Bring your own project(s) you'd like to mend. We'll provide needles, thread, and fabric scraps for you to use, or you can bring your own. Sliding scale of $10-20.
FEATURED MUSICIANS:
Isaac Helsen: is a Detroit-based sound artist & experimental music producer blending field recordings, electronics, and manipulated sound samples to build immersive and unpredictable soundscapes. www.lowversions.com
Salar Ansari: is a Detroit-based artist whose music can be described as "a quiet cat purring in the corner of a room." @passedoutonapersianrug
MENDING: You'll learn the basics of hand sewing, embroidery, darning, patching & some artful techniques to develop your own unique mending style. This is primarily a hand-sewing event/class. Check our website for other sewing-related classes/events.
Light refreshments are available and live ambient music sets a tone for a relaxing evening, mending in community.
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If you'd like to volunteer to be a "sewing helper" at this event, please email thesarahmark@gmail.com and you can get a reduced admission fee. Neighborhood Art School is a place where we all learn from one another and believe everyone has something to teach and to learn.
PHOTO CONSENT: Photography & video may be taken during the programs. The images may be used as documentation & for marketing purposes. If you would not like to be filmed or photographed please let the facilitator know on the event day.