My first email blast announcing the recycling/hand sewing workshops scheduled for Saturdays in June went out over the weekend. There was lots of interesting feedback from many of you - for which I am always most grateful! Your input feeds my learning and it is really helpful.
Many of you had similar questions that I have done my best to answer here:
At four sessions - one every Saturday in June, students will be constructing a project from recycled wool sweaters.
At the first workshop, people will learn how to make an adult sized sweater pieced from discarded wool sweaters. Students should bring a sweater or sweatshirt they like the size and shape of - the fit will be duplicated and used for their project. While we will focus on the construction of a particular garment, students will have learned the basics in general garment construction using simple sewing, cutting and piecing techniques by the end of the day. The skills learned each week can be translated easily.
Workshops are limited to 10 students and cost $125.
The only equipment needed to produce the items taught are scissors and a needle and yarn. (Not low-tech but really no-tech.) We will provide all tools and materials, along with a delicious lunch. The only thing required is a garment as mentioned above, an eager willingness to learn, and patience. A decent sense of humor is a helpful tool to bring as well and certainly never goes to waste.
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I hope this all makes sense. I worked on getting our new digs at the rectory cleaned and painted today. More on that tomorrow. It is time for me to get some rest!
I was invited to give a daylong workshop with all the 5th and 6th graders at Under Mountain Elementary School in Sheffield Massachusetts. They were having Environment Appreciation Day and wanted me to come in and make recycled art with the kids.
