Join the Cable Makerspace and DIAD, with support from the Office of Sustainability for a series of workshops that empower you to create, repair and modify your clothing in ways that are comfortable, sustainable and fashionable. Save money, keep clothing out of landfills, and create clothing that suits your body and you style. Generously supported by grants from The Leslie Center and the Centers Forum
Thursdays, 5:00-6:30: Join the makerspace for an informal textiles-focused making session each Thursday.
Monday, April 22 - 5:00-6:30: Grab a second-hand t-shirt, sweatshirt or other garment from the Free Market and bring it to the makerspace to make free custom gear with vinyl heat transfers.
Monday, April 29, 3:30 - 6:30: Join artist, designer and RISD Professor Dr Courtnie Wolfgang in a hands-on workshop will reflect on her garment-making practice and teach you to make and adapt clothing to fit your body, your needs, and your personal style.
Saturday, May 4, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm: The goal of this day-long workshop is to build skills for understanding and changing our clothing to give us greater autonomy and opportunity for self expression.
Monday, May 6, 4:00-6:00 pm: If you've never used a sewing machine or you’d simply like a refresher, this workshop is for you!