Visible Mending Workshop
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Visible Mending Workshop

Discover how to give a new lease of life to old clothes with textile artist Liz Taylor.

By Top Floor at Lewis & Wood

Date and time

Location

GL5 5NN

Top Floor, Lewis & Wood Selsley Road Stroud GL5 5NN United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Join us at our beautiful studio space here in Woodchester and give a new lease of life to clothes that may be in need of some care, with a treasure trove of Lewis & Wood fabric remnants on hand.

There is no need to discard those jeans, jackets or shirts because they are looking a bit tired or have holes in them. By learning how to mend them creatively with fabric patches they can be rejuvenated.

Don’t forget those favourite knitted jumpers, socks and gloves that also show signs of aging; they too can be mended creatively with darns that are not hidden but are a feature.

This workshop will show you how to employ traditional repair techniques but in an unconventional way. Find out how to patch mend using appliqué combined with slow stitch techniques to produce original pieces. Be confident when selecting the correct wool, needle type, tools and techniques to use to darn knitted fabrics.

You will learn the skills to repair your old favourites giving you a fun, unique garment that can express your personality. Materials will be supplied but do bring along a garment that you want to repair during the workshop or you can just practice on the day.

Liz Taylor is a textile artist specialising in Slow Stitch techniques and offers a range of workshops in the local area.

8 places available.

No experience necessary.

All equipment provided.

Rrefreshments included - please inform us of any dietary considerations.

Free parking on site.

Please note the Top Floor can only be accessed via a flight of stairs.

Please see FAQ below for booking Terms & Conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I park?

Please use the car park adjacent to the building. On street parking is also available. Vehicles and contents are parked at the owner's risk.

What is your refund policy?

Bookings cannot be refunded within 7 days of the workshop or event. Please contact us if there are exceptional circumstances and we will endeavour to help. Unfortunately we are not able to refund the booking fee which forms part of the ticket price.

What happens if the event is cancelled?

In the unlikely circumstances that we need to cancel a workshop or event, we will inform you as soon as possible and you will be given a full refund or a credit for another workshop or event if preferred

How do I access the venue?

Please note that the Top Floor can only be accessed via a flight of stairs.

Do you have a waiting list?

If a workshop or event is fully booked please contact us to be added to the waiting list.

Organised by

Top Floor at Lewis & Wood

The Top Floor is a fantastic new venue at Lewis & Wood, near Stroud in Gloucestershire. Spacious and light-filled, it's the ideal spot for hosting all manner of events.

Join us at one of our creative workshops this spring to learn new skills including applique, lampshade making, interior design, book binding, block printing and seasonal projects. Our workshops are carefully planned to make good use of Lewis & Wood fabric and wallpaper production remnants, reducing waste while creating beautiful and useful items for the home.

We also hold monthly fabric and wallpaper sales and have many more events in the pipeline, so follow along for updates.

£35
Sep 6 · 13:00 GMT+1