The Open Arms Studio

Our first monthly Traditional Craft event is this Friday! Austin RAI women are welcome to explore our future craft offerings at OA.

Join us for a lovely evening of celebration (and some amazing food and drinks!). There will be lots of exciting updates shared about the Open Arms Studio too -- this will be a night you don't want to miss.

MRC's annual fundraiser is fast approaching! That's a cause for celebration. ✨

We hope to see you Wednesday, September 28, 2022 6:30-8:30pm! Visit mrc.org/event to purchase tickets & learn more!

Join us to learn more about our organization and celebrate another year of supporting refugees in Austin. This cocktails-and-small-bites event sells out so don't wait to purchase your tickets! We'll be featuring farm-fresh bites made by talented local chefs with produce from the New Leaf Farm, live music, cold beverages from local distillers and brewers, a silent auction, and much more!

Did you know that all of OA's Farm to Fiber line is compostable? Since every product is 100% organic and dyed naturally, it can be put back into the earth when you are done with it.

Meet Farzana 👋 Former Afghan refugee, mother, and Open Arms Studio's newest Key Holder!

Farzana is foundational at the studio, joining Open Arms as a student in one of MRC's industrial sewing training sessions in the Spring of 2018. Now, she's leading a team of 16 women and supporting design for our partners Project Repat.

Creating opportunities for upward mobility is essential in creating sustainable livelihoods. We've been privileged to have Farzana's sewing expertise over the last 3+ years, but are even more thrilled to watch her leadership grow in this new season.