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Visible mending with Goody Vault
April 9 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for a leisurely night of mending at GPC
Manny Edwards, founder of the Goody Vault, will be leading us through the basics of mending a damaged garment. To provide context and inspiration, Manny will bring some of his favorite mended vintage pieces from the 1940s-70s for us to view.
This workshop is intended to be fun and relaxing, while teaching you the art of hand mending. Come out for an enjoyable evening while learning a new skill. Light snacks and materials will be provided.
DETAILS:
-Workshop is open to all levels.
-Bring your damaged garment.
-Preferred garments for mending are pants, shirts, and jackets made of natural fibers (like cotton, linen, wool).
-No stretchy denim for best results.
-Please ensure your garment is laundered.
-Materials for repair will be provided.
-Cost is $25 for adults and FREE for teens. Space is limited; if you register and are no longer able to make it, please let us know so we can open up the ticket to someone else.
Accommodations: If you’d like to request accommodations, please email Grace Urrutia at gurrutia@garfieldpark.org. On the registration form, there is also a spot to indicate if you’d like to request an accommodation. Please submit requests at least 72 hours prior to the start of the program.
Reservations to visit the Conservatory are included with registration. Participants are encouraged to explore the collection, before and after workshop
Please read our updated Covid-19 protocols (link opens in a new tab).
Registration for this workshop ends Monday April 7th by 5:00PM CST
