What is home? Is it a place on a map, or a feeling that lives somewhere deeper? A childhood memory, a smell, a sound? A dream you're still reaching for, or a place you carry with you always?

In this workshop, we'll explore the many meanings of home through the language of textile art. Whether your home is real or imagined, remembered or longed for, you'll give it shape, texture, and story through the intimate craft of a handmade fabric journal.

Using fabric, vintage findings, keepsakes, mementos, and treasured photos, you'll create a one-of-a-kind textile art journal that is uniquely, beautifully yours. All forms of creative expression are welcome here—there is no right or wrong way to tell your story.

Along the way, you'll explore and practice a range of textile skills including appliqué, slow stitch, sewing buttons, printing photos onto fabric, and experimenting with different bindings to bring your fabric book to life.

Before our creative session, we'll gather for a preliminary Zoom meeting—a warm, inspiring conversation with your instructor to spark ideas and help you begin dreaming about what home means to you. Come ready to explore, remember, and create.

SKILLS NEEDED:
Come ready to explore, remember, and create. Basic hand sewing skills are helpful but not required.

INSTRUCTOR:
Mary Skrip is a quilter who has been sewing and creating art for 40+ years. She is an active volunteer at AKG and Stitch Buffalo.

SUSTAINABILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is committed to fostering sustainability practices and reducing waste in the textile industry. In this workshop, we will strive to minimize waste and work as much as possible with supplies that have been rescued for reuse.

INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY:
Stitch Buffalo is an ADA compliant facility, with accessible entrances, tables, restrooms, and drinking fountains. Please contact us if you require any accommodations to make your visit safe and comfortable. We are happy to work with you!

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Due to the nature of this class and the preparation required, class fees are non-refundable.

For each class, Stitch Buffalo offers one seat at half-price to a student or community member who otherwise could not afford to attend. To inquire about availability, please e-mail us. We have waiting lists for many classes, so if you register for this discounted class, please consider it a commitment to attend.