Flip It! with Make Shift Studios
Learn how to envision, plan and execute upcycling ANY item! Yes, we mean any!
This course meets 3 times per class session. Please check the Agenda below for the dates included in each session. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in that session. The title of the Agenda section will indicate which ticket to purchase for that session.
Instructors - Chris Flemming @make_shiftstudios
Make Shift Studios is a Cambridge-based creative studio that specializes in custom upcycled clothing, furniture, and found-material art. With such a wide variety of experience, they are experts in bringing new life to old, tired items. Follow them on instagram @make_shiftstudios to stay up to date on current projects. Just last month they hosted a fashion show titled “Left on Red” on the MBTA subway, showcasing an entire collection of upcycled fits in the wilds of the Boston transit system.
Class Description
Flip-it! Is a class designed to unlock the most potential in the items that surround you. Using an item of your choice, we’ll walk through all the steps of envisioning, planning, and executing an upcycling project. Small furniture, clothing, light fixtures, whatever you can think of- we can give it a good refresh. The options are endless- only limited by your own imagination. This class is designed to provide you with a workflow to properly assess and prepare.
Material Fee
There is no materials fee for this class. All materials will be provided by students based on consultation with the instructor.
Class Goals
- Understand material composition and construction
- Recognize and accurately assessing affordances
- Project-specific research
- Concept ideation and process planning
Students Should Bring
An item you have a upcyling vision for!
Sketching material (ipad, laptop, or pen and paper)
An open mind for possibilities and the motivation to make it happen!
Prerequisites
Students should have some familarity with Artisans Asylum's Facilities.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.
Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
Learn how to envision, plan and execute upcycling ANY item! Yes, we mean any!
This course meets 3 times per class session. Please check the Agenda below for the dates included in each session. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in that session. The title of the Agenda section will indicate which ticket to purchase for that session.
Instructors - Chris Flemming @make_shiftstudios
Make Shift Studios is a Cambridge-based creative studio that specializes in custom upcycled clothing, furniture, and found-material art. With such a wide variety of experience, they are experts in bringing new life to old, tired items. Follow them on instagram @make_shiftstudios to stay up to date on current projects. Just last month they hosted a fashion show titled “Left on Red” on the MBTA subway, showcasing an entire collection of upcycled fits in the wilds of the Boston transit system.
Class Description
Flip-it! Is a class designed to unlock the most potential in the items that surround you. Using an item of your choice, we’ll walk through all the steps of envisioning, planning, and executing an upcycling project. Small furniture, clothing, light fixtures, whatever you can think of- we can give it a good refresh. The options are endless- only limited by your own imagination. This class is designed to provide you with a workflow to properly assess and prepare.
Material Fee
There is no materials fee for this class. All materials will be provided by students based on consultation with the instructor.
Class Goals
- Understand material composition and construction
- Recognize and accurately assessing affordances
- Project-specific research
- Concept ideation and process planning
Students Should Bring
An item you have a upcyling vision for!
Sketching material (ipad, laptop, or pen and paper)
An open mind for possibilities and the motivation to make it happen!
Prerequisites
Students should have some familarity with Artisans Asylum's Facilities.
Class Policies
Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.
Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.
*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.
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Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Artisan's Asylum
96 Holton Street
Boston, MA 02135
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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April 9th
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April 16th
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