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Improvisational Upcycling: From Scraps to Yardage
Event Details
Come to our summer IMPROVISATIONAL UPCYCLING workshop taught by Sharon Chandler Correnty! Learn how to repurpose scraps and discarded fabrics into vibrant new yardage for stylish tops, tunics, or dresses! Celebrate with us the spirit of sustainability as we repurpose, reimagine, and revitalize fabrics that would otherwise go to waste. This one-day workshop takes place on Friday 08/16, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Supplies are included. Click here to register!
About Sharon Chandler Correnty:
With a passion for art and a keen eye for beauty in the discarded, Sharon Chandler Correnty is the spark behind Marigold Studio. Sharon has spent her life learning multiple art techniques as a fiber/textile artist. In 2022, Sharon's work caught the eye of actress Chloe Sevigny, who commissioned a piece. Sharon's work was then featured in the April 2023 edition of British Vogue.
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a Master of Education from Fitchburg State University, Sharon is not only an artist, she brings over 40 years of art education expertise to her craft. Drawing from global travels to roadside discoveries, she meticulously curates deadstock fabric, artifacts, and salvaged pieces. Sharon's unique talent lies in her ability to piece together fabric scraps, weaving captivating stories through her creations.
