MENDING WORKSHOPS

There is something that happens when a room full of people pick up a needle for the first time (or again).

Set in the heart of Derbyshire, these workshops are slow and unhurried, designed for anyone who has ever wanted to learn to mend and anyone who already mends and wants to go deeper. You do not need experience or to bring anything, you just need to show up with a willingness to learn.

What we do together

We begin with inspiration from sashiko the ancient Japanese art of decorative stitching that turns a repair into something beautiful. You will learn the running stitch, the foundation of all sashiko mending and by the end of the session you will have worked your first real mend on a piece of fabric you can take home with you. Along the way we talk about the clothes we can’t let go of and what it means to slow down and use our hands in a world that is so fast paced. Every person leaves with a new skill, a finished piece and more often than not a garment they’ve been meaning to mend for years.

What’s included

Everything you need is provided, Japanese sashiko thread, needles, fabric and a pattern to work from. All you need to bring is something you’d like to mend, if you have it. Tea, coffee and something good to eat are always on the table. The atmosphere is warm, unhurried and genuinely welcoming, whether you’ve never held a needle or you’ve been stitching for years, you will feel at home.

Who these workshops are for

Complete beginners who have always wanted to learn.
People who care about their clothes and want to keep them longer.
Anyone who loves slow making and needs an excuse to sit still for a few hours and do something with their hands and heart.