Upcycling and Art Workshops
Join Cyd Eva and Brianna Mend Klassen of Pattern Nation for this two-hour creative fashion design workshop. we will guide you in bringing new life to old clothing, mending rips and stains, and creating a wearable piece of art with our expert guidance.
Attend to one workshop to learn some basics and come back for more sessions to dive deeper into your textile reworking practice. We will have a few items of secondhand clothing available to incorporate into your designs, but encourage all participants to bring at least one item of clothing to get the most out of the workshop.
We will be transforming pre-loved clothing into new creations using various techniques
such as: Sewing Machine Basics, Textile painting, Embroidery & hand stitching, embellishing with rhinestones, sequins and more, Mending & patchworking
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MARCH 2nd MAY 4th JUNE 22nd 2025
Slice of Life 1636 Vennables Street Vancouver BC
Register for our winter 2024 classes listed above: Evergreen Cultural Center Classes or Place Des Arts Classes
We offer art and upcycling workshops for students of all ages. Taught by Cyd Eva and Brianna Klassen we share our creative expertise to encourage students to express themselves while learning new skills. Currently Cyd is teaching Dress to Express: Upcycling Fashion and Creative Collage as well as Just for Adults pARTy, spring break, pro-d day and summer camp programs for youth at Place Des Arts in Coquitlam BC. Brianna has previously taught at UBC Camps and at the Port Moody Arts Centre and joins Cyd in facilitating our workshop offerings. Pattern Nation has led youth art series with Artstarts BC in the past and recently put together a in school upcycling workshop series for David Branken Elementary School in Surrey. If you are interested in booking us to teach a workshop/s in your community, please contact us.
Testimonials from the parents of past students of Cyd Eva
“My child learned new skills, was inspired by and encouraged by the teacher to explore different media. The teacher was approachable, encouraging and positive.”
“Fantastic instructor - my daughter loved her energy, encouragement and creativity. She loved the class and how she got to explore designing and learn new skills.”
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