DIY 101: Personal Thrifting & Upcycling Strategy

What part do you want DIY to play in developing your personal style? This introductory course lays the foundation for all your future DIY endeavors. By defining your goals and creating a personal plan, you pave the way for a more successful – and fun – journey to finding your personal style.

In this class, we will explore what YOU want to get out of secondhand shopping – and what categories to steer clear from. This way, you can shop with focus, and find greater success. I’ll help you develop a plan so that you can furnish your home and build your wardrobe out of delightful secondhand pieces, and still have fun at the thrift shop!

Together, we will spell out your crafting dreams: what do you want to try? What do you want to steer clear of? By determining how much of a challenge you want – and DON’T want – you know what sorts of projects to look for, and which ones to avoid. We will talk about how to craft with intention, choose your battles, and give yourself permission to experiment.

The materials we will use are designed to go home with you, so you can continue fleshing out your project goals. At the end, you will go home with a prepared template that will guide you through future decision-making, as you explore and build your personal style.

You can walk through the class with an eye toward your clothes & fashion or your home decor & interior design – or both!

How to find us: We are in the first floor of the apartment building. Enter the main door and proceed past the elevators. Take the first hallway to the right. Exterior doors lock at 8:30pm. If you are not a member with a door code, please plan to arrive before then.

North End Makers is a community that runs a makerspace in North Seattle. We are an all-volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit. Learn more on our website at https://www.northendmakers.org/

Parking is street parking and plentiful in the area.

IMPORTANT INFO:

Refund policy: We currently do not offer refunds or transfers between classes. You may, however, transfer your ticket to another person who is 18 or older. If you need help finding someone to take your spot, you are welcome to post in the class event on our Facebook page or Discord, or ask us to share your email address with the class waitlist.

For your personal safety, please wear closed-toe shoes, tie long hair back, and avoid any dangling jewelry or baggy clothing.

You do not need to bring a paper ticket. Save a tree.

Host or Publisher North End Makers