Visible Mending & Upcycling Workshop

Sunday, January 18th from 12-4pm

Mending is a radical act of love! Students will learn practical, yet artful mending techniques inspired by the hand sewing practice of Japanese sashiko and boro. In addition to learning technical fiber skills, participants will also learn and implement the elements and principles of art to visually strengthen their designs. Using these unique mending techniques, you can transform your old, damaged clothes into one-of-a-kind, creative artistic expressions.

Participants are strongly encouraged to bring in their own clothing that has a small hole, rip, or stain to work from, or tired clothing that could use a decorative embellishment. Other options will be provided if participants are unable to bring in their own clothing. Participants will receive and keep an embroidery hoop and needle, included in the class cost.

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Porcelain Workshop: Teacup Time!

Join us for a special exploration of porcelain craftsmanship in this two-part workshop series! First, we will tour the special exhibition Laurent Craste: Iconoclasts and explore porcelain artworks on view. Next, we will view and handle porcelain pieces from the Louise Rosenfield collection of works by internationally known potters. Then we will transform that inspiration into functional creations of our own! Instructor Catherine Walsh, local potter and Everson team-member, will happily guide you through the creative process of hand-building one, and wheel-throwing another of your very own porcelain teacups.

This class is best suited for folks with some experience with wheel thrown ceramics. Open to ages 18+.

Week 1: 10:30am–1pm on January 31

View the exhibition, then enjoy some tea from the Louise Rosenfield Ceramics collection pieces while the instructor demonstrates the processes involved in creating porcelain vessels. Then create your own hand-built and wheel-thrown teacups!

Week 2: 10:30am–12pm on February 7

In our second class, we’ll be able to trim our wheel thrown works, attach handles, and decorate our pieces with underglazes. You’ll also be able to select from a range of colored glazes or clear to show off the pristine porcelain underneath. Staff will apply the glaze for you after the first firing. After the glaze firing, you’ll receive an email notifying you that your piece is ready for pickup!   

Everson Members: Please log-in to your member account to receive the member discount, which will then automatically apply at checkout.

Not a member? Join today and enjoy great benefits, including 20% off all classes and workshops at the Everson.