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Knit Narrative
Knit NarrativeAn exhibition of work by Reese Ford, Stella Moore, and Hana Ichikawa, selected from Riverside’s 2025 Call for ExhibitionsAbout the showKnit Narrative explores the act of painting as both a tactile and conceptual form of weaving. Rooted in the visual...
INTRO TO MENDING
Intro to Mending Workshop Fibers @ RiversideLearn the basics of mending and extend the life of your cherished garments! In this two-hour workshop, learn how to sew a button and two basic stitches perfect for patching, constructing, and repair work. This class is not...
Boro-Style Sashiko Mending: Slow Stitch, Big Impact | Fibers@Riverside
Boro-Style Sashiko Mending: Slow Stitch, Big Impact Fibers @ Riverside Give your worn, loved garments a second life in this 3-hour Boro-style sashiko mending workshop. We’ll explore the Japanese traditions of visible mending, using layered fabric patches and simple...
INNOVATIVE EXHIBITIONS
We hold 6 – 8 exhibitions a year in our gallery. We strive to present a wide diversity of art, from students, to professionals. See what’s current on exhibiton and what’s coming next!
CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR ALL
Riverside Arts Center is a hub of creative activity with something for everybody. See a play or performance. Take a class or come to an Ypsi Fine Arts Club gathering!
SPACE TO WORK IN
We offer affordable creative space for you to teach, perform, or create at Riverside Arts Center. Rent our artists studios, theater that seats 155, a light-filled dance studio, and more. Rent space at RAC today!
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