Tammy Pittman, director of Proteus Gowanus, a Brooklyn gallery and reading room, talks about their current exhibition “Mend” and the practical and philosophical aspects of mending, rather than buying. Artist Donna Maria De Creeft leads a sock-darning workshop as part of the show.

Events:
The Fixers Collective meets Thursdays.
Darn Those Socks happens Saturday, April 4th at 4PM ($15).
Sewing Rebellion happens Sunday, April 5th at 2PM (free).