Participants can expect to learn several methods of adding decorative embellishments to existing garments or projects, including spikes, lace, beading, and more.
All materials will be provided, and most skills taught can be done with or without a machine. The workshop will be followed by an open advising portion in which participants will receive one-on-one, professional guidance in their own costume construction projects!
Please bring along any projects, ideas, or inspiration to use as a starting point.
We will also have a costume swap, so bring the silly, strange, and unusual garments you no longer need.
The workshop will begin at 2:00 PM(doors open at 1:30 PM)
Tickets are on a sliding scale; please pay what you can afford, and consider paying it forward for others if you are in a position to do so.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Evangeline Randazzo (She/They) is an apparel designer, patternmaker, and tailor with nearly a decade of professional experience. She currently works as a technical apparel designer for L.L. Bean and is the owner/operator of Dasterdly Custom Apparel, a local custom clothing/tailoring brand that serves southern Maine. Evangeline feels that sewing proficiency can be a force for positive change, promoting self-expression, sustainability, and affirmation in people’s lives. Follow Dasterdly at @weardasterdly on Instagram!
ABOUT THE COSTUME & CLOTHING SWAP
In the spirit of Halloween and sustainability, we’re hosting a costume and clothing swap at the event. Bring gently used items and trade them for something new to you.
CLOTHING SWAP GUIDELINES
Items should be clean and gently used
Please send your items through the dryer before the swap
Outerwear, shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, shoes, hats, jewelry, masks, gloves, and strange accessories are welcome
Please be mindful of the number of items you bring
Clothes that are not exchanged will be donated to Preble Street
ABOUT THE SERIES
Mechanics’ Hall is committed to the innovative vision of our founders: to make knowledge, ideas, and arts accessible. Making at the Hall is a series of gatherings that spotlight innovative local artists. Each event begins with an introduction to their craft, followed by a hands-on workshop where the public is invited to actively create and explore. All materials are provided—simply bring your curiosity.
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
The Greater Portland Metro’s Congress & Casco Street Stop is directly in front of our building, served by routes 1, 7, 8, and 9B.
Parking is available at the Arts District Garage, which has entrances on Casco and Brown Street, with a rate of $5 per hour. Metered street parking is available on Congress, Casco, Cumberland, Free Street, and other nearby streets. Free hourly street parking is available between Parris and Alder Street.
ACCESSIBILITY
To enter our building, patrons will need to navigate a single step. There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator and a ramp available upon request at the ticket check-out.
If you need accessibility accommodations/questions please contact us at programming@mainemechanics.org or 207-773-8396.
This series is supported in part by the Fisher Foundation
