Make Mend: DARN.

850 West 37th Street,Los Angeles CA 90089

10 September, 2021

Description

Join the Dean, faculty, and staff of USC Roski in a sewing circle for demonstrations of visible stitching, Sashiko, and darning techniques. Wabi-Sabi Workshop SeriesWabi-sabi is the Japanese concept of “flawed beauty,” or beauty in imperfection. Many of the art and craft practices associated with wabi-sabi include everyday techniques and skills to elevate or showcase broken or damaged objects and highlight their flaws. Such mending and reflecting on repair can bring with it healing and acceptance of imperfection or transience. Make Mend is a series of wabi-sabi workshops presented by the USC Roski School of Art and Design that will explore fixing or improving what is damaged, broken, or torn, with respect towards the handmade and creativity as a wellness practice. Participants are invited to bring items that need repair, embellishment, or altering, and all skill levels are welcome. At the “DARN.” workshop, join Dean of USC Roski Haven Lin-Kirk and members of the USC Roski faculty and staff in a sewing circle for demonstrations of visible stitching, Sashiko (slow stitching), and darning techniques. Kits will be provided to participants, who will repair and elevate their damaged clothing through patching, mending, and visible sewing, and promote sustainability on a personal level. Click to read more. COVID-19 Health and Safety: This event will require masks for all attendees, vaccinated or unvaccinated. Masks should be worn at all times when individuals are not actively consuming food or beverage. Anyone refusing to comply with mask requirements is subject to removal from the event. In addition to mask precautions, the University requires all persons accessing USC campuses to complete a symptom check on Trojan Check (https://trojancheck.usc.edu/login) prior to their visit. Photo identification and proof of Trojan Check must be submitted upon entry. Related events:Make Mend: I’m DYE-ING to Make That! Monday, December 6, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. USC Fisher Museum of Art Courtyard Make Mend: Kintsugi Hack Friday, April 15, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Galen Ceramics Studio, Watt Hall 107 Presented by USC Visions and Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative. Organized by the USC Roski School of Art and Design. Co-sponsored by the USC Fisher Museum of Art and the USC Pacific Asia Museum.