Learn to upcycle! - Hand Stitching and Upcycling Workshop

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Mackin House | Coquitlam, BC

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Join us at Mackin House Museum for an intro into stitching and upcycling from former Senior-in-Residence Mei Choi!
About this Event

Former Senior-in-Residence and textile artist Mei Choi is returning to Mackin House Museum for another workshop on hand stitching and upcycling.
Learn to hand stitch one-of-a-kind boro patches using the sashiko technique. Use these patches to decorate an upcycled denim tote bag, and yes you get to take the bag home with you!
Saturday, April 18th from 1 PM - 3 PM
$20 Per Person. Registration Required.
1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam
*All skill levels welcome but please note this is a beginner level sewing workshop.

About Mackin House Museum:

Mackin House Museum (operated by Coquitlam Heritage Society) is a museum based out of a 1909 Heritage House originally belonging to the Sales Manager of the Fraser Mill. The house now serves as a community event space, hosts exhibits, and generally works to share the joint culture and history of the diverse city of Coquitlam.

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Support Mackin House Museum today by becoming a member! Members receive benefits like 10% off all paid events and workshops, complimentary private tours, and unlimited free admission to the Museum. Memberships start as low as $10 and support the Museum's programming and archival work.

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Mackin House, 1116 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, Canada

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