Creative Mending 101

Description

Repair can be joyful! In this hands-on needlework workshop, we’ll explore simple, functional mending and embroidery techniques that help extend the life of well-loved clothing. Together, we’ll cover all the basics and practice essential stitches for hemming, reverse appliqué, and an introduction to darning. Led by Teaching Artist, Jenny Santa Maria, this class treats needlework as a caring and creative act. You’ll gain hands-on skills and experience how acts of repair extend beyond fabric and into how we care for one another.

Materials Fee

There is a $10 materials fee included in the tuition.

Facilitator

Jenny Santa Maria is a Teaching Artist and Art Coach based in Monmouth County, NJ. With a background in Art Education and Special Education, she brings over a decade of experience designing inclusive and accessible workshops that foster creative confidence. Jenny leads programs across libraries, senior centers, museums, and retreats throughout the Northeast, specializing in folk art traditions. Her work invites participants of all backgrounds to explore self-expression, storytelling, and joy through making.