

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Art of Visible Mending
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am – Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 am
- **Event Description**: Learn the useful, everyday art of mending your clothes with teaching artist Vahnaree WeissAbout this EventCreative Reuse 101 with WasteShed teaching artist Vahnaree WeissThis workshop is part of Creative Reuse 101: A collaborative workshop series by The WasteShed &amp; the Evanston Arts Center. Each workshop focuses on a different creative project inspired by The WasteShed's Evanston's creative reuse center and geared towards artists and makers who are looking to incorporate sustainability into their creative practice in new and interesting ways!  The Art of Visible Mending (3-Hour Workshop)Turn worn clothing into something functional, beautiful, and entirely your own in this beginner-friendly visible mending workshop. Instead of hiding repairs, visible mending highlights them, celebrating care, creativity, and reuse while extending the life of your garments.In this three-hour, hands-on class, participants will learn three foundational visible mending techniques and practice applying them to their own clothing or provided fabric samples. Students will be led by creative reuse specialist and teaching artist, Vahnaree Weiss, who will demonstrate the techniques and guide students through practicing it on their own!Students will learn...The history and context of visible mending and how it differs from traditional “invisible” repairWhen to use what techniquesWhen to choose functional vs. decorative mending approachesHow to select appropriate materials for different types of wear and damageTechniques Covered:DarningPatch MendingSashiko-Style StitchingThis workshop is perfect for beginners—no prior sewing or mending experience needed. It’s also great for anyone interested in sustainability, slow fashion, or learning practical skills to repair and personalize clothing/home textiles. Visible mending is a fun art because it's right in the middle of functional craft and fine art form, making it a great way to bring your creative practice into the fold of daily life. Quick note on Materials:Basic tools and materials will be provided, including scrap fabric and sewing notions donated by The WasteShed Evanston. Students are encouraged to bring one or two clean garments with holes, thinning fabric, or worn areas they’d like to mend.--Have questions?Feel free to email programs@thewasteshed.com!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/the-art-of-visible-mending/100001982204112861
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 49.87, max: 49.87, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Evanston
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Evanston Art Center
- **lat**: 42.0645472
- **long**: -87.69690829999999
- **full address**: Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, United States

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- **organizer**: WasteShed Evanston (https://allevents.in/org/wasteshed-evanston/19206513)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Evanston Art Center, 1717 Central Street, Evanston, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 49.87 up to 49.87 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** WasteShed Evanston
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, workshops, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Art of Visible Mending ?
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