The Craft of Mending: Darning Workshop

Darning is a versatile and creative mending process used to repair holes, thinning areas, and worn spots in fabric. This 3-hour workshop will explore traditional hand darning methods offering practical skills for extending the life of everyday garments with lots of space for exploration and creative play built in. Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about how simple practical mending techniques can be creative.

You will learn:

• When and where to use darning for effective repair

• Basic woven and freeform darning

• Examples of darning stitch variations 

• Stabilizing fabric before mending

• Choosing thread for strength and style 

Participants will practice on samples and are encouraged to bring a garment needing repair. The workshop highlights repair as a form of care, patience, and creative problem-solving through stitch.

Beginner-friendly. All materials included.

Participants will walk away with : 

• A sampler of personal darning explorations

• A darning kit including snips, needles and a selection of threads