{"product_id":"mark-mend-your-fabric-heart","title":"Mark \u0026 Mend Your Fabric \u0026 Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eCould you use a weekly creative practice that helps you feel present and grounded using hand stitching to explore slowing down, mark making, reflection and connection? Are you curious about how the simple act of hand stitching can mend our \u003cem\u003einner\u003c\/em\u003e frays, reconnecting us to ourselves and others in an increasingly divided and chaotic time? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin this 4-week journey using needle, thread and cloth to pause, turn inwards and notice what you notice. Learn how textiles connect us to our hearts, minds, bodies, histories and the world around us while we focus on the\u003cbr\u003ecalming nature of the creative process over outcome, challenging notions of perfectionism and\u003cbr\u003emistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE READ ALL INFO BELOW BEFORE SIGNING UP TO THIS CLASS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkill Level: No previous skills required (basic to advanced)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills Learned:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic embroidery stitches (straight stitch, back stitch, french knot) and mark making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking into the present moment through slow stitch (flow or “the zone”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice with nervous system regulation, mindfulness, noticing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpportunities to learn about textiles from a social\/political\/historical perspective and to\u003cbr\u003eshare personal connections and to and reflections on textiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMust be aged 16+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning outcomes:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach week’s session will include a component connecting creative practice using textiles with\u003cbr\u003enoticing and regulating our nervous systems, as well as time to practice collectively (in silence but also in conversation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, we will examine the social, political and historical roots and significance of textiles to our human lives and engage in personal reflection on the role of\u003cbr\u003etextiles in our lives – past, present and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Here's what we'll cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● Overview of what neuroscience tells us about slow stitch practice and our nervous\u003cbr\u003esystems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● Basic embroidery stitches\/mark making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● Inspiration from other artists with similar creative practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● Historical connections to textiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● Personal connections to textiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we provide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Fabric kit and threads\u003cstrong\u003e (Optional: Kit fee is $20 for a curated selection of materials put together by Amy, or you can bring your own!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● 4 weekly facilitated group sessions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● Notebook for written reflections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● Favorite scraps of natural fabrics (cotton, linen, silk, etc…) and threads (\u003cstrong\u003eoptional kit available at the first class)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Open heart and mind in search of slowing down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso note: This truly is a learning journey, with a teacher guiding each of you towards your sewing goals. It's a small group class, and people work at their own pace. Students who prefer to take a little more time, or who miss a class may need to work on homework between classes, or book in for Open Sew time. We have Supported Open Sew on a regular schedule, as well as non-instructional Sewcials and Your Studio time that can be booked if you don't have a sewing machine at home. We do our best to encourage and support you in finishing your project, but make no guarantee of completion if students miss classes or need extra time. We cannot guarantee available make up classes. We are all individuals in learning style!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the nature and small size of our classes, we are happy to switch you to another session or offer a refund \u003cstrong\u003ewith a minimum of two weeks notice\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin 14 days of your starting class, we are happy to transfer your seat to a friend, but there are\u003cstrong\u003e no refunds available - FINAL SALE.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNo shows are not eligible for refunds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a shift worker (or partnered with one, affecting your ability to plan) or have irregular ability to plan for other reasons, saving your registration for when you are certain about your availability reduces the stress for everyone- and if a class sells out before you get in, reach out to be added to a waitlist or to see if we can squeeze you in. We can often accommodate a last minute extra person, especially if you've been in touch in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Spool Sewing Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51384918409380,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/0608\/9636\/files\/1781719223155_rzbe1ihh.png?v=1781719299","url":"https:\/\/thespoolsewingstudio.com\/products\/mark-mend-your-fabric-heart","provider":"The Spool Sewing Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}