August 13 - 14, 2022
Basics of Hand Sewing, Mending and Alterations: Weekend Workshop
Berkeley Art Studio • 2495 Bancroft Way MLK Jr. Building ASUC Student Union Berkeley, CA 94720 Organized by Berkeley Art Studio $25 instant refund on this event with gift card.
This event has ended.
About this event
In this 2-day weekend workshop you will review basic hand sewing and garment construction (and deconstruction) techniques through a combination of lecture, demonstrations, hands-on activities and a field trip to local thrift stores nearby. By the end of this class students will learn basic hand sewing techniques for mending, alterations and garment customization. These skills will help you extend the life of your favorite garments, alter them to fit better, or customize/repurpose items according to your own design. Materials: Students’ own garments (Instructor will bring a few sample items to share) 1 pair of cotton pants or shorts with pockets 1 cotton shirt (woven or denim, not knit/t-shirt) Fabric or patches (optional)
Age and Gender
Ages 18-100
Location
Berkeley Art Studio
2495 Bancroft Way MLK Jr. Building ASUC Student Union Berkeley, CA 94720