MENDING PEOPLE: Cross-cultural Textile Project [Workshop 1]

The MENDING PEOPLE project led by textile artist Mary Coughlan and Afghani refugee artisan, Roghayeh Uzbak is a chance to learn styles of mending and embroidery found across the world in all cultures. This project is a continuation of collaborative blanket banners that began at FUSION BOTANICAL [multicultural festival] last year. The aim of the project is to, ‘Be proud of who you are; start where you live; use what you have and do what you can.’

Start (or extend) your mending and embroidery journey with help and support from our generous community of makers with everything you need to confidently create the next blanket banners with care and calming attention.

You’ll discover the basics of choosing threads, wrangling thimbles and tending your cloth in a supportive and joyful space. No textile skills or knowledge required, and all materials and tools provided.

So come and slow-make with us during local Refugee Week celebrations.

Dates + Timings:
Friday 20 June, World Refugee Day, 10:30AM to 12:30PM
Sunday 22 June,10:30AM to 12:30PM

Cost:
Free entry | Everyone is welcome
RSVP appreciated: https://events.humanitix.com/mending-people-project

Venue:
Wagga Wagga City Library
243 Baylis Street, Wiradyuri Ngurambang

NOTE: If you are feeling unwell, please stay home, rest and get better soon.

General photography and short videos (for social media) may be recorded at this event for promotional use only and to document this event internally. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know once you arrive.

We are committed to hosting inclusive and accessible events for everyone. If you need this information in another format or have any questions, please contact the Community Development Team on 1300 292 442 or Y29tbXVuaXR5IHwgd2FnZ2EgISBuc3cgISBnb3YgISBhdQ==

You may also like the following events from Fusion Multicultural Street Festival:

• This Sunday, 15th June, 10:30 am, GATHERING PEOPLE: Canopies and Cushions [Workshop 2] in Wagga Wagga
• This Sunday, 15th June, 11:00 am, AFRICAN DRUMMING CIRCLE With Felix Machiridza in Wagga Wagga
• Next Sunday, 22nd June, 10:30 am, MENDING PEOPLE: Cross-cultural Textile Project [Workshop 2] in Wagga Wagga

Also check out other Workshops in Wagga Wagga, Festivals in Wagga Wagga, Arts events in Wagga Wagga.