talavera style, which was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2019.
Saraiba’s ongoing exploration of form and material has led to Crisálidas, a series of textile sculptures resembling cocoons of varying sizes. These works showcase his sensitive approach to color and his skill in meticulous textile craft.
His work has been exhibited in numerous Spanish galleries, including Mad is Mad, Twin Gallery, Mutt, Galería Fúcares, and La Fresh Gallery. He has also participated in projects at institutions such as MUSAC (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León), the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, CA2M (Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo), and La Casa Encendida.
Currently, Saraiba is completing a PhD thesis on female psychic artists from the 19th and early 20th centuries. He is also involved in Sintonía Radiante, a research initiative exploring the intersections of art, magic, and science, as part of Matadero Madrid’s Estudios Críticos. In addition, he is finalizing production on his documentary El Círculo Mágico, which he wrote and directed.