Fri, Sep 18
|St. Albert Public Library
Small stitches, Beautiful pouches with Arlene Westen
Create a unique handmade pouch perfect for glasses, coins, pencils or treasured small objects.
Time & Location
Sep 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
St. Albert Public Library, 5 St Anne St, St. Albert, AB T8N 3Z9, Canada
About the event
Discover the beauty of slow stitching in this beginner-friendly 3-hour workshop inspired by the Japanese tradition of Boro and appreciation of the imperfect and handmade. Using simple hand-stitching techniques and creatively layered fabric scraps, students will create a unique miniature pouch perfect for glasses, coins, pencils, or treasured small objects. This class celebrates resourcefulness, texture, and the quiet beauty of giving old fabrics new life. No sewing experience necessary. Instructor will supply the tools and materials for students.
Register directly with the St. Albert Public Library.