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  • Scrap Yarn Holiday Tree

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a cozy crafting session where we'll turn scrap yarn into a festive holiday tree that's perfect for the season ahead.Welcome to the Scrap Yarn Holiday Tree event at Cherry Street Pier! Join us on December 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM for a fun-filled afternoon of crafting and creativity. Let's turn leftover yarn scraps into festive holiday decorations together!No experience is necessary - all skill levels are welcome! Bring your friends and family to enjoy this hands-on activity that will surely get you in the holiday spirit. Get ready to unleash your inner artist and create unique ornaments

  • Embroidery Collage: Repurposed and Recycled Textiles

    Cherry Street Pier 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Using fair trade sourced discarded fabrics, learn how to sew an original embroidery wall hanging. All abilities encouragedLearn simple stitches to assemble heirloom fabrics into a gorgeous textured embroidery collage.Bonnie MacAllister is a third year resident at Cherry Stfeet Pier. She hosts classes teaching her methods and encourages students to share their new fiber skills and continue the outreach. She has taught embroidery at Al Bustan Seeds of Culture, botanical shibori dyeing at the Barnes Foundation, felting at the National Liberty Museum, and botanical bundle dyeing with wildflowers at the University of Pennsylvania 40th Street Artist-In-Residence (AIR) Program. Her work