Start the new year sustainably by learning the art of visible mending! Preserve a favorite well-worn textile with creative and decorative techniques in this beginner workshop.
Start your New Year sustainably with this beginner workshop!
Join Catherine Karp of CK Revive and learn the art of visible mending of textiles! Do you have a hole in your jeans or frayed cuffs on your comfy old shirt? Did you buy or inherit a textile that needs repair? Catherine Karp will teach techniques to add personal touches that prolong the life of your clothing and other textiles. Learn how you can use embroidery, patching, and darning techniques to turn your damaged clothes and textiles into unique works of art in this hands-on workshop.
Participants will learn about materials and methods for mending that will repair and give a creative and unique look to damaged or well-loved items. Patching with running or cleanly whip stitched edges will be demonstrated. Reinforcing from above and below will also be taught. Many options for thread, stitching, and decorative finishing will be covered, as time allows.
Please bring a few items with you, as you may decide what to work on during the workshop. All materials will be supplied but you are welcome to bring your own scissors, needles, threads, and fabric scraps with you. Participants can also bring their own textiles and mend them on the spot! (This workshop will last 3 hours. Light snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!)
Free of charge. Class size is limited so that all participants can get personal attention. This workshop is best for teens through seniors.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
EVENT TYPE: | In-Person Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Classes & Workshops |
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To ask questions about accessibility or request accommodations, please contact the library at rdgadmin@noblenet.org.
