The Art of Mending

The Art of Mending - 4-week series

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.

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 better value to enroll in all 4 for £120 - a 25% savings! That's the same as paying for 3 and getting the 4th session free!

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 gate and up the stairs.