Visible Mending

The Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. was created in 1948 as a non-profit educational organization to promote interest in handweaving. Today, the Guild offers education in a wide range of fiber processes and techniques, including weaving, felting, spinning, basketry, knitting, and dyeing. Guild members are from the Cincinnati metropolitan area and surrounding communities, as well as from Kentucky and Indiana.Members range in experience from beginners to professionals. All benefit from the Guild's priorities: education through classes, workshops, programs, study groups; sharing information and fiber techniques with other members and community groups; and promoting and supporting local fiber producers and businesses.After 50 years of meeting in various churches throughout Greater Cincinnati, the Guild has its own home at 4870 Gray Road in Spring Grove Village.

Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati

Want an eco-conscious and attractive way to make your clothes last longer? Learn about visible mending in this 2-hour class.

<h3></h3><h3>Visible Mending</h3>Saturday, July 31, 10am-12pmInstructor: Karen Anderson$30 No materials feeSkill level: BeginnerClass limit: 8Repairing your own clothing will save money and the environment. Visible mending is a creative way to make your favorite garments last longer. Fast fashion takes a huge toll on factory workers in developing countries as well as the environment. Americans buy and discard clothes at an alarming rate and learning a few basic mending techniques cam slow down our consumption. Plus...it&#x27;s fun!Students should bring a pair of scissors and clothes that need a patch – small holes, large holes – whatever you&#x27;ve got! The clothes can be knit or woven and of any fabric. The instructor will supply needles, threads, and fabrics for patches.Questions about this class? Contact the instructor, <a href="mailto:ninjakern@gmail.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Karen Anderson</a>. Problems registering? Email the <a href="mailto:classes@weaversguildcincinnati.orginnati.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Education Committee.</a>Current Guild policies require that unvaccinated participants wear a mask anytime they are at the house. Those vaccinated against COVID-19 may go unmasked. Teachers may request all participants wear a mask.COVID-19 policies may change according to the guidelines of the CDC and the State of Ohio.Your fee will be refunded if the class is canceled or changed to a different date. Three registrations are required for a class to be held. Students will be notified before the start date if a class is canceled due to an insufficient number of students. Eventbrite processing and credit card payment fees will not be refunded if a student cancels for any reason.

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