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Wear, Repair, Reuse: Visible Mending with Amy Brockman
2026-12-09 10:30:00 2026-12-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Wear, Repair, Reuse: Visible Mending with Amy Brockman Step away from fast fashion and embrace the art of creative repair! LaSalle Branch - LaSalle Meeting Room

Wednesday, December 09
10:30am - 12:00pm

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LaSalle Branch

LaSalle Meeting Room

Step away from fast fashion and embrace the art of creative repair!

Led by local artist and textile creative Amy Brockman, this workshop teaches you how to extend the life of your wardrobe through colorful, intentional hand-mending.

Bring a well-loved item of clothing in need of TLC; we’ll supply the needles, thread, patches, and hands-on guidance. Perfect for total beginners and seasoned crafters looking for a mindful, sustainable practice. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies |

LaSalle Branch
h.johnson@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-282-4633
Branch manager
Haley Johnson
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Mon, Oct 19 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 Closed
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Features: reservable meeting & study rooms, art studio/in-branch art kits, play area for children, public internet computers, wireless laptops for in-house use

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