Visible Mending Workshop

Join us for a relaxed afternoon learning all things mending. Learn about the history of different mending techniques around the world and use vintage darning tools. Technique wise we'll cover darning techniques including traditional, surface and scotch darning on a darning loom and a variety of vintage mushrooms. We'll also cover Japanese mending techniques Sashiko and Boro and more freeform embroidery and patching techniques. Bring things to mend or leave with a range of samples.

All materials and equipment will be provided.

Venue: Makerworld, Packhorse Shopping Centre, Huddersfield

Refreshments: Biscuits, teas and coffees provided

Accessible: The space is level access with a bathroom nearby accessible by a lift.

Cost: This workshop is funded so we're able to offer it at a very low price point. Your £5 ticket will be reimbursed with a £5 Thread Republic voucher.

Age: This workshop is for attendees 16+

Sewing Skill Level: Beginner friendly

You’ll need: Items of clothing you'd like to mend

Materials included: Fabric, darning thread, sashiko thread

Led by: Kim Searle

This is part of our Sustainable September program funded by One Community. Look out for our other events!

Healthy & Safety: during the workshop everyone will have their own materials and tools. Sanitiser and disinfectant will be available. If you feel unwell, please let us know and stay home. The space has level access. However, the toilet is upstairs.

Course Conditions: the workshop needs minimum numbers to run. In the unlikely event it doesn't meet this, the workshop will be cancelled and you will receieve a refund. Please don’t arrive more than 10 minutes before the workshop starts, unless previously discussed.

Refund Policy: your booking is secured by payment. If you choose to cancel, we will offer a refund up to 7 days before the event with a £5 admin fee per ticket. However, after that no refund can be given.