Interweaving Community and Sewing Series
Class 12: Visible Hand Mending
Thursday, February 27
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Anythink Wright Farms
Wright Farms Large Meeting RoomIn this class we will be learning a visible mending technique called Sashiko from the Japanese textile tradition. This style is highly visible and perfect for patching holes or reinforcing weak areas.
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.
Series de costura y entretejido comunitario, clase 12: Remiendos visibles a mano
Durante miles de años, los humanos hicieron sus prendas de vestir cosiendo textiles a mano y reparándolas igualmente. En esta clase aprenderemos la técnica de remiendo visible llamada Sashiko, nombre tomado de la tradición textil japonesa. Este estilo es muy visible, resistente y bello, además es perfecto para parchar agujeros o reforzar áreas débiles. No es necesario tener experiencia de costura para participar. Se suministrarán todos los materiales.
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
| Mon, May 25 | Closed |
| Tue, May 26 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, May 27 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, May 28 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, May 29 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
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| Sun, May 31 | Closed |
Anythink Wright Farms is a place where big ideas take root. From The Studio’s cutting-edge makerspace tools to Explore Outdoors’ nature-filled classrooms and cozy reading nooks in its one-acre park, creativity thrives here in every season. This LEED Gold-certified flagship branch welcomes the community to gather, grow, and imagine — both inside its vibrant spaces and in the flourishing pollinator and community gardens just outside its doors.
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.