Visible Mending Workshop

In this workshop our tutors will guide you through the process of repairing and embellishing holes in textiles using a mini weaving loom.

Karen and Helen will share with you the fundamentals of using a mini weaving loom including discussing the types of needles, yarn/thread to use for best results. Inspired by the original 1950s speed loom, these handcrafted tools are designed to simplify the process of darning and repairing small snags in fabric.

Once you’ve practised the basics on a test piece you can have fun experimenting with colours and patterns.

This relaxed pace, small group workshop is suitable for beginners.

We will provide:

• all darning materials and tools, including mini weaving looms
• full instructions and guidance on the methods used
• hot drinks and biscuits

What to bring

• a sock, a jumper, or something with a small hole to repair and practice on
• a mini weaving loom if you have one already (we have plenty to share)
• yarn or embroidery thread if you have some (we have plenty to share)
• £15 cash, if you would like to take a darning kit (mini weaving loom and needle) home with you.

Concession tickets

Being accessible and inclusive to everyone is important to us at Simply Repair. If you want to join us on any of the workshops but financial circumstances prevent this, please email aW5mbyB8IHNpbXBseXJlcGFpciAhIG9yZyAhIHVr so we can help. All requests are confidential, and we offer a no questions asked policy. We will do our best to accommodate, and in the event where the workshop is already full we can discuss future options.

Your workshop hosts

Your hosts for this workshop are Karen Bentley-Brown and Helen Stuart.

Karen is a business and wellbeing coach, founder of Simply Repair South Lakes and Future Fixers CIC and a Green Sketch Ambassador. With a background in Geography and environmental education, Karen has a passion for connecting people with nature and with themselves. She loves to share her experiences of mindful mending, sketching nature and journalling.

Helen is a member of our Repair Cafe sewing team with over 20 years in performance and outdoor wear, who has led award-winning product ranges from concept through to production. Passionate about sustainability and extending the life of clothing, Helen brings a warm, practical, and highly knowledgeable hands-on approach, empowering others to confidently repair, restore and care for their clothes.

Refunds and Cancellations

Tickets will be refunded if:

• the event is cancelled
• the event is rescheduled, and you cannot make the new date
• the event changes location, and you cannot attend

Unfortunately, we cannot automatically offer refunds if you can no longer attend the event due to personal circumstances or if you have changed your mind about attending the event. If you are unable to attend, please email as soon as possible and we will refund your payment if we are able to resell your ticket.

If you have been charged a booking fee, unfortunately this cannot be refunded.

About Simply Repair South Lakes

Our making and mending workshops bring people together to learn or refresh a range of repair and crafting skills in a friendly, informal atmosphere led by local tutors and volunteers. All profits are used by Simply Repair to fund more repair cafes and share more repair skills.

Our aims at Simply Repair are to reduce waste, share skills, improve wellbeing and build communities. We bring together people with skills to repair and those who want to learn how. We hold repair events where you can get small electricals, clothes, furniture, toys and other household items fixed free of charge.

Keep up to date with us at:

www.facebook.com/SimplyRepairSL

www.simplyrepair.org.uk

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