Introduction to Mending/Sewing for Repair
When: Saturday, September 26 AND Saturday, October 3, 2026
Cost: $74 (supplies included)
Instructor: Katrina Darms

This 2-day course (over 2 Saturday's) will introduce a variety of hand sewing techniques to fix the wear and tear on your clothing. We will cover basic hand sewing stitches, how to hem, fix rips, patch holes and darn holes in knitwear. The class is aimed at hand sewing beginners but people who know how to sew but are interested in creative ways to repair clothing are welcome as well.

Day 1 (Saturday, September 19) - Introduction to Hand Sewing:

• Threading a needle, double vs single
• Running stitch
• Back stitch
• Button - tailor’s method
• Stitches for repairing rips- Satin stitch, Whip stitch, Parachute stitch
• Invisible stitch - Hems, Measuring, Blind hem, Catch stitch

Day 2 (Saturday, September 26) - Repairing Holes:

• Sashiko for denim repair
• Basting stitch
• Whip stitch
• Sashiko patterns- Stairs and boxes - Spirals and circles
• Woven Darning

You are encouraged to bring damaged clothing to class to practice these skills on your own wardrobe and discuss how to approach your mends. We also ask that students bring a scissors.

Metal Embossing
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 1:30P-3:30P
Cost: $45 (materials included)
Instructor: Megan Larson

Decorative metal embossing is a great way to make your art 3 dimensional.

Participants will learn to create designs using three techniques: engraving, embossing and high relief. Using thin sheets of aluminum and easy to use tools (many of which are things you have laying around your house!), students will create a set of ornaments that can be hung individually, strung on a ribbon to make a garland, or even framed to hang on a wall. All supplies included.