During this workshop, community members will learn how to cut textiles, tie Forget-Me-Knots, share in storytelling and create a one-of-a-kind item: a bowl, small rug, placemats, or coaster set.
Inspired by the iconic Black fiber artist and activist, Joyce J. Scott, this workshop highlights the African American tradition of using scraps of fabric, often discarded clothing, cutting them into strips and weaving the fabric into new beautiful and/or practical items. This reuse of fabric requires us to tie the pieces together and is often done in community spaces. As we tie together, we cultivate that energy into the item itself, which are called “Forget-Me-Knots.” Bring in your own washed and clean retired clothes to transform in class!
This bilingual class will be held in English and Spanish.
You’re invited to interweave yourself into the community through this expansive beginner’s sewing series. Your instructor, Jackie Drummond (they/she), will be guiding you through the basics of using a sewing machine and various stitching and sewing methods through all of February. You can come to each lesson or hop around into whatever class, skill or interest calls you! See the complete list of classes here.
No prior sewing experience is required to participate. All supplies will be provided.*
Appropriate for adults and teens 13 and older. Space is limited; registration required.
*Please read each class description closely. For some classes you need to bring your own clothes for alterations or repairs.
Inspirada por la icónica activista y artista negra de fibra Joyce J. Scott, este taller resalta la tradición afroamericana de usar retazos, que por lo general se tiran, cortados en tiras y entretejidos con la tela para formar artículos hermosos o prácticos. Esta manera de reusar tela requiere anudar las piezas juntas y se hace por lo general en espacios comunitarios. Mientras anudamos juntos las telas, infundimos nuestra energía en la pieza, por lo que se llaman nudos inolvidables. En este taller, los miembros de la comunidad aprenderán a cortar telas, anudar nudos inolvidables, compartir historias y crear artículos originales: un tazón, un tapete pequeño, individuales o un juego de posavasos. Trae prendas propias lavadas y limpias que ya no usas ¡y transfórmalas en clase!
Estás invitado a entretejerte en la comunidad por medio de esta extensa serie de clases de costura para principiantes. La persona instructora Jackie Drummond (pronombres elles/ella) te guiará por los conceptos básicos de usar una máquina de coser y de varias puntadas y métodos de costura todo el mes de febrero. Puedes venir a cada lección semanal ¡o solo asistir a las clases que te interesen! Consulte aquí la lista completa de todas las clases.
No es necesario tener experiencia de costura para participar. Se suministrarán todos los materiales.*
Apropiado para edades de 13 años en adelante y adultos. Esta clase se presentará en inglés y español. El espacio es limitado; se requiere inscripción.
*Por favor lee con atención la descripción de cada clase. Para algunas clases debes traer tu propias prendas para hacerles cambios o arreglos.
Anythink Wright Farms, located on 120th Avenue and Holly Street in Thornton, is the district's flagship branch and houses the district’s administrative offices. A computer lab, teen area, and 7,000-square-foot children's area are just some of the incredible features of the 45,000-square-foot library.
The Studio at Anythink Wright Farms, a digital creation lab featuring state-of-the-art video, audio and design equipment and software, partners creative community members with teens to help push their creativity to new bounds. Adjacent to the building is a one-acre park made possible by the Wright Farms Metro District that includes outdoor seating, reading nooks and Explore Outdoors, a certified Nature Explore children’s outdoor classroom. Continuing its dedication to sustainability, Anythink Wright Farms is a Gold LEED certified building with many sustainable features, including use of recycled materials, daylight harvesting and ground source heating and cooling.
The landscaped site also includes a community garden, maintained by local community members in partnership with Denver Urban Gardens. To reserve a plot in the Anythink Wright Farms garden, please email wfcommunitygarden@gmail.com.
