Stitch, Sip and Share with Artist Maria Cuneo

Join us in the gallery for a relaxed evening of making and conversation inspired by Rethreaded: Transforming Cloth, on view February 26–April 9. Surrounded by Maria Cuneo’s intricately embroidered works, braided cloth spirals, and plush creatures fashioned from discarded textiles, you’ll learn a few basic embroidery techniques, hear about her approach to sustainability and upcycling, and enjoy a brief tour of the exhibition. Then settle in for open art-making time in a fun, relaxed environment: bring a garment or textile to transform, work on your own fiber arts project, or experiment with shared materials as you explore simple prompts and ideas drawn from the show.

This gathering is a low-pressure space for adults to stitch, chat, and connect over creative practice and environmental care. 

[Basic sewing skills encouraged; suitable for adults].

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Parking is limited around the Ed Portal so we recommend taking public transportation.

Public transportation options:

We are about a 15-20 minute walk from the Red Line Harvard Square station or Green Line -B Harvard Avenue station.

Several MBTA buses also stop near the intersection of North Harvard Street and Western Avenue: #66, #86, #70.

Parking information:

If you choose to drive to the Ed Portal please be prepared to utilize the two-hour on-street parking surrounding the Ed Portal or to park at Artesani Park and walk 10-12 minutes along Western Avenue to arrive at the Ed Portal. A limited number of parking spaces are available in the rear of the Ed Portal building on a first come, first serve basis. You may only use parking spaces in the rear of the Ed Portal building outlined in orange paint.

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