Join us May 24, from 4-6 for an introduction to decorative patch making.
A garment with a handmade patch tells a story, reflects your personality, and is FUN TO MAKE! This art patch workshop will focus on developing skills and confidence around the art of hand stitching and applique, which is the process of layering textiles to create a visual image or pattern. Zero-waste artist Julie Woodard will demonstrate basic hand-sewing techniques, and share examples from her closet. Participants will go home with a handmade patch and the skills and the creative inspiration to continue extending the life of items in their wardrobe and around their home. Basic hand sewing experience is helpful, but not required.
A big part of Julie’s textile practice centers around repurposing items that belonged to her loved ones or were salvaged from interesting places. If you have any textiles from home that you’d like to integrate into your designs (ribbons, buttons, and beads work too!), please bring them along. We’ll share stories as we create.
