Teaching Artist: Nelly Kouzmina

Give a new life to your old clothing by creating unique accessories and artwork.
Using a traditional and new approach to utilize your old possession learn how to:
1. Create unique piece of accessory and artwork
2. Reduce textile waste
3. Save money to prolong life of clothing
4. Slow stitch and in contemporary embroidery - a mindful, creative hand stitching practice that emphasizes the process and enjoyment of creating something by hand, rather than focusing on speed or perfection
5. Sashiko and Boro Stitch
6. Wabi-Sabi in textile
7. Stress relief

Please note that this class may be held on the second floor of the building, and there is no elevator access. Participants must be able to climb one flight of stairs.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that checks are accepted only during the first 4 weeks of registration and the check payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of each class. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.