The Art of Mending

The Art of Mending - 4-week series

Mending textiles for creative wellbeing.

Bring your worn and torn garments and learn to repair them in this relaxed 4-week series covering a range of techniques for visibly mending clothing by hand. We will cover: replacing buttons, repairing seams, patching holes in denim, cotton, wollens, and more. You decide whether your mending is proudly visible or subtle and understated.

No experience necessary, Just bring curiosity and willing hands.

All essential patching materials are provided, but please bring your worn or torn textiles to mend. If you have nothing to repair, we will provide fabric to practise with. If you’d like, you may bring fabric scraps, buttons, thread, and a thimble if you already have them. 

We value sustainability. Please do not buy anything new for this workshop.

Led by textile artist and art therapist Lucinda Walker.

Wednesdays 6:30 - 08:30

21 Oct  - Buttons and seams

28 Oct - Patching holes - Applique patches

4 Nov - Reinforcing weak spots - Boro and sashiko

11 Nov - Darning and decorative patching

Individual sessions

If you prefer not to attend all 4 sessions, please contact us by email to register for individual sessions at £40 each.

However, it's a £40 savings to enroll in all 4 for £120!

portobelloarttherapycollective@gmail.com

We're the Portobello Art Therapy Collective, a group of art therapists who believe creativity can support better health. We run inclusive workshops and art therapy sessions using sustainable materials and practices. Everyone is welcome; no art experience needed.

Beach Lane Studio

• Enter around the back of the Portobello Action Station at 118 Portobello High Street. 

• Through the Beach Lane gate and up the stairs. 

• If the door is closed, please knock, and we will welcome you in.

Please note: Beach Lane Studio is on the first floor of an historic building which does not have a lift. Access to the studio is by exterior stairs. There is no wheelchair access at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please message us if you have any questions or concerns: portobelloarttherapycollective@gmail.com