Join Dante Gonzalez for a unique mending class where you’ll learn to transform worn-out clothing into bespoke works of art. Dante will guide students through the process of using various weaving patterns to mend fabrics, adding decorative and durable repairs. Discover how to create beautiful, intricate designs while extending the lives of your favorite garments.
Date
Saturday, October 18th, 2026
Time
12:00-2:30 pm ET
Location
Zoom, a link will be sent to participants the day before class
Cost
$75
Recording
All Mending Series sessions will be recorded. A link to each recording will be emailed to all registrants following the live session. Each link is live for three months after the live session.
Class Materials
- Needle (preferably larger/embroidery sized to fit embroidery floss)
- Embroidery floss (or similar thread) in contrasting colors, preferably different than the garment for visibility
- Fabric/a garment, preferably of a medium weave (denim, knit, stretch, or very lightweight fabrics not recommended for beginners)
- Embroidery hoop (or a darning mushroom if working in a small/tricky area)
- Scissors/snips
- Paper and pencil if creating/tracking a pattern
About the Mending Series
This series explores mending as both a practical skill and a thoughtful act of care, encouraging creative expression, environmental consciousness, and gratitude for the garments that hold meaning in our lives. Students will learn technical approaches to repairing a wide range of textiles from practicing artists and teachers, while exploring increasingly specialized mending techniques. Stitchers of all experience levels are welcome to join for part or all of the series.
Scholarships
We have one scholarship seat available for this workshop. To be considered for a scholarship, please fill out this scholarship application form.
Our Teacher
Dante Gonzalez (he/they) is a material storyteller through textiles and costume. Crafting with a mix of used, off-cut, and new materials, they create soft works and garments, drawing inspiration from the natural world and their pluralistic background as a Mexican-Iranian-German-American. His work focuses on curious joys, intimate transformations, and the power of the fabulous. He has been designing, performing, and writing in Brooklyn for the past few years, and is originally from Denton, Texas. Recent theatre shows he has contributed to include Dad Don’t Read This, Calf Scramble, Bad Kreyol, and Orpheus in the Overworld. In their free time, Dante enjoys dancing, cooking for their loved ones, and watching the birds.