Creative Mending with Jenny Santa Maria: Wednesday, September 16, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Don’t Toss It, Transform It! The Art of Creative Mending
Discover the art of repair as a form of beautiful creative expression! Instead of trying to hide fabric flaws, you will learn how to celebrate them using colorful threads, textures, and artistic stitches. This hands-on workshop teaches approachable needlework techniques that extend the life of your well-loved garments, supporting a sustainable lifestyle by keeping clothing out of the landfill.
What You Will Learn:
Hemming Basics: Practical stitches to keep your garments clean and durable.
Reverse Appliqué: Layering fabrics behind damage to create eye-catching dimension.
Introduction to Darning: Grid-weaving techniques to rebuild open holes in knits.
Sashiko-Inspired Stitching: A Japanese stitching tradition that uses a simple running stitch to create surprisingly intricate designs
Guided by Teaching Artist Jenny Santa Maria, this workshop treats needlework as both a useful life skill and a creative, empowering act of care. All materials included.
This is a relaxed Sip & Craft BYOB workshop—feel free to bring your favorite beverage and enjoy a creative, social evening while you stitch.
Class Size: 12 person max. Must have two registered for class to occur.
Class price: $65 includes all materials provided
Registration: Register via the link above or call the shop at 732-820-6676.
All classes must be paid in advance. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 3 days before the start of class. Cancellations made within 3 days of the class start time, as well as missed classes, are not eligible for store credit. No exceptions.
Jenny Santa Maria is a Monmouth County–based teaching artist and arts educator who leads engaging workshops in watercolor, embroidery, folk arts, pysanky, and more. Drawing on her background as a Special Education teacher, Jenny creates welcoming, hands-on experiences that inspire creativity and help participants discover that art is for everyone.