Visible Mending and Patching
4/18/20261:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Location: Art Place Studios, 2015 Asheville Hwy
Event Description
Instructor: Nicki Stewart
Date: 4/18/2026
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $65 Non-Member: $75
Learn the foundations for mending! You’ll learn eight basic stitches and some techniques to start your project. Materials will be provided as you learn the basics in the first part of class. Then, we’ll move on to the repair steps in the second half of class; please bring a repair project to focus on.
When bringing a project to mend, please remember that woven fabrics (cotton, linen, denim) are ideal for this workshop; however, you are welcome to bring a knit (sweater, stretch shirt), as I’ll also give a short presentation on mending these types of garments.
Date: 4/18/2026
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Member: $65 Non-Member: $75
Learn the foundations for mending! You’ll learn eight basic stitches and some techniques to start your project. Materials will be provided as you learn the basics in the first part of class. Then, we’ll move on to the repair steps in the second half of class; please bring a repair project to focus on.
When bringing a project to mend, please remember that woven fabrics (cotton, linen, denim) are ideal for this workshop; however, you are welcome to bring a knit (sweater, stretch shirt), as I’ll also give a short presentation on mending these types of garments.
Artist Bio:
Textiles are the core of my creative journey. As a textile artist, educator, and curator, I delve into themes of gender, ancestry, social structures, and the environment. Through my work—embroidery, block printing, and the use of natural dyes on vintage and repurposed fabrics—I stitch narratives that reflect the rich complexity of human existence. Each stitch carries a story, highlighting our shared challenges and triumphs.
Sustainability is fundamental to my practice, shaping my material choices and methods. By rejuvenating existing resources, I craft pieces that are not only visually compelling but also advocate for environmental consciousness.
I earned my BFA in Costume Design and Production from the California Institute of the Arts (CalARTS), and my education extended beyond my major, exposing me to a variety of artistic disciplines and innovative thinkers. I spent 16 years in the vibrant worlds of film and television, collaborating with renowned brands such as Chevy, AT&T, MTV, Verizon, Honda, Pringles, and Toyota, among others. My experience spans television shows (Better Call Saul, Perpetual Grace, Outer Range, to name a few), films, music videos, print media for commercial and editorial projects, and runway events. In 2021, I transitioned from the film industry to launch my own art-forward brand, Knomad Tiger, and embrace my role as an independent artist.
In recent years, my work has been featured in various publications, such as Quiltfolk New Mexico Issue 33, The New Mexico Field Guide, Northern Eclecta, and Tempo. I also conduct workshops in embroidery, block printing, and natural dyeing techniques. This year, I have been invited to participate in several group exhibitions, including teaching workshops at Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch in Abiquiú, New Mexico.
Textiles are the core of my creative journey. As a textile artist, educator, and curator, I delve into themes of gender, ancestry, social structures, and the environment. Through my work—embroidery, block printing, and the use of natural dyes on vintage and repurposed fabrics—I stitch narratives that reflect the rich complexity of human existence. Each stitch carries a story, highlighting our shared challenges and triumphs.
Sustainability is fundamental to my practice, shaping my material choices and methods. By rejuvenating existing resources, I craft pieces that are not only visually compelling but also advocate for environmental consciousness.
I earned my BFA in Costume Design and Production from the California Institute of the Arts (CalARTS), and my education extended beyond my major, exposing me to a variety of artistic disciplines and innovative thinkers. I spent 16 years in the vibrant worlds of film and television, collaborating with renowned brands such as Chevy, AT&T, MTV, Verizon, Honda, Pringles, and Toyota, among others. My experience spans television shows (Better Call Saul, Perpetual Grace, Outer Range, to name a few), films, music videos, print media for commercial and editorial projects, and runway events. In 2021, I transitioned from the film industry to launch my own art-forward brand, Knomad Tiger, and embrace my role as an independent artist.
In recent years, my work has been featured in various publications, such as Quiltfolk New Mexico Issue 33, The New Mexico Field Guide, Northern Eclecta, and Tempo. I also conduct workshops in embroidery, block printing, and natural dyeing techniques. This year, I have been invited to participate in several group exhibitions, including teaching workshops at Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch in Abiquiú, New Mexico.