Visible Mending - Slow Stitching

Discover the quiet enjoyment of slow stitching.

This workshop is designed for beginners or anyone wanting to take time out to explore stitching in a relaxed and supportive environment - no experience required. The emphasis is on slowing down, enjoying the process, and allowing space for creativity and discovery rather than working towards a finished product. 

In this interactive session, we’ll look at examples of hand stitching and explore a small range of stitches in a way that feels natural and easy to follow. Working at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with different threads and combine a variety of fabrics and textures to see where your creativity takes you, without pressure to finish. You’ll learn simple techniques that you can return to whenever you need a moment to slow down.

What you’ll get:

• All workshop materials (including needles, threads and fabric)

• Basic stitching notes

• Ideas and inspiration from not only your facilitator Elise, but from others in the room — you’ll find this part invaluable!

What to bring:

·  Nothing required - all materials are provided.

·  Optional: small pieces of fabric or thread you’d like to include (if you have a certain colour scheme to consider).

·   Your imagination and willingness to have a go!

What to expect

Length

~3 hour workshop with guidance from Elise to do your own projects.

Start time

Event activities will start on time, but if you are running late, you may still join.

Location

Inside - Binjar Room

Type of event and expectations

Adult workshop space - Guests are expected to follow instructions of the program facilitator, be respectful at all times and assume responsibility for their own safety. This workshop is not suitable for children.

Accessibility

This is a sitting event. Fine motor skills.

Accessible parking is available at front of EcoHub, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or ecohub@melville.wa.gov.au

Directions to EcoHub
Please consider using public transportation. A bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, is conveniently located near EcoHub and services multiple routes.

EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.

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Recycling hub
Bring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub when you attend: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks.

For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am.