Join us for an interactive workshop led by artist Miron Kiselev, focused on repairing and extending the life of garments through an approach that blends function, creativity, and personal expression.

🗓️ Saturday, April 18 | 4–7 PM
📍 67 West St., Studio 513

Over the course of the session, participants will work on their own garments—repairing, embellishing, and reimagining them through hand-stitching and mixed materials. Alongside this, we’ll contribute to a shared textile piece, part of Miron’s ongoing collaborative project.

The workshop will introduce three core techniques: darning stitch for repairing holes, backstitch for closing seams and attaching patches, and herringbone (cross) stitch for reinforcing edges and decorative finishes. Participants are welcome to focus on one technique or explore all three throughout the session.

Participants are invited to bring one or two garments in need of repair or ready to be transformed. Miron will guide the session with demonstrations and hands-on support, while leaving space for individual exploration.

What to bring:

• A garment you’d like to repair or transform (recommended)
• Any special materials you’d like to incorporate (optional)

All sewing tools, threads, and a selection of textile materials will be provided. Materials will also be available for those who prefer to practice on sample fabric.

Open to all levels, no prior experience required.

ARTIST STATEMENT

"My fascination with creating objects that challenge the fashion status quo began during my years as a student. By examining why we are drawn to certain materials, I envision a future in which we favor natural fabrics and extend the life of garments through repair.I aim to share knowledge and foster awareness about the hidden waste behind artificial fibers, chemical dyes, and outsourced manufacturing. I believe that an informed consumer can embrace sustainability at an individual level. While I may be idealistic, I hope that once sustainability becomes fashionable, fast fashion will lose its grip, and we will learn to love and cherish our clothes more deeply.Through embroidery and “Expressive Repair” workshops, I explore ways of cultivating a special bond between wearer and garment. Repairing, embellishing, or modifying clothing allows us to create one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect individuality, care, and creativity." Miron Kiselev

ARTIST BIO

Miron Kiselev is a New York City–based artist who received his BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2019. He has exhibited work in Moscow, Providence, and New York. His practice is rooted in repurposed and upcycled fabrics, often incorporating embroidery and embellishment to encourage viewers to consider repair as a path toward extending the life of garments.

In 2018, Miron created Expressive Repair at the RISD Museum—an ongoing project that has since been featured at New York Textile Month, Atlantic Antic, and Earth Day. His artistic practice draws inspiration from graffiti and a search for a visual language that promotes sustainability through fashion. He firmly believes in the personal responsibility of prolonging the life of garments to minimize waste and cultivate individuality.