Patterns are the shapes of our bodies and our dreams, and they should belong to all of us.
Patternmaking in Public Places is a project seeking to democratize access to patternmaking by removing barriers of geography, economics, age, language, intimidation, and more. PIPP believes that patterns are the shapes of our bodies and our dreams, and they should belong to all of us.
In the summer of 2019, we held free public patternmaking demonstrations at parks in all five boroughs of NYC. Aspiring enthusiasts and unsuspecting passersby were invited to attend, watch, ask questions, and gather new ideas to take home.
In 2020, PIPP hosted a series of eight guest patternmakers via virtual demonstrations and talks. These presentations were all recorded and are available for viewing, anytime, for free.