Visible Mending Workshop

Mend your clothes in a way that celebrates and highlights the repair process!


Darn It! Workshops
Darn It! Workshops
5.0 (7)
Instagram followers3k

2 hours Class size 6 to 10     label £28 - £30 (£28 per Low wage/NHS, £30 per Ticket)

In this engaging workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn valuable mending techniques that will not only give new life to your clothes, but also celebrate the repair process itself. Throughout the session, you will delve into the art of patching using various embroidery techniques, as well as explore the intricate stitches of darning and sashiko. Whether you bring your own clothes in need of repair or choose to leave with a variety of beautifully crafted samples using our fabrics, you will gain valuable skills and a newfound appreciation for the art of mending.

Throughout the class, you will be working with a range of materials, discovering the joy of breathing new life into worn garments. Don't fret if you're a beginner – this class is designed to be warm and uplifting, alleviating any fears you may have. The experienced instructor will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you feel confident in your newfound skills.

Held at the charming Butlers at Kirkstall Forge, this workshop offers both convenience and a commitment to sustainability. With a train station on site, accessing the venue is a breeze, but if you prefer to drive, simply let us know and we can arrange a parking space for you. While the cafe will unfortunately be closed during the workshop, you are more than welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks to keep you refreshed and energised.


What you'll get
All materials and tools to create some visible mending, either on your own clothes or on provided fabric samples.
 
What to bring
Old clothes you'd like to mend.
 
Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for a birthday or hen do.

Location

Number One Great Exhibition Way, Leeds, LS5 3BF

Visible Mending Workshop location
More about this class

This teacher has 7 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

This class is also covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher
Darn It! Workshops
Darn It! Workshops

5.0 (7)
Instagram followers3k

Travelling workshops run by Kim Searle.

All my workshops are based on encouraging sustainability, building community and supporting attendees well-being. I am passionate about ensuring craft sessions are accessible to all, providing discounts on most courses for people on low/no incomes, seeking out venues that are wheelchair accessible and ensuring that workshops are calming with more of an emphasis on enjoyment and new skills over perfection.

I also run workshops at festivals including Glastonbury, Green Man, End of the Road, Underneath the Stars, Deershed, Wychwood Cornbury, Greenbelt, Just So, Beacons, FarmFest, BeatHerder and more!

I studied BA (Hons) Textile Crafts at the University of Huddersfield, specialising in textile printing. I’ve also studied weaving, felting, bookbinding, dark room photography and fine art printing at L'Ecole des Beaux Artes at Besancon, The Academy of Design in Kuopio and Leeds University, as well as studying a range of creative techniques on a foundation course at UcCA Canterbury.

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