UPCOMING
WORKSHOPS
& EVENTS
CREATING YOUR DRAG PERSONA W/ CHASE LOUNGE AND LOUIS PRIMADONNA
Get creative and make a unique bolo tie crafted from your favorite knick-knacks! Bring along meaningful items from home that are gathering dust on your shelf or choose from our collection of reuse materials. We’ll help you transform them into meaningful, wearable art through basic jewelry-making techniques. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind accessory and the skills to continue adding flair to your wardrobe.
Bystander Intervention Training
Our Bystander Intervention training workshop with CAT-911 fosters skills to address conflict, build trust, and support accountability in our communities
Scrappy Mending
Dive into the world of revitalizing your wardrobe with Scrappy Mending! In this workshop, you'll transform one well-loved (stained, ripped, etc.) non-knit item from your wardrobe using basic sewing materials and techniques such as patchwork and embroidery. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a budget-friendly way to learn sewing skills and start mending your own clothes quickly. By the end, you'll have a refreshed garment and the know-how to continue sustainable mending at home.
Tickets are FREE courtesy of Library Foundation of LA. Show up at time of event. Please be on time as the class is only one hour.
Materials: All necessary additional materials, besides the item to be upcycled will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Scrappy Mending
Dive into the world of revitalizing your wardrobe with Scrappy Mending! In this workshop, you'll transform one well-loved (stained, ripped, etc.) non-knit item from your wardrobe using basic sewing materials and techniques such as patchwork and embroidery. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a budget-friendly way to learn sewing skills and start mending your own clothes quickly. By the end, you'll have a refreshed garment and the know-how to continue sustainable mending at home.
Tickets are FREE courtesy of Library Foundation of LA. Register HERE or show up at time of event.
Materials: All necessary additional materials, besides the item to be upcycled will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Knick Knack Bolo Tie
Get creative and make a unique bolo tie crafted from your favorite knick-knacks! Bring along meaningful items from home that are gathering dust on your shelf or choose from our collection of reuse materials. We’ll help you transform them into meaningful, wearable art through basic jewelry-making techniques. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind accessory and the skills to continue adding flair to your wardrobe.
Scrappy Mending - NO PRIOR ART Event
Dive into the world of revitalizing your wardrobe with Scrappy Mending! In this workshop, you'll transform one well-loved (stained, ripped, etc.) non-knit item from your wardrobe using basic sewing materials and techniques such as patchwork and embroidery. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a budget-friendly way to learn sewing skills and start mending your own clothes quickly. By the end, you'll have a refreshed garment and the know-how to continue sustainable mending at home.
This event is free, made possible with support from Getty through its PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative. You can find more information HERE.
Materials: All necessary additional materials, besides the item to be upcycled will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Upcycled Hanging Lamps - NO PRIOR ART Event
Make Your Own Hanging Lamp
Join Rebuild and kickstart your electronics journey with an introduction to essential electronics skills! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll transform an everyday object into a unique hanging lamp. This class focuses on basic electronics and creative reuse, teaching you how to safely wire and assemble a lamp from upcycled materials. You'll gain confidence in working with electrical components and leave with a one-of-a-kind light fixture.
Bystander Intervention Training
Our Bystander Intervention training workshop with CAT-911 fosters skills to address conflict, build trust, and support accountability in our communities
Scrappy Mending - NO PRIOR ART Event
Dive into the world of revitalizing your wardrobe with Scrappy Mending! In this workshop, you'll transform one well-loved (stained, ripped, etc.) non-knit item from your wardrobe using basic sewing materials and techniques such as patchwork and embroidery. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a budget-friendly way to learn sewing skills and start mending your own clothes quickly. By the end, you'll have a refreshed garment and the know-how to continue sustainable mending at home.
This event is free, made possible with support from Getty through its PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative. You can find more information HERE.
Materials: All necessary additional materials, besides the item to be upcycled will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Mending Happy Hour @ Patagonia Pasadena
Come join Rebuild at Patagonia Pasadena for Holiday Happy Hour! We will be running a repair table but there will also be food and hot beverages, holiday crafts, and live music!
Repairs: Bring your Patagonia gear in need of fixin' and give them new life with the help of Rebuild! We will take items on a first come, first serve basis. Any repairs that do not get completed within the 2 happy hour sessions will be sent out to our Reno or Colorado repair center. PLEASE LAUNDER YOUR ITEMS BEFORE SUBMITTING FOR REPAIR.
