The ReDress Hub
Starting at AUD 73
Thu, 06 Jun, 2024 at 02:00 pm - Thu, 30 Oct, 2025 at 08:30 pm (GMT+10:00)
The ReDress Hub
Shop 6 & 7, Launceston, Australia
Visible Darning Workshop: Repairing Knitted Garments
Do you have a hole in your socks, jumper, or another knitted garment? Darning is a practical and sustainable method of repairing knitwear, extending the life of your favourite pieces while reducing textile waste.
In this 3-hour workshop, Kirsty will demonstrate visible darning techniques that can be applied to most knitted fabrics and garments. Participants will learn how to prepare their materials, select appropriate yarns and needles, and apply darning methods to repair holes effectively.
Socks will be used as the main example due to their size and frequency of wear, but the techniques can be easily adapted to other knitted items. By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence and skills to repair your own garments and keep them in use for seasons to come.
You’ll walk away with new skills, a repaired pair of socks, and maybe even a reason to show them off!
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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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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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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 4+ 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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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 cmVkcmVzcyAhIGNpcmN1bGFyY2xvdGhpbmcgfCBnbWFpbCAhIGNvbQ== 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.
Also check out other Workshops in Launceston, Arts events in Launceston, Exhibitions in Launceston.
Tickets for The Joy of Darning (Socks) can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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ADULT Workshop Ticket | 97 AUD |
CONCESSION Workshop Ticket | 73 AUD |