Upcylcing Clothing_Mondays & Wednesdays_7/7, 7/9, 7/14, 7/16_5-7PM_Age 13+

Turn yesterday’s clothing into inventive statement pieces. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the power of creativity and sustainability through fashion. Rather than tossing out outdated or ill-fitting garments, we’ll teach you how to transform them into something fresh, functional, and totally you. Participants will learn a range of techniques to rework, redesign, and reimagine their wardrobe using what they already have. In this class, you’ll learn how to:

- Convert long-sleeve dresses or tops into sleeveless or short-sleeved styles
- Turn old jeans into custom skirts or accessories
- Shorten hems for a cropped, modern silhouette
- Combine two or more tops to create an entirely new garment
- Add statement patches, trims, or panels to upgrade plain pieces
- Use decorative stitching and visible mending to make flaws fabulous
- Understand basic pattern hacking to reshape garments
- Explore draping and deconstruction techniques
- Choose the best tools and methods for different fabrics
- Cultivate your own creative voice through sustainable design

Bring in garments you’re ready to part with—or pieces you love but never wear—and leave with refreshed, wearable, and personalized fashion that tells a story.