# Event Details - **Event Name**: Make a Tote With Annika Keckhaver - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how to make a tote!About this EventIn this workshop participants will be given both a pre-made mini purse as well as a paper handout with a detailed sewing description for making a simple larger purse. Participants will then have time and support in sewing the larger purse and decorating both purses. Sewing and printing techniques will be shown, and lots of fun materials will be provided! (Lace, buttons, beads, knick-knacks, etc.) This workshop is for those with at least a very basic knowledge of either hand or machine sewing - just the ability to sew a straight stitch. ***All materials including fabric will be provided!About the Artist:Annika Rae Keckhaver is an artist living and working in Chicago. Her work focuses on drawing and painting but uses fabric constantly, as a medium and as a subject. She has a passion for using materials that might otherwise go to waste or be seen as “trash.”Experience Level:Some basic sewing machine knowledge is good to have but not required!What’s Provided:All Materials will be provided! If there is anything you would like to bring to add to your tote bag feel free to!You will go home with you one of a kind tote and the knowledge of how to make one yourself!Getting There/Where to Park:Humboldt - Free street parking is available on the street outside of The WasteShed, but spots may be limited so please plan accordingly. The Kimball bus stops right outside our doors! Please let us know if you need wheelchair access.DocumentationYour participation in a WasteShed program constitutes implied consent to be photographed, and for those images to be utilized by The WasteShed for educational, fundraising, and marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know and we’ll be happy to respect your wishes.Refund Policy:Eventbrite fees cannot be refunded. Ticket cost can be refunded up to 7 days before the event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/make-a-tote-with-annika-keckhaver/100001997063394372 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, charities, drawing-painting - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: 1754 N Kimball Ave - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 49.87, max: 49.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: 1754 N Kimball Ave - **lat**: 41.9133182 - **long**: -87.7121208 - **full address**: 1754 N Kimball Ave, 1754 North Kimball Avenue, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Make a Tote With Annika Keckhaver - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2530ab3ea9dcc7b4f114dde31d57a4a74879147a15247bebfc0f684eddfe22e0-rimg-w1200-h676-dc88b8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1786859222 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Make a Tote With Annika Keckhaver being held? - **A:** Make a Tote With Annika Keckhaver takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1754 N Kimball Ave, 1754 North Kimball Avenue, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Make a Tote With Annika Keckhaver? - **A:** Make a Tote With Annika Keckhaver is organized by The WasteShed Chicago. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Make a Tote With Annika Keckhaver is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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