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our studio's 1 year anniversary
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our studio's 1 year anniversary

Melanie Hasan
By Melanie Hasan
reflecting and giving back
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reflecting and giving back

Melanie Hasan
By Melanie Hasan

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our studio's 1 year anniversary
community events workshops

our studio's 1 year anniversary

Melanie Hasan
By Melanie Hasan

Our studio and storefront is officially one year old! This past weekend was full of love, laughs, and treats as we connected with our friends...

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reflecting and giving back
community events mental health reflection

reflecting and giving back

Melanie Hasan
By Melanie Hasan

Modest Transitions was born from my alternative healing journey. To assist women seeking mental health support, we are collaborating with Unorthodox Therapy Inc. to help...

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up-cycle with patchwork
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up-cycle with patchwork

Melanie Hasan
By Melanie Hasan

These days, I look forward to hosting a zero-waste workshop where attendees will create their own patchwork tote bags. The one-day workshop will cover project...

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bonding over bundle dye
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bonding over bundle dye

Melanie Hasan
By Melanie Hasan

One day as I was working in the studio, my husband surprised me with flowers and lunch. Of course, I took time to smell the...

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our new dye garden
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our new dye garden

Melanie Hasan
By Melanie Hasan

I am so pleased to announce that Modest Transitions now has a farm! Yes, our very own farm, which is located in North Kensington! We...

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Bundle dye kit tutorial & magical reveals
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Bundle dye kit tutorial & magical reveals

Melanie Hasan
By Melanie Hasan

One of our most popular in-person workshops is botanical alchemy, bundle dyeing. I truly enjoy teaching this workshop because the expression of students when the...

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new year, new me!

Melanie Hasan
By Melanie Hasan

I took a step back to review 2022 and everything that the year brought me: great blessings and painful lessons. We came a long way...

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