The Joy of Darning (Socks)
About this Event
Visible Darning Workshop – Repair, Relax & Reimagine Your Knitwear
A tiny hole doesn't have to mean the end of your favourite socks or jumper. Instead, it could become the beginning of something even more beautiful.
Join us for this fun and relaxing 2-hour workshop where you'll discover the creative art of visible darning—a simple hand-stitching technique that transforms worn or damaged knitwear into unique pieces full of colour, character and personality.
Visible darning is about celebrating repair rather than hiding it. Inspired by the slow fashion movement, this mindful practice encourages us to value what we already own, reduce textile waste and reconnect with the stories our clothes tell.
In this hands-on workshop, Kirsty will guide you through the techniques needed to confidently repair holes in knitted garments. You'll learn how to choose suitable yarns and tools, prepare your garment, and create beautiful woven repairs that are both practical and decorative.
We'll use socks as our learning project because they're the perfect size to master the technique, but the skills you learn can easily be applied to jumpers, cardigans, scarves, beanies and many other knitted favourites.
Whether you're brand new to mending or looking to expand your repair skills, you'll enjoy a welcoming, supportive environment where you can slow down, stitch, chat and connect with others who share a love of creativity and sustainable fashion.
By the end of the workshop you'll leave with:
- A creatively repaired pair of socks (or another knitted garment)
- Practical visible darning skills to use on future projects
- The confidence to repair rather than replace your clothing
- Inspiration to embrace a more creative, sustainable wardrobe
- A renewed appreciation for the joy of making, mending and mindful fashion
Every stitch is a small act of sustainability. Come along and discover how repairing your clothes can be creative, relaxing and incredibly rewarding.
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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners over 15 yo.
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What do I bring?
All materials are supplied for this workshop. You just need to bring in your holey socks (or an item of knitted clothing with a small hole no bigger than a 20c piece)!
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Special Tickets & Group bookings:
Companion ticket
If you require a carer or support while attending your workshop, we have a special Companion Ticket for those with a Companion card. Please enter the code ReDressCompanion (all one word) to reveal this special ticket when booking your tickets.
ReGift Program
Through a Community Grant with the City of Launceston, we are pleased to offer subsidised spaces to this workshop for people on full-time pensions, unemployment benefits, hold a health care card or similar.
Interested? Please contact us directly (see below) and we'll explain how you can benefit from this program.
Group bookings:
The workshops at The ReDress Hub are perfect for group bookings - sharing these experiences with a group of friends, family or colleagues can not only create memorable occasions but are also perfect for sharing laughs, ideas and resources between you.
If you bring a group of 5+ people we'll not only offer you a group discount, but organise some special treats for you all to enjoy. Please contact us directly for more details.
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Where do I go?
We're excited to be able to run our workshop face-to-face in our beautifully designed hub space.
The ReDress Hub is located at:
Shop 6&7, Quadrant Plaza, 94 York St, Launceston, Tasmania.
You can find us in Dell Lane just behind Toyworld :) or at the end of Clayton's Lane from the Quadrant Mall fountain.
Super handy access to parking in the Care CarPark next door, with great cafes close by to fuel you up for all your workshop needs.
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What if I don't feel well?
If you have been or could have been exposed to a virus including COVID19 through travel or a close contact, please consider your attendance and or wearing a mask at the event.
If you have any symptoms and don't feel well please don't attend your workshop and get in touch with us for more details.
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More information or questions...?
For further information about The ReDress Hub please check out our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ReDressHub
Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, our best contact is [email protected] or reach out via our social media.
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We hope to see you at The ReDress Hub soon!
Kirsty M´até is a professional designer, educator and artist with a passion for sustainability and design as well as for knitting.
And with knitting also comes darning!! She loves the trend now to highlight darning practices with visible mending - celebrating this as a creative as well as practical practice.
With over 30 years of experience in sustainable design, you could say she is a pioneer. Her career in design has crossed many disciplines including architecture, interior design, textiles design, exhibition design, and performance art; has taken her around the world and into a successful career in academia as well as industry. She is widely published and has exhibited her work in both design and art.
With these two passions, she is excited to be able to teach knitting and darning to beginners and how these skills can advance us towards a slow and circular approach to clothing.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 48.96 to AUD 64.84
