Funded by Beyond the Page, Madison Public Library is host Care & Repair. The series runs August 18th - November 9th and focuses on exploring the intersection of community mending, upcycling, repair, and the rich history and tradition surrounding it.
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Join us for a panel discussion with Judy Frater, author of the book Artisans by Design, as well as Adil Khatri and Pachan Siju, two textile artists who attended the…
Instead of throwing out unused yarn and fabric, recirculate your materials to a new home.
This is a free event, open to everyone.
Bring yarn, fabric, fleece, books, tools, etc. that…
Is your Big Bossy missing an ear? Lambie sprung a stuffing leak? Pato the Duck have a hole in his wing? Christina can help you learn to visually mend your most precious stuffed friend…
Little, medium and big geniuses wanted!
Let’s explore our challenges and discover ways of caring for our environment while we put hands on reclaimed materials to build…
Bring what you can in terms of (adult) clothing that no longer serves you but could find a new life with someone else; and take whatever catches your eye! No need to bring something to take…
In this program, you will learn how to visibly mend clothing with holes using patches and embroidery floss. Visible mending is an ornamental approach to repairing an item. Rather…
So many home repair projects begin and end with one easy-to-use, yet intimidating power tool - the drill. Demystify drills and drivers in this beginner class where you’ll learn the basic…
In this class, you will learn about the traditional Korean patchwork technique, Jogakbo. With a traditional Korean fabric, Nobang, you’ll learn to make a colorful butterfly using a hand…
So many home repair projects begin and end with one easy-to-use, yet intimidating power tool - the drill. Demystify drills and drivers in this beginner class where you’ll learn the basic…
Is your Big Bossy missing an ear? Lambie sprung a stuffing leak? Pato the Duck have a hole in his wing? Christina can help you learn to visually mend your most precious stuffed friend…