The Refugee Collective and Pease Park Conservancy are teaming up to offer a Mindful Mending workshop at the Tudor Cottage and Terrace!
Whether it's a small tear, a worn-out hem, or simply a favorite piece of clothing that needs a little love, mending allows us to slow down, reconnect with our garments, and practice patience. It's not just about fixing what’s broken; it’s about honoring the history of the clothes we wear, expressing our creativity, and reducing waste by extending the life of what we already own.
This hands-on workshop introduces you to a variety of mending techniques, from simple patching to intricate decorative stitches. Each method is designed to enhance your clothing, making repairs a chance to add unique, personal touches.
Whether you're mending out of necessity or simply to breathe new life into your wardrobe, you’ll find inspiration in the art of mindful mending.
About The Refugee Collective:
The Refugee Collective is a 501(c)3 nonprofit social enterprise employing refugees in a textile manufacturing studio and an organic farm. The Refugee Collective employs refugees and immigrants in fair-wage, dignified work through two social enterprises: a textile manufacturing studio and an organic farm. Our enterprises are built at the intersection of the traditional, respected skills of sewing and farming that refugees bring and a growing market for local food & textile production.Our primary focus of refugee livelihoods is supported through innovative initiatives including culturally desired food access for refugees, positive environmental impact through regenerative agriculture, sustainable textile manufacturing exemplified in our “Farm to Fiber” line of products, and individualized wraparound support for refugee team members.
A note about Pease Park Conservancy's events:
If you sign up, please make every effort to show up. Our events are free so all of our community members can attend. But we plan our events to be meaningful for the number of people who register to be there, so please make every effort to attend if you have registered. We understand things come up from time to time, but If you have registered we look forward to having you there! Thank you!
Getting To Kingsbury Commons:
We highly recommend alternate forms of transportation such as public transportation, walking, biking, ride-sharing or carpooling if this is an option for you. If driving make sure to arrive early enough to find parking as spots are limited. There is a small parking lot in front of Kingsbury Commons.
Throughout the week, additional FREE parking is available at the Austin Recreation Center (1301 Shoal Creek Blvd) and on weekends between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm, FREE parking can also be found at the ACC Rio Grande Parking Garage (816 W. 12th Street). Both of these options connect to Pease Park by a 5-minute walk along the Shoal Creek Greenbelt Trail.