As a part of programming for the exhibition Radical Craft: Arts Education at Hull-House 1889-1935, the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is partnering with The WasteShed to present their event series, “Radical Mending”. This includes “Paired Repair: a sewing gathering that highlights the role mending can play in a relationship. Bring along someone you care about (partner, spouse, family member, friend, etc.) and a garment that needs mending. Connect with your community while repairing the garments you bring as an act of care!

The goal of the “Radical Mending” workshops is to foster space for connection, to encourage sustainable everyday practices, and to educate one another in the history of the garment industry both past and present. The series will take place in the Residents’ Dining Hall at the Hull-House Museum. The cost of admission includes materials and a meal.

Welcome to The WasteShed's Mobile Mending workshop series!
Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll learn basic mending skills to repair your favorite clothes and extend their lifespan. No prior experience is necessary - just bring along your CLEAN items that need some TLC!

These workshops will take place at The WasteShed Evanston and The WasteShed Chicago, keep an eye on our social media and newsletter for upcoming dates and locations!

Mobile Mending is an evolution of The WasteShed's Radical Mending workshops; the goal of this project is to teach and learn about mending clothing, the history of textile repair, the global textile industry, and its impact on labor and the environment. It's also a chill way to get through your to-mend pile with friends!

Bring clean clothing, knitwear, or domestic textiles that are in need of some attention, and be ready to share your mending know-how (or gain some). This is an art project, so please note that repairs may be artistic. A sewing machine and materials for patching, etc. will be provided, but feel free to bring your own machine, scraps or other supplies if you like.

This workshop is appropriate for participants aged 10 and up, children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Bring snacks or drinks to share if you like!

Masks are required while not actively eating or drinking, we have them if you need one!