This is an in-person program. 

Learn a fun technique - visible mending - to repair knit fabrics and add beautiful embroidery embellishments. Feel free to bring your own clothing to work on, or practice using the sample fabrics we provide!

Short Bio

Hi! My name is Mariko.  I’m a creative spirit, a mom, and first generation Japanese-American. I’m inspired by my mother’s boundless creativity and my father’s ability to fix absolutely anything. I am dedicated to integrating the timeless principles of mottainai—honoring the value of minimizing waste—and wabi-sabi, which celebrates the beauty in imperfection. Through thoughtful mending, creative upcycling, and mindful thrifting, I strive to give new life to forgotten items, reduce waste, and promote a more sustainable way of living. 

To learn more about Mariko and her business, visit her website.

This program is for ages 14+.