Learn simple stitches to create artworks in thread to adorn, mend, and admire. 

In this two-hour workshop on Wednesday April 30 at 6:30pm we will learn basic sewing stitches that can be used for mending, repairing, and embellishing. No prior sewing experience needed. We will start by creating a sampler of stitches. Next we will create simple artworks to stitch on fabric that can be used to decorate or mend clothing or to be made into textile artworks. In addition to mending, stained clothing can be upcycled by hiding flaws with embroidery.

Participants can bring items they wish to mend, but it is not necessary. All materials are supplied and everyone will leave with a stitch guide, embroidery hoop, and a stitched artwork.

No sewing experience required.

Limited to 12 attendees.

Organized by Sarah Ehrlich for the Nature & Sustainability Club. 

About Arielle Toelke

Arielle Toelke has been a makeup artist for almost 20 years in the film and television industry. She moved to Brooklyn, NY in 2004 to follow her passion. Since moving to New York she has had the opportunity to work on numerous film, television and theater projects and was recently nominated for an Emmy. When she is not working, Arielle loves to travel, play, and teach with color in the form of textile and paper art. She is an author, artist and owner and designer of her soft goods company Four Rabbit.