Waste as Resource - a weekend workshop

October 28th & 29th; 9:30-4:00 pm

Locations: Studio Joy, 608 E. 30th Street, Kansas City, MO 64109

$400 if you need to borrow sewing machine

$360 if you provide your own sewing machine

The choice to view our waste in a circular fashion is both historical and modern, traditional and innovative; as seen in Amazonian terra preta, American floursack garments, and wool socks and sweaters darned by firelight – extending even into the logs in the fire itself– the wit and wisdom if choosing to use our own waste as a resource is thankfully ubiquitous across time and culture, and is especially relevant to artists and makers.

For this class, we will be centering our waste (textile remnants, excess clothing, garments to be mended) as our source material to explore and connect to ideas of material reuse, accessible mending techniques, and passed-down ancestral and familial traditions.

While we will be using machine and hand sewing as an entry point to consider waste as a resource the practices and ideas discussed will be applicable to all areas of our lives; holistically and creatively. During our time together we will create pieced yardage from our own textile excess to transform into the creation of a tote bag,  learn four machine and hand sewn mending process to practice on our own garments and so much more.  This is will also be a time to slow down, connect and share space with a community of like-minded creators and fiber curious individuals.  

I have been using fabric donations as well as my own textile remnants to make one-of-a-kind garments and objects for the last 10 years. Our ability to make use of pieces from our past in order to generate the raw materials of our future is, I believe, our way forward.  

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The first day will be spent creating fabric yardage from our own textile waste and excess then using that yardage to create a tote bag.  The second day will be focused on mending techniques.

*A basic understanding of a sewing machine is required.

We will learn:

-identification of woven textiles vs. knit

-sewn seams like a plain seam, hairline and french seam

-sewing pattern language

-proper sewing pattern preparation and cutting

-to play and be open to our own gifts and attractions

-mending identifications and approaches

-machine darning

-needle weaving /darning by hand

-hand stitched patches

-AND SO MUCH MORE

Students will provide: textile remnants, garments or soft items to be mended, personal sewing supplies they enjoy, you are welcome to bring your own sewing machine for a discounted tuition price.

Provided Supplies: Bag paper pattern, hand sewing needle, embroidery hoop, Sashiko thread, fabric shears, pins, thread, all basic sewing supplies, extra textile remnants, a sewing machine (unless you wish to bring your own for a discounted price).

Lunch: 12:30-1:30
Fabulous restaurants are within walking distance or bring a sack lunch. A refrigerator and microwave are available.

Notice:  We are lucky to be hosted by Amanda Jolley in her space Studio Joy.  Janus, the studio cat, frequents Studio Joy and while she will not be joining our workshop, please bring any allergy medication if you may need it.

Questions??? - email me hadleyanneclark@gmail.com

CLASS  Policies:

Accessibility: Studio Joy strives to be accessible and accommodate the needs of its students. The old building does not allow for ability to accommodate all physical needs YET, but accommodations can be made for table height, type of seating, and most sensory issues. Please communicate your requested accommodations when you register. 

Cancellation: If this course does not fill with enough participants class tuition will be refunded.  Otherwise, all sales are final.