Mending Happy Hour @ Patagonia Pasadena
Come join Rebuild at Patagonia Pasadena for Holiday Happy Hour! We will be running a repair table but there will also be food and hot beverages, holiday crafts, and live music!
Repairs: Bring your Patagonia gear in need of fixin' and give them new life with the help of Rebuild! We will take items on a first come, first serve basis. Any repairs that do not get completed within the 2 happy hour sessions will be sent out to our Reno or Colorado repair center. PLEASE LAUNDER YOUR ITEMS BEFORE SUBMITTING FOR REPAIR.
Scrappy Mending - NO PRIOR ART Event
Dive into the world of revitalizing your wardrobe with Scrappy Mending! In this workshop, you'll transform one well-loved (stained, ripped, etc.) non-knit item from your wardrobe using basic sewing materials and techniques such as patchwork and embroidery. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a budget-friendly way to learn sewing skills and start mending your own clothes quickly. By the end, you'll have a refreshed garment and the know-how to continue sustainable mending at home.
This event is free, made possible with support from Getty through its PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative. You can find more information here
Materials: All necessary additional materials, besides the item to be upcycled will be provided.
Ages: 12+
INVENTORS DAY @ Central Library
Calling inventors, creators, makers, crafters, tinkerers, artists, and scientists of all ages! This day-long event activates the whole Central Library, and features:
Hands-on activities: Indigenous Futurism & Technologies Tiles Project, Jewelry Tinkering, Fabric Art (by Rebuild!) and more;
Screenings and conversations: On toy design, IP, and more;
Gallery tours: Led by curator Todd Lerew; and
Pop-up Installations: One-day only presentations by KAOS Network.
Rebuild will be hosting a fabric art pop up table for all ages and a sock packers making workshop for the Teenscape Program (15-19).
This event is free, made possible with support from Getty through its PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative. You can find more information HERE.
Building a Tattooing Practice with Original Imprints
Join Rebuild and Original Imprints for an introduction to stick and poke tattooing (on squash!) and designing flash sheets. Plus, enjoy insider tips and resources to start your tattoo journey!
You can buy tickets HERE and tickets range from $10-$40 dollars
Ages: 18+
Scrappy Mending
Dive into the world of revitalizing your wardrobe with Scrappy Mending! In this workshop, you'll transform one well-loved (stained, ripped, etc.) non-knit item from your wardrobe using basic sewing materials and techniques such as patchwork and embroidery. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a budget-friendly way to learn sewing skills and start mending your own clothes quickly. By the end, you'll have a refreshed garment and the know-how to continue sustainable mending at home.
You can buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1072428816459?aff=oddtdtcreator and tickets range from $8-$25 dollars
Materials: All necessary additional materials, besides the item to be upcycled will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Knick Knack Bolo Tie
Get creative and make a unique bolo tie crafted from your favorite knick-knacks! Bring along meaningful items from home that are gathering dust on your shelf or choose from our collection of reuse materials. We’ll help you transform them into meaningful, wearable art through basic jewelry-making techniques. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind accessory and the skills to continue adding flair to your wardrobe.
Scrappy Costumes - An Upcycling Costume Bash!
Join Rebuild's Scrappy Costumes Bash and let your creativity run wild! We’ll show you how to transform everyday items, fabric scraps, and random bits and bobs into a costume that’s uniquely you. Whether you’re aiming for spooky, silly, or something in between, you’ll learn fun techniques to craft an outfit that’s eco-friendly, budget-friendly, and anything but ordinary. By the end of the class, you’ll be rocking a one-of-a-kind costume that’ll make you the star of any Halloween bash!
Techniques in Creative Reuse - Garbage to Greenery
Join Rebuild and learn how to give new life to recyclables by creating a forever blooming plant from plastic and cardboard. This class focuses on turning everyday discarded items into beautiful, everlasting greenery for your home. You'll learn techniques for manipulating these materials into lifelike plant creations, combining sustainability with creativity. By the end of the session, you'll have a unique plant that requires no maintenance and the skills to continue crafting eco-friendly decor.
