Scrappy Mending - Back by Popular Demand | Los Angeles Public Library

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Date(s):

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

Time:

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Location:

Felipe de Neve Branch Library

Type:

In Person

Language:

English, Español

Description:

Back by popular demand!

Take a dive into the world of sustainable, unique mending. Transform a well-loved (stained, ripped, etc.) item of clothing using techniques such as patchwork and basic embroidery. This workshop is great for folks who are new to sewing but want to get into mending clothes quickly and on a budget. Please bring items of clothing you’d like to mend; all other materials will be provided.

This event is part of the No Prior Art program series, which celebrates invention and innovation. No Prior Art runs from September 2024 to May 2025 and will result in 50+ programs across 22 participating branch locations. To learn more, please visit lapl.org/nopriorart.

In the Teen Room.

This program is made possible with support from Getty through its PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative.

¡De vuelta por demanda popular!

Sumérgete en el mundo de la reparación sostenible y única. Transforma un artículo de ropa muy querido (manchado o rasgado, etc.) utilizando técnicas como arpillera y bordado básico. Este taller es ideal para personas que son nuevas en la costura, pero desean empezar a reparar ropa rápidamente y con un presupuesto ajustado. Trae la prendas que quieres reparar y nosotros proporcionaremos los materiales.

Este evento es parte de la serie No Prior Art, programas que celebran los inventos y innovación. No Prior Art se llevará a cabo desde septiembre de 2024 hasta mayo de 2025 y resultará en más de 50 programas en las 22 sucursales participantes. Para aprender más, visita lapl.org/nopriorart.

En la Sala de Jovenes.

Este programa es posible gracias al apoyo de la iniciativa Getty y PST ART: Art & Science Collide.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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