ADMISSION: 
Admission is free and open to everyone. Reservations required. RSVP beginning Monday, November 2, at 10 a.m.

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DESCRIPTION:
Make Mend returns for its third iteration at USC! Organized by the USC Roski School of Art and Design, this ongoing series of workshops and craft events focuses on sustainability, repair, and creative reuse. In this first workshop, participants learn introductory techniques, including how to make their own pincushions and small cases.

The series welcomes participants of all experience levels. No previous sewing or construction experience is required, and tools and materials will be provided.

What to Expect
Learn simple hand-sewing and construction techniques using repurposed fabrics. Participants may move among several hands-on activity stations, including:

> Pincushion and etui making
> Patch and detachable-pocket construction
> Visible mending and decorative repair
> A communal mending circle
> Fabric embellishment using buttons, trims, and handmade notions

An etui is a small case designed to hold essential sewing or craft tools. You’ll be invited to create a personal etui or pincushion! 

This is One Part of a Series!
Make Mend III is a three-part participatory series exploring handwork, material experimentation, sustainability, and community exchange. Each event stands on its own, so you're welcome to join us for any or all of the three workshops. Across the series, participants can learn practical techniques, experiment with natural materials, and explore how making and mending can extend the life of objects while creating opportunities for creativity and connection.

Make Mend III: Open Vat
Friday, February 5, 2027, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Watt Hall South Lawn 

Make Mend III: Work + Artist/Crafter Barter Fair
Friday, April 2, 2027, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunken Lawn south of Watt Hall and Watt Hall Courtyard

Presented by USC Visions and Voices and the USC Roski School of Art and Design.