SHOTWELL Mending (+ Making) Circle

Vest composed of vintage fabric by Gabriel Russo

Need to fix a hole in your favorite shirt? Tired of knitting at home? Join neighbors for an evening of mending, making and community.

SHOTWELL Mending (+ Making) Circle
Monday, May 18, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 pm
at StorefrontLab
337 Shotwell Street
San Francisco, CA  94110 

The Invitation
Mending circles have deep cultural roots, but their principles of reuse and community have a contemporary resonance. Folks seeking a more sustainable, socially connected way of life have found solace in these informal gatherings of friends and neighbors centered around knowledge sharing and friendship. It seemed like a good fit with SHOTWELL’s mission of building community and neighborhood resiliency.

What we'll have on hand:
+ A couple of experienced menders who can help others
+ Basic supplies: thread, needles, scissors, fabric markers 
+ Ironing board and sewing machine (not fancy)
+ Sashiko stencils and reference books (courtesy of Pam)
+ Snacks and drinks 

What you can bring:
+ A project or two that you'd like to work on. Makers can bring whatever they're working on. 
+ Any materials or tools you'd like to work with or share
+ Reference materials to share
+ Ideas for how we can make our mending circle fun and purposeful, as well as easy to sustain over time
+ Friends and neighbors, especially elders and younger folks.

To RSVP so we can plan accordingly.