Refashion Lab - Sewing & Upcycle Workshop for Teens
About this Event
Don’t buy it- make it!
Join Refashion Lab, a hands-on workshop for high school students (rising freshmen - graduating seniors), and learn sewing and creative design techniques to transform secondhand and unwanted clothes into unique pieces that fit your style!
All skill levels are welcome, and no sewing experience is required – we’ll provide all the tools and materials you need.
Each week, we'll complete a project over the course of 2 two-hour sessions, Thursday and Friday from 2PM - 4PM.
Dates:
- July 16 & 17
- July 23 & 24
- July 30 & 31
- August 6 & 7
- August 13 & 14
- August 20 & 21
- August 27 & 28
Check back for the project schedule!
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Ages: 13–18 (rising Freshmen - gradutating Seniors)
What to Bring: Form fitting clothing that you can try things on over. One or two clean clothing items for upcycling (optional).
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
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This low-cost program is brought to you by Stitch Club at ISS. We believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to creative education. Please contact us for financial assistance options.
All participants must complete a signed by a parent or guardian prior to their first session. Please email your completed form to [email protected], or bring in a printed copy at your first session.
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ABOUT ISS:
Immigrant Social Services (ISS) strives to co-create an environment where underserved immigrants and children of immigrants in Chinatown/Lower East Side can thrive and shape their futures. Through our programs and services, we nurture and empower our community’s children, youth, young adults, families, and older adults to restore their agency, while working to transform systems and cultivate opportunities that enable them to flourish.
IG:@iss_nyc
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 23.18
