Upcoming Events
EARTH DAY RE:APPAREL Workshop, Repair! - Apr. 27th 11am-2pm @ ImagineIF Kalispell LibraryEmpowering community members with DIY methods of textile waste reduction-
Bring one fabric based item that needs repair and we'll pair you with a volunteer to help you fix it!
Totally free event, sign up here
Past Events
BLOCK PARTY - 3/30/24
Hosted a block party with the neighboors to get to know each other, hang out and create ~community~
How might we design a makerspace that serves our community? - 11/23 - 1/24
Do you live in the Flathead Valley? Do you want to see a makerspace in our community? What would this place look like?
Fill out the google form below to get involved and give your input!
This survey was the first step in creating THE MAKING PLACE
December RE:APPAREL Workshop, Upcycle a Tote! - Dec. 16th, 10am-1pm @ ImagineIF Kalispell Library
A workshop on how to make a tote bag out of end-of-life apparel.
Attendees brought some pants or sweatshirt and turned them into a tote bag! All other tools and materials provided.
more info
Missoula Made Fair - December 10th @ Adams Center
FDES booth along with other local and regional artists sharing handmade goods at a holiday craft show
more info
November RE:APPAREL Workshop, Darning & Felting - Nov. 25th, 10am-1pm @ ImagineIF Kalispell Library
Empowering community members with DIY methods of textile waste reduction!
This month we shared skills about using darning and needle felting techniques to repair knitwear.
KRUSTY POP-UP x2 - Oct. 29th @ Krusty's House
Second Krusty Pop-up, this time halloween edition sppoooooky!
Sienna and FDES unvieled the BEAST
Big Mountain Bizarre - Oct. 21st, 3-8pm @ The Coop, Columbia Falls
Awesome group of local artists sharing their work with the community!
Big thanks to Matthew @ Greater Valley Goods for organizing
October RE:APPAREL Workshop, Printing - Oct. 14th, 10am-1pm @ ImagineIF Kalispell Library
Empowering community members with DIY methods of textile waste reduction!
This month we shared skills about using screen or block printing to renew old garments with new designs.
Raskol & Friends Pop-Up - Sept 16th, 1-6pm @ Raskol's House
Awesome group of local artists sharing their work with the community!
Big thanks to Raskol Ink for hosting
Bozeman Made Fair - Oct. 1-2 @ Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds
FDES booth along with other local and regional artists sharing handmade goods at a fall craft show!
September RE:APPAREL Workshop, Hand Sewing - Sept. 9th 10am-1pm @ ImagineIF Kalispell Library
Empowering community members with DIY methods of textile waste reduction!
This month we shared skills about using hand sewing techniques to repair and decorate clothing.
KRUSTY POP-UP - Jul. 22nd, 3-8pm @ Krusty's House
Backyard pop-up w/ local alternative makers, support local art yo!
Thanks Krusty !!
Flathead PRIDE Festival - Jun. 10th 10am-3pm @ Kalispell Depot Park
Shared a booth with my friend and fellow artist Sydney Boveng to celebrate at our local PRIDE festival!
EARTH DAY RE:APPAREL Workshop, Repair! - Apr. 22th 10am-1pm @ ImagineIF Kalispell Library
Empowering community members with DIY methods of textile waste reduction!
A collaboration of ImagineIF Library and FDES, workshop attendees brought broken fabric items, were paired with a skilled sewing volunteer and learned how to fix the item with equipment provided. This was the first Re:Apparel workshop and a great celebration of using skill sharing to create value for our community (it was a lot of fun). 
Free the Seeds Workshop - Mar. 4th 9am-3pm @ Flathead Valley Community College
Presented a workshop at Land to Hand's annual Free the Seeds event, in collaboration with Andrea Bachman, Raskol Ink, Superbloom Gear Repair & ImagineIF Libraries 
Gear Repair Pop-Up - Dec. 3rd 2022 11am-6pm @ Rockfish Climbing Gym
Collaborated with Marijke @ SuperBloom Gear Repair to do live gear repair at our local climbing gym.
We were able to do many repairs onsite, people could drop of repair items and pick them up later in the day!
Fall Clothing Fundraiser - Dec. 3rd 2022 11am-6pm @ Rockfish Climbing Gym
Collaborated with my friend Chris to host a clothing fundraiser.
We collected donations of secondhand clothing and held a sale of them to raise $ for three local causes, FAST Blackfeet, Shelter WF, Glacier Queer Alliance