When you feel that your cherished jean garments have sadly seen better days or could simply use a creative facelift; embrace the opportunity to create unique personal statements about yourself using bleach and paint. Join us on this transformative journey that not only revitalizes your denim but also helps keep clothing out of our nation’s overflowing landfills. You will be guided throughout the entire process by master artist, Cat Clausen, who brings with her over 50 years of extensive experience in the art world. Cat’s remarkable pieces have graced the prestigious walls of our White House, numerous municipal buildings, and have found a home in the private collections of well-known collectors, including Yoko Ono and Kevin Walgreen, who proudly owns seven of Cat’s celebrated pieces.

Begin your creative adventure by watching the insightful "RIVITED: The History of Jeans" video. Afterward, take pencil and paper to create an illustration or design that beautifully speaks interesting statements about who you are as an individual. You may also choose to use a pattern from Cat’s extensive and inspiring collection as your starting point. Following that, you will skillfully use a fabric drawing tool to transfer your pencil artwork onto your denim “canvas.” You will learn the fascinating technique of bleach painting, which allows your designs to come to life. Afterward, you may choose to add vibrant acrylic paints to elevate your creation further. Rest assured, your garments will remain machine washable and dryable on any setting once completed. To conclude this enriching one-day experience, a lively fashion show will showcase your artistic endeavors.

The materials provided for this creative journey include fabric drawing tools, bleach, paints, and brushes. Students must bring their own garments which they wish to paint on. A limited number of garments will be available for sale.

This engaging full-day class begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 4 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break, meal included. All skill levels are warmly welcomed, from advanced artists to enthusiastic beginners alike.

The cost is $65. for a half-day class; $150. for a full-day experience with catered lunch (3 -8 students required), or a full-day class with “boxed” lunch for the cost of $140. ZOOM classes are $65., for a three-hour session. Maximum class size, eight. ZOOM classes do not include the video presentation or the use of the patterns or other materials.

Simply purchase the class, then Cat will email you to schedule a day and time which works best for you. All sales are final. Students have three months to reschedule classes they cancel. To reschedule your class, you must provide cancelation notice within 24 hours of your class.