Introduction to Woodworking - Plant Propagation Station
Make Your Own Plant Propagation Stations
Join Rebuild and kickstart your woodworking journey with an introduction to essential hand tools! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn how to craft your very own plant propagation station. We’ll guide you through selecting the right materials, cutting wood to size, and assembling your project with precision, with an emphasis on building those skills so you can continue to use them on future projects. This workshop is perfect for those new to woodworking and eager to build foundational skills while creating something functional and beautiful. You'll leave with a custom plant clipping propagation station and the confidence to tackle future woodworking projects! We encourage participants to bring plant clippings to swap with other participants.
DIY Hanging Frame
Come join us at Rediscover Center Mid City to master the art of crafting custom hanging frames for your artwork or photos. This class guides you through selecting materials, cutting wood to size, and assembling a frame with precision. Perfect for beginners, you’ll leave with a unique frame ready to display your favorite art!
Knick Knack Bolo Tie
Get creative and make a unique bolo tie crafted from your favorite knick-knacks! Bring along meaningful items from home that are gathering dust on your shelf or choose from our collection of reuse materials. We’ll help you transform them into meaningful, wearable art through basic jewelry-making techniques. By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind accessory and the skills to continue adding flair to your wardrobe.
DIY Dish Drying Rack
Make Your Own Dish Drying Rack
Come join us at Rediscover Center Mid City to create a unique and functional dish drying rack from scratch in a beautiful community makerspace. Learn basic woodworking techniques that can be transferred to many future projects. By the end of the session, you’ll have a beautiful, handmade drying rack that adds charm to your kitchen
Scrappy Mending
Mx. Rich will teach “Scrappy Mending” at Patagonia Pasadena. All proceeds will go to our amazing partners at Remainders Creative Reuse. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here: SCRAPPY MENDING
Description: Scrappy Mending is a dive into the world of sustainable, unique mending. Participants will transform one well loved (stained, ripped, etc.) non-knit item from their wardrobe using items around them and with techniques such as patchwork and basic embroidery. This workshop is great for folks who are new to sewing but want to get into mending their own clothes quickly and on a budget!
Materials: All necessary additional materials, besides the item to be upcycled will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Past Student Pieces
Teacher Examples
Wataru Tominaga Quilting Bee @ The Hammer
Rebuild’s Julian Rich participated in Wataru Tominaga’s exhibit at The Hammer Museum. Julian partnered with Tominaga and other queer artists to hand stitch a community quilt that is on exhibit until August 2024. You can find more information HERE
Scrappy Mending
Mx. Rich will teach “Scrappy Mending” at Remainders Creative Reuse. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here: SCRAPPY MENDING
Description: Scrappy Mending is a dive into the world of sustainable, unique mending. Participants will transform one well loved (stained, ripped, etc.) item from their wardrobe using items around them and with techniques such as patchwork and basic embroidery. This workshop is great for folks who are new to sewing but want to get into mending their own clothes quickly and on a budget!
Materials: All necessary additional materials, besides the item to be upcycled will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Scrappy Mending
Mx. Rich will teach “Scrappy Mending” at Remainders Creative Reuse. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here: SCRAPPY MENDING
Description: Scrappy Mending is a dive into the world of sustainable, unique mending. Participants will transform one well loved (stained, ripped, etc.) item from their wardrobe using items around them and with techniques such as patchwork and basic embroidery. This workshop is great for folks who are new to sewing but want to get into mending their own clothes quickly and on a budget!
Materials: All necessary additional materials, besides the item to be upcycled will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Waste to Vase
Join Rediscover Mid City at their Earth Day Art Fest! Festivities include multiple activity booths for littles, families, and teens, hands-on woodshop demos, refreshments, performances, special guests, and giveaways! Join Rediscover and turn discards into art this Earth Day.
Scrappy Mending
Mx. Rich will teach “Scrappy Mending” at Remainders Creative Reuse. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here: SCRAPPY MENDING
Description: Scrappy Mending is a dive into the world of sustainable, unique mending. Participants will transform one well loved (stained, ripped, etc.) item from their wardrobe using items around them and with techniques such as patchwork and basic embroidery. This workshop is great for folks who are new to sewing but want to get into mending their own clothes quickly and on a budget!
Materials: All necessary additional materials, besides the item to be upcycled will be provided.
Ages: 12+
Los Angeles Maker Faire
On April 6th, Join Rebuild at the City of STEM + Los Angeles Maker Faire! We will be presenting Mx. Rich’s workshop “Craft your Magical Identity Being” at 3:00p, as well hosting creative reuse hands on activities at our booth for the whole day!