May is the perfect time for some wardrobe TLC. Mend those sweaters about to be tucked away and take a fresh look at the summer clothes you're about to start wearing.
Bring down something holey, needing a patch or an extra stitch, or those tired but loved garments and extend their life with techniques taught by community fibre volunteers: reinforcing stitches, invisible mends, darning, and various types of patches.
Please ensure your garments are clean and freshly laundered!
Note that natural fibres are preferred ie: wools, silks, linen, cotton or blends of these.
The Experience
Enjoy herbal tea and get inspired by a range of textile mending possibilities; try your hands at a new technique that may start you off on a new mending and remaking adventure!
Think of it as wardrobe repair speed dating.
This is a collaborative 'Mending Party' organized by EartHand Gleaner's Society and Still Moon Arts Society, and facilitated by artists and community members from both organizations.
Get Inspired
Speed dating activities may include: patch dye pots, stitched patchwork, felted and knitwear patching, drop spindling for sweater repair and closet-hacking tricks including simple hand-stitching for complete garment construction.
The Process
After speed dating through activities, participants select a few areas in which to spend additional time, and everyone leaves with their item in better shape than it came, along with some new skills.
Your Investment
This event is by donation, and all proceeds will be split equally between our two organizations.
Logistics:
- Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Time: 4:00 - 8:00 pm
- Location: Colour Me Local Dye Garden (https://maps.app.goo.gl/35s1NZZ2MjBT5iNW6)
- Hospitality: Herbal tea will be offered
- Minimum age for participants: 12 years old if accompanied by an adult
- Please bring a clean garment to mend, and a reusable container for tea!
Accessibility
- Colour Me Local Dye Garden is an unpaved compacted-gravel garden located on the northwest corner of Renfrew Ravine Park. Wheelchairs may require assistance.
- There is free parking in the neighbourhood.
- Washrooms are located at Renfrew Community Centre, a 10 minute walk away.
- Benches are available for seating.
About Still Moon Arts Society
Still Moon Arts Society mobilizes community and creates positive change through eco-arts and environmental stewardship programming, and produces the annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival. Still Moon is a registered charity whose mission is to inspire vibrant and connected communities by creating artistic experiences and nurturing a passion for nature.
