Buttoned Up: Shirt Upcycling Workshop with Rachel Marie Hurst

Buttoned Up: Shirt Upcycling Workshop with Rachel Marie Hurst

Date: May 16, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: MCA Denver

Age: 14+

Reimagine the classic button-up through creativity and sustainability. In this hands-on workshop, designer Rachel Marie Hurst will guide participants in transforming pre-owned button-up shirts into refreshed, fashion-forward pieces. Through cutting, reconstructing, and creative detailing, students will explore how small design changes can completely redefine a garment.

This workshop encourages experimentation, individuality, and mindful fashion practices while offering practical upcycling techniques that can be applied long after the session ends. No prior experience is required — just a willingness to create.

What to Expect:

• Guided instruction in button-up shirt deconstruction and redesign

• Techniques for altering fit, shape, and style

• Materials and tools provided (we will thrift a button-up to upcycle or you can bring your own)

• A creative space focused on sustainability and self-expression