Mending and Mojitos

Got something in your closet that needs mending? Haven't got round to it yet, or not sure how to?

Join us for a beginner-friendly DIY mending masterclass led by professional fiber arts instructor Kristine Brandel! Learn how to extend the useful life of your clothing, plus sip on refreshing mojitos made with fair trade rum from local ethical distillery Chicago Cane Cooperative.

How does it work? Just book your ticket and show up! Needles and thread, plus other mending materials, will be provided. You are welcome to bring along any items of clothing you want to learn how to mend. If you don't have anything, no worries - we'll have some fabric scraps and old clothing you can practice on.

Ticket prices: $15 or $5 for Chicago Fair Trade members (contact us for the discount code). Interested in becoming a Chicago Fair Trade member? and purchase your year-long membership as a ticket!

This event is part of Chicago Fair Trade's World Fair Trade Day Celebrations! World Fair Trade Day is an inclusive worldwide festival of events celebrating fair trade and its critical role in combating income inequality, exploitation, and climate change. Hundreds of celebrations will take place in May in over seventy countries. Chicago's celebration is the biggest World Fair Trade Day event in the US. Check out our full calendar or events

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