Programs and Events
Our programs and events highlight the wide range of the Avenir’s current exhibitions, as well as guest presenters on unique subjects. Join us for these free, public lectures on an intriguing array of textile topics!
Make and Mend
First Saturday of Every Month*
2026 dates: May 2, June 6, Aug.1, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5
*No Make & Mend in January or July 2026
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Linda L. Carlson Classroom, Rm 157
Avenir Museum
Does your beloved sweater have a hole? Do your jeans need a patch?
Drop in to our monthly Make & Mend Open Studio, where we welcome all textile-based projects! Whether you’re into upcycling, mending, fabric DIY, cosplay, stuffy repair, quilting, or anything else textiles, this is the perfect space to get creative.
Basic materials will be provided, but if you have specific fabric, thread, or tools you’d like to use, feel free to bring them along! Please note, this is not an alteration service; we want to help you build the skills and knowledge to mend and maintain your own clothes and accessories!
Community Sewing Day
Saturday, May 30
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Linda L. Carlson Classroom, Rm 157
Avenir Museum
The Avenir Museum and the Fort Collins Chapter of The American Sewing Guild join forces once again for more community service sewing! This community sewing day, we will be making reusable grocery bags in service of Northern Colorado Loveland VA Clinic.
Everyone is welcome and no sewing skills are needed to participate in Community Sewing Day! There will be multiple tasks available such as sewing, cutting, ironing, etc. You can expect an assembly-line style event with stations that welcome a variety of ages and skills levels to help support the sewing project.
All tools and supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own sewing machine, 90/14 Microtex needles, scissors, sewing clips, seam rippers, or rulers and markers.
We will also be accepting new or gently used and clean reusable grocery bags to help augment our donation to the Loveland VA Clinic. Donated bags of this type will only be accepted on the day of the event, and a donation is not required to participate.
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