Learn to make a simple and personalized mask to help protect yourself during this pandemic in this free workshop. To ensure the safety of participants and to follow social distancing requirements this workshop will be held over Zoom. Participants will be responsible for providing their own supplies and equipment. A supply list is provided below.
Please note that the masks made in this workshop are not medical grade. While homemade masks do not completely prevent transmission, they are another precaution that can help slow the spread of the virus. For more information please visit the resources provided below.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
Workshop runs: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Registration deadline: Friday, July 3, 2020
Registration fee: Free!
Supplies: Participants will be responsible for providing their own supplies and equipment. The supplies needed are listed below.
- 2 pieces of good quality cotton 6″ x 9″
- 2 pieces of 1/4″ elastic, each 7″ long
- Sewing machine
- Pins
Register Below:
This workshop is currently at capacity. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list please email [email protected].
Meet your instructor:
Textile and Fibre Artists of Manitoba was the brainchild of five fibre artists. These five, plus others, form the executive for the organization. Our inaugural meeting was October 25, 2017 and since then we have grown to over fifty members and have hosted many workshops and events.
