Sweater Weather

This hands-on ses­sion is the per­fect oppor­tu­ni­ty to bring cher­ished items back to life. In this wel­com­ing sewing cir­cle, you’ll learn basic vis­i­ble mend­ing tech­niques that are both mind­ful and cre­ative, allow­ing you to repair your gar­ments in a way that adds artis­tic flair and longevi­ty. Whether you have nev­er sewn by hand or are expe­ri­enced in mend­ing, this work­shop will intro­duce you to acces­si­ble, sim­ple big-stitch tech­niques that can revive and per­son­al­ize your favorite garments.

For ages: 4 years and up (no sewing expe­ri­ence required)

Bronx Coun­cil on the Arts one of the 2025 Gov­er­nors Island Arts Orga­ni­za­tions in Res­i­dence.