As a Community Space, Derita Design seeks to engage our neighbors in various elements of Design. From fashion to 3D to melting plastic, our events seek not only to teach but inspire.

First Saturday Sewing
At Sew Social, individuals of all ages and skill levels can come together to sew, laugh, chat, and try new things. We love what we do, and we don't take ourselves too seriously.
During our events, attendees are welcome to bring their own sewing machine and a project they're working on, or sort through our bin of "instant gratification sewing tutorials" for beginner-level projects. Scrap fabric, a couple of extra sewing machines, and treats/drinks are typically also onsite. Our primary location for Sew Social events is Derita Design, a beautiful makerspace that offers its own mix of classes and workshops!

Sunday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.


Family First: Architect for a Day
Imagine stepping into the shoes of an architect to create spaces that bring joy and inspiration!

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

Closet Creatives Experience
An evening of fabulous food, fantastic people and unknown fun! Let us ignite and liberate the creative in YOU!

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

Closet Creatives Experience
An evening of fabulous food, fantastic people and unknown fun! Let us ignite and liberate the creative in YOU!

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

Closet Creatives Experience
An evening of fabulous food, fantastic people and unknown fun! Let us ignite and liberate the creative in YOU!

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

Closet Creatives Experience
An evening of fabulous food, fantastic people and unknown fun! Let us ignite and liberate the creative in YOU!

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

Closet Creatives Experience
An evening of fabulous food, fantastic people and unknown fun! Let us ignite and liberate the creative in YOU!

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

Derita Art Install!
The Charlotte Urban Design Placemaking Grant project will be installed over the course of 3 days. We are so excited to see this project come to life!

Closet Creatives Experience
An evening of fabulous food, fantastic people and unknown fun! Let us ignite and liberate the creative in YOU!

Built-Environment: Workshop for Creatives
Have you been wondering how to translate your creative passions into placemaking projects? Explore the relationship between creativity, placemaking, and the built-environment with an evening panel discussion and conversations led by local creative practitioners and urban design professionals.

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

Closet Creatives Experience
An evening of fabulous food, fantastic people and unknown fun! Let us ignite and liberate the creative in YOU!

Parti Party: Objectified
We will be watching the movie ‘Objectified’ about life in the industrial design profession. While watching, we will be modeling our own objects for fun!
Light snacks and laughs included

First Saturday Sewing
It's like book club but with sewing machines.
Designed for all of us who sew or are learning to sew.
We get together to share tips, tricks, fabrics, patterns, sewing wins -- and fails.
Some events will be BYOSM and others will be social outings.

Closet Creatives Experience
An evening of fabulous food, fantastic people and unknown fun! Let us ignite and liberate the creative in YOU!

Paint a Pillow!
Who doesn't love an expressive throw pillow?! In this session, we'll be painting designs on 19" x 19" blocks of cotton fabric.