Join THECOLORG at EcoFair for a Memory Bear Making Workshop!
This is a soft experience where participants will learn how to sew a simple special teddy bear using clothes, garments, or scraps that hold sentimental value to them. This workshop will be a mix of hand and machine sewing - ALL levels of skill welcome from absolute beginner to advanced.
The goal for this workshop is to create a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals of all ages can come together to share their stories and memories through this hands-on activity. By repurposing cherished clothing items into a cuddly handmade teddy bear, THECOLORG hopes to help participants recognize, preserve, and honor the memories associated with the fabrics and their histories, while simultaneously giving the material a sustainable new life. The workshop will be led by THECOLORG and designed for any level of skill. Participants will be provided with a pattern, basic sewing supplies (needles, thread, scissors, etc.), step-by-step instructions, and individual attention throughout the workshop. While participants would ideally bring fabric that is personally meaningful to them, THECOLORG will also provide free scrap and up-cycled fabrics for use. At the end of the workshop, everyone will have a new soft friend to take home, gift, or to travel with and create new memories!