Creative Reuse Workshop: Let's Tackle Textile Waste

Creative Reuse Workshop: Let's Tackle Textile Waste

Adult Online Workshop | This class is completed

open to all levels

10/27/2019 (one day)

12:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Sun

$50.00

$45.00

$5.00

Are you tempted to toss shirts and other textiles that are either too out of style to wear or too worn out to donate? Don’t! Join Marsha Borden in a new Creative Reuse Workshop and let’s tackle textile waste together! Marsha will show you how to take t-shirts, sweaters, old sheets, and other textiles and turn them into fun wearables and home accessories. Mix and match fabrics, textures and colors, warp your own loom (the legs of a chair or even a hula hoop will do), and get weaving! For those who crochet, make drink coasters or a rug with your own t-shirt yarn. For those who hand-sew, make a patchwork scarf, a small lap blanket, or a table runner. And if you don’t sew, make clever necklaces accessorized with fabric flowers, a multi-textured garland, or a cool boho curtain to hang in any entryway. All techniques and patterns will be demonstrated/provided. Bring your own t-shirts, bedsheets, sweaters, menswear shirts, and other textiles, and join us for a playful, crafty afternoon!

  • Student Supply List by Project:
  • All Projects:
  • Scissors that will cut fabric
  • Any and all textiles you wish to upcycle
  • T-shirts, all colors and sizes – (non-logo, non-seamed work best)
  • Crochet Projects:
  • Crochet hooks – size P/Q and size H/8
  • Scarf, Blanket, Table Runner Projects:
  • Sweaters - any weight/thickness (wool or wool-blend work best)
  • No Sew Projects:
  • Denim, corduroy, sweaters, cotton shirts, bed sheets

MARSHA BORDEN holds a B.S. Ed. degree from State University of New York at Geneseo, a M.S. Ed. degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, and post-graduate certification from the University of Connecticut. She is currently studying at Rhode Island School of Design. Marsha maintains her own studio and exhibits nationally and locally, most recently at Kehler Liddell Gallery and Ely Center of Contemporary Art, both in New Haven. Her work with upcycled materials has been featured in juried craft shows, including at Creative Arts Workshop’s Celebration of American Crafts in New Haven.