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X-WR-CALNAME:Make Mend II: Unravel\, Unwind  
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DESCRIPTION:ADMISSION: \nAdmission is free. Reservations required. \n\nJOIN
  WAITLIST\n\nDESCRIPTION: \nCarrying on the popular Make Mend series of wo
 rkshops\, the dean and members of the USC Roski School of Art and Design h
 ost three new events promoting mending\, fabrication\, and sustainability 
 while highlighting the wabi-sabi concept of embracing flaws and finding be
 auty in imperfection. USC Roski faculty\, staff\, and students will lead s
 essions on unraveling\, spinning\, weaving\, stitching\, needlework\, and 
 other techniques to renew\, reuse\, and repurpose textiles.  \n\n2.12 bill
 ion tons of fabric waste are dumped annually\, but natural materials can b
 e repurposed by fusing\, weaving\, or sewing. For the first workshop\, par
 ticipants are invited to bring old clothing or cloth (natural materials su
 ch as cotton\, silk\, or linen preferred) to be unraveled or shredded and 
 transformed into skeins of usable textiles. The workshop will include a de
 construction circle\, spinning circle\, and community share area\, and cre
 ate inventory to be used in the second and third workshops. No experience 
 is necessary\, and light refreshments will be served. \n\nWorkshop Facilit
 ators:  \n\nChina Adams\, assistant professor of teaching \nSherin Guirgui
 s\, professor of practice\, art\, and design\; chair of foundation \nHaven
  Lin-Kirk\, dean\; professor of art and design \nBrian O’Connell\, assis
 tant professor of teaching and design\; co-chair of design  \nJulia Paull\
 , associate professor of teaching and art\; chair of art 4D \nAlexis Zoto\
 , assistant professor of teaching and design\; co-chair of design  \n\nThi
 s event is being held in conjunction with Green Week. For all Trojans\, Gr
 een Week is your opportunity to learn more about USC’s sustainability fr
 amework\, Assignment: Earth\, and brush up on personal and professional ac
 tions that can help USC achieve its sustainability goals.\n\nRelated Event
 s: \n\nMake Mend II: Tools of the Trade \nFriday\, November 17\, 2023\, fr
 om 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nWatt Hall South Lawn \nFor info\, click HERE. \n
 \nMake Mend II: WORK + Materials Barter Fair \nFriday\, February 23\, 2024
 \, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nWatt Hall Courtyard and South Lawn \nFor mo
 re info\, click HERE. \n\nPresented by USC Visions and Voices. Organized b
 y the USC Roski School of Art and Design. Co-sponsored by the USC Fisher M
 useum of Art\, the USC Pacific Asia Museum\, and the Office of Sustainabil
 ity.
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LOCATION:Watt Hall (WAH)\, South Lawn
SUMMARY:Make Mend II: Unravel\, Unwind  
URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/make_mend_ii_unravel_unwind
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CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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