#ThreadsThatLink Workshop 2: Creating a Drawstring Bag
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[ID: Event poster from Calgary Outlink, advertising a workshop series titled "#ThreadsThatLink," presented by Threads That Thrive. August 12th & September 16th, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, at CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW). Description of event: Outlink is offering two workshops in collaboration with Threads That Thrive! Session 1: hemming and basic repair; session 2: using a sewing machine to create a drawstring bag and accessories. There is a graphic of a pink and blue background and a person sewing fabric on the bottom right-hand corner. Outlink's logo in the bottom right corner beside the person. /end ID]
In collaboration with Threads That Thrive, Outlink will be providing workshops on clothing repair and other sewing techniques! The workshops will be facilitated by Threads That Thrive instructor Georgia (she/her), who is knowledgeable and passionate for all things sewing!
This is the second workshop. In this session, you will be taught how to create a drawstring bag and accessories.
Both workshops are free, and will be at CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW), in the Common Room. Upon arrival, you will be let inside the building by Cassidy (he/him). Please arrive at 10:45 AM to ensure you are on time. The event will begin at 11:00 AM. Lunch provided by Outlink will start at 1:00 PM. The workshop will take approximately three hours and you will be taught beginner skills such as hemming, repairs, and basic alterations.
This is a free event. To register, click this link to fill out the Google Form. We encourage folks to sign up as early as possible. We will be limiting the number of participants to 15 people to create a more comfortable facilitation experience.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT AN RSVP TO THE MEETUP EVENT WILL NOT GUARANTEE YOU A SPOT. REGISTER USING THE LINK ABOVE.***
There is street parking in front of the building on 12 Ave, and metal bike parking rails on the sidewalk, and next to the driveway in front of the building. Nearby LRT stations include Victoria Park, 1st Street, and 3rd Street stations.
Nearby bus stops include:
Eastbound 12 Ave SW @ 2 St SW: #90
Westbound 11 Ave SW @ 2 St SW: #13, #90, #449
Westbound 11 Ave S @ Centre St: #24
Northbound 4 St SW @ 12 Ave SW: #3, #17, #449
There is a ramp that leads up to the front door, and a portable ramp can be placed on the step once you get in, if needed. The building has gender neutral washrooms.