
Mending Basics
Join instructor Lisa O'Brien on Wednesdays, May 6 & 13 from 6 - 8:30pm to learn mending basics
Available spots
Service Description
In Mending Basics, participants will learn three ways to mend holes or tears in garments: machine darning, visible mending, and outside patches. We will also discuss how to choose the best fabric for the job and how to get to tricky spots like knees and elbows. There will be plenty of time to experiment and repair the garments you brought to the class. Tackle your mending pile & learn new skills, all in the cheerful company of like-minded folks :) Materials or equipment provided by instructor: - Denim and various fabric scraps for patches - Sewing supplies such as scissors, pins and marking tools will be provided. However, students are also welcome to bring their own sewing kit if they prefer to use their own equipment. Materials or equipment required by participant: - Sewing machine - One pair of jeans with a hole or tear and one or two more garments that need mending - Thread to match the garments that need mending - Optional: sewing kit with basic supplies including fabric scissors, pins, hand sewing needles and seam ripper - Your mending questions for the instructor! *There are two sewing machines available at SCAC for participants to use. Please indicate when you register if you require one of these sewing machines. This course is for the confident beginner and up Adults from age 14+




Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Sheep Creek Arts Council Class Policy 1. A membership to the Sheep Creek Arts Council is required to participate in classes offered by the Council. Membership fees are non-refundable. 2. Full payment is a must to register for a class or workshop. E-transfer is the preferred method payment but cash, cheque, MasterCard or Visa and debt are also accepted. 3. If there are insufficient paid registrations and there is a need to cancel the class, students will be notified and will receive a full refund. 4. Should there be room in a class already in progress, new students are welcome to join. 5. Fees for classes and workshops missed because of an event beyond the control of the Arts Council (such as travel, road conditions, illness, weather or emergencies) cannot be refunded or credited to another class. 6. Arts Council cannot provide replacement or make up classes for classes missed. 7. Cancellations must occur at least two weeks prior to the date of the class or workshop to receive a refund. 8. Students are responsible for purchasing their own supplies on the recommended supply list, when required, as well as such supplies as table coverings and paper towels to keep the facility clean. 9. Students are expected to use the provided plastic tablecloths to protect their workspace. Students are responsible for their own clean up. Receptacles are provided for clean up of acrylic, oil and watercolour paints. 10. Classes will start on time. 11. Arts Council reserves the right to adjust the class schedule, fee’s structure, and cancel or modify a class at any time. 12. Arts Council, its contractors and/or volunteers will not be held responsible for any losses, stolen property or personal injury that may occur while students are attending classes or workshops. 13. Arts Council is not responsible for artwork left in the facility. If any unclaimed artwork remains in the facility after a class or workshop is completed, it will be disposed of.
Contact Details
Sheep Creek Arts Council, Sunset Blvd SW, Diamond Valley, AB, Canada
scac@live.ca
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