Finishing & Accessorizing Your Upcycled Fashion Design

REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP MUST BE DONE ON THE MAKERS MILL WEBSITE HERE. 

With only 3 weeks until the Upcycled Fashion Show on April  27th, this workshop provides the time, space, tools and mentors to  complete your design project. Instructors are here to help with any fit  or constructions challenges.

BONUS Instruction:  Accessorize your design with jewelry upcycled from hardware! Deb Ryan from our Metalsmithing & Jewelry Shop will introduce the  wrapping, tying, and lacing techniques that will repurpose the spare  parts and bits and pieces you've been hoarding into contemporary  upcycled jewelry to accessorize and put that final, unique touch to your  design.  Participants should bring their own hardware, and bits and  pieces, supplies from home.   

This class is open to all who are interested in upcycled fashion, but is  especially helpful for those who are considering entering a design in  the Upcycled Fashion Show on April 27, 2024.   

The following workshops are also being offered to support those  interested in upcycled fashion design with tips and the skills to make  their project successfully. Participants can choose one or more  workshops. 

February 17, 10am to 1pm:  Upcycled Fashion Meet & Clothing Swap 

March 9, 10am to 1pm:  Designing & Sewing for Upcycling 

March 23, 10am to 1pm: Closures & Embellishments Please read our Class Attendee Policy prior to class.  

Location:  Second floor Fiber Arts space accessible via stairs or elevator.  

Class Size:  minimum 3 and maximum 15        Age Group: 14+ Youth aged 14-17 will need their responsible adult to sign our Youth Waiver prior to class.  

Registration Fee:  $20 non-members, and $15 for members and youth. Non-members will need to sign our General Waiver prior to class.  

Instructors:  Cindy Durkee & Jeanne Flanagan 

Cindy Durkee has a love of sewing that began as a child.  She studied  at  Pratt Institute in New York City earning a BFA in Fashion Design.   Years of work as a designer in the garment industry enhanced her  knowledge of professional construction techniques, patternmaking and   fitting, and sewing shortcuts.  She has designed and produced clothing,  theater costumes, large banner installations, commercial retail  displays, décor items, as well as 3-D stuffed toys and dolls.  She sees  learning to sew as a handy life skill and a creative expression  technique.  

Jeanne Flanagan grew up in a creative family that made everything from  clothes to go-carts.  Here at Makers Mill, Jeanne wears several hats as  the Leader of our Fiber/Crafts Arts Circle and as an instructor. Jeanne  has been a makerspace instructor for many years in MA and has a wealth  of knowledge about fiber arts.