Discover the art of sustainable repair! Join Deborah for a hands-on mending workshop and learn how to breathe new life into your worn items.

PVAS Host: Deborah Rochefort

$10/person (PVAS members receive a 10% discount). All ages are welcome, though youth must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is required and limited to 6 participants.

PVMN Continuing Education Credit Eligible

Join us for a hands-on gathering dedicated to the art of mending—an eco-friendly practice that keeps well-loved items out of landfills and helps us connect more deeply with the things we wear and use. We’ll share examples of repaired pieces and demonstrate a variety of visible and invisible mending techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring one or two items in need of repair—whether it’s a sweater with a worn elbow, a shirt with a tear, a tote bag with fraying seams, or the well-loved, worn-out dress of a doll! Whether you’re brand new to mending or looking to expand your skills, you’ll walk away with practical knowledge, creative inspiration, and a renewed appreciation for making things last.

• Walking Distance: Little to no walking. This program will take place in the upstairs of the Case Nature Center, which is wheelchair-accessible.
• Restroom: Indoor, flushing restrooms are available in the Case Nature Center.
• Parking/Where to Meet: Meet inside the Case Nature Center.
• What to Bring: Please bring one or two items in need of repair. Additionally, if you have any scraps of fabric or sewing supplies that you think you will want to use, you are encouraged to bring that along as well! Our instructor will have supplies.

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About our Host: Dr. Deborah Rochefort has a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Connecticut, and is formerly an Assistant Professor of Genetics at Shepherd University.