Creative Mending: The Art of the Patch
Join Philadelphia-based artist Julie Woodard to create a one-of-a-kind art patch that can later be used to mend or embellish a favorite garment.
A garment adorned with a handmade patch can tell a story, express your personality, and extend the life of items in your closet. In this workshop, participants will build skills and confidence in hand stitching and appliqué—the technique of layering textiles to form images and patterns. Julie will introduce essential tools, demonstrate techniques, and share how textile repair and reuse play a role in her broader visual art practice.
All materials are included; however, attendees are welcome to bring textiles from home that hold significance for them or they would like to repurpose. As we stitch, we’ll exchange stories and ideas, making the process as meaningful as the finished piece.
The program will begin with a short gallery discussion in the special exhibition, “Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still Life.” Your ticket includes museum admission for the day, and you are welcome to come early to explore the galleries, café, and gift shop before the workshop.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Educator of Adult and Community Programs, Bailey Gamberg, at [email protected] or (610) 388-8120.
Teaching Artist Bio
Using salvaged textiles, found objects, pigments and thread, artist Julie Woodard creates impressionistic landscapes, multimedia installations, functional sculptures, and wearable pieces that convey her passion for nature, memory, and creative reuse. Current incarnations pay tribute to her late mom and repurpose family heirlooms, as well as feature vintage goods, cutting room remnants, broken furniture, and street debris. Julie’s artistic practice incorporates elements of animation, applique, ceramics, collage, embroidery, quilting, painting, printmaking, songwriting, and sculpture. Every piece has a story. Every material is repurposed with purpose. Learn more at www.juiceboxworkshop.com and @juiceboxworkshop on Instagram and Facebook.