Climate Change Quilt Project @ UNCA

Local Cloth members are invited to join this community workshop at UNC Asheville's Reuter Center!

Register using the form below if you would like to attend.

Climate Change Quilt Project at UNC Asheville

Taught by: Pamela Mischen

Pamela Mischen is professor of environmental studies and Chief Sustainability Officer at Binghamton University. She has a BS in international agriculture and rural development from Cornell University, and an MS in agribusiness and PhD in public administration from Arizona State University. Her research focuses on sustainability in rural areas and what motivates individuals to engage in sustainable behaviors. Additionally, she runs a small organic farm in Vermont with her husband, Joe Palka, and their three cats.

Description: 

Come learn about the Climate Change Quilt Project– an initiative aimed at revitalizing conversations and action surrounding climate change from the local through the national level. During the two-hour workshop, you will learn about how the project began as well as how you can contribute to it. You will be able to participate in quilt-making, even if you have no sewing experience. All supplies will be provided. Just come with your passion and make your voice heard!

PLEASE REGISTER USING THIS GOOGLE FORM IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND: LINK

Experienced quilters are invited to bring their regular sewing machines to help support less experienced makers.