Visible Mending

Adult & Family Programs / Fine Arts & Crafts / Workshops -

Prescott CC - 2024 PROGRAM CATALOG

In this workshop, we will learn the art of Visible Mending! In a movement against throw away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover forgotten techniques and the joy of mending.

Visible Mending encourages you to:

Be less wasteful
Make your clothing unique, personalized and reflect your style
Repair, repurpose, reuse and renew the clothes you love

In this workshop you will:

Learn embroidery stitches (such as running, chain and whip stitch), darning, patching and Sashiko (a form of decorative reinforcement stitching or functional embroidery from Japan) to mend your clothes and turn them into unique works of art.
Reinforce ripped, torn, damaged areas with decorative stitches
Demystify mending techniques and discover how these can be easily applied to old items to give them a fresh look
Gather inspiration from each other as we learn and mend together!

Catherine Karp

Fiber Artist

Catherine Karp has been a fiber artist for over 50 years. Currently, she teaches art at Oak Meadow Montessori. Catherine holds a B.A. in Art & Art History from Kenyon College, and a M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Lesley University. She has been an Art21 Educator since 2012, a program based on the belief that the art and ideas of contemporary visual artists are powerful models for creative and critical thinking across different subject areas and disciplines. Cathy works in a variety of media and has shown her work at Concord Art and other venues across New England.

May 2024