Where is the workshop?

The workshop is held in the Slocan Fieldhouse at Slocan Park. We will have our door open!

How can I get to the Slocan Fieldhouse?

Bike: the BC Parkway bike path runs along the northside of the park, right in front of the Fieldhouse. Transit: Take the Expo Line to 29th Ave station. We are locked 150m west of the station, on the northside of the park. Car: There is free parking in front of the Fieldhouse.

Where exactly is the Fieldhouse?

Our door is beside the women's washrooms and also attached to the Slocan Hall.

Is the space accessible?

There is a paved walkway in front of the door Doorway is 29" wide, with a lip at the bottom Our bathrooms are not accessible, but there is use of the public washrooms right beside the Fieldhouse which are wheelchair accessible (they have an accessible stall)

Sew a Patchwork Curtain Tickets, Thursday, Mar 19 from 6 pm to 9 pm

Overview

Turn fabric offcuts into a freeform patchwork panel curtain with French seams!

Transform your fabric offcuts into a inished patchwork panel (small curtain) in this three-hour sewing workshop. Using a freeform approach, you’ll learn how to build a unique piece of cloth starting with a single remnant and working outward .

Throughout the workshop, you’ll sew with French seams, creating a clean, durable finish on both the front and back. This technique eliminates the need for lining or backing, resulting in a reversible, professional-quality panel.

During our time together, you will:
• Learn how to select and prepare fabric offcuts for cohesive patchwork
• Explore colour, scale, and texture combinations
• Sew and press French seams for a refined finish
• Build a balanced freeform panel step-by-step

By the end of the session, you’ll have started (or completed, depending on size) your own patchwork panel — ready to be turned into a curtain, cushion cover, bag, garment feature, or future sewing project.

This workshop is perfect for confident beginners and intermediate sewists.

What to Bring:
• Your own woven fabric scraps or offcuts (cotton, linen, light wool recommended)

We’ll also have a shared selection of fabric scraps available, so you can mix, match, and expand your palette.