Best known for my Visible Mending Programme (VMP), I use darning, patching and weaving techniques to give a new lease of life to damaged and over-loved garments in the most visually spectacular way. Join me and explore the lost art of mending.

In this 2.5hr workshop you will be taught a number of darning techniques, including Swiss darning and stocking darning. Students are encouraged to bring a garment that requires mending, so that together we can work out the best repair approach.

All materials will be supplied, including knitted swatches to practice on, but students are encouraged to bring their thin elbows and holey socks for fixing! Students also get to keep a set of darning needles (i.e. one long darning needle and one blunt tapestry needle each) and a comprehensive handout to refer back to techniques learnt.

£26 per person