Full Day Visible Mending Workshop with Kim Searle

Join us for a relaxed day 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, as well as Indian kantha and more freeform embroidery and patching techniques. Bring things to mend or leave with a range of samples. Materials will be provided including fabric, embroidery thread, sashiko threads and more.

Cost : £65 per person - includes materials and equiptment usage

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