About

Believe it or not, the end of August is the perfect time to dig out woollens and enjoy sprucing them up for the winter months ahead. Open to all abilities, this relaxed workshop will cover a range of visible mending techniques for knitted materials:

Darning
Reverse Darning
Applique
Swiss Darning

If time allows, the workshop will also explore how decorative stitches can be used practically, including chain, blanket (honeycomb), and seed stitches.

Duration: 2 hours

What’s Included:

Mending materials, including sewing notions and threads (participants may bring their own sewing kits if preferred)

Tea and coffee

A test swatch for practice (participants are welcome to bring their damaged woollens to start immediately)

Concession Price: Available for seniors (65+), students, NHS, and Blue Light cardholders.

Suitable For: Ages 16 and above

Accessibility: The workshop space is accessible via lift. Participants with access needs should inform the organizers to receive the necessary support.

About the Artist: Anna, founder of Bath's new Love Makers Craft Cafe, has been passionate about making and mending from a young age. Her journey began with drawing and learning various crafting skills from her father, followed by studies in fine art and ceramics. Her life aboard a houseboat deepened her love for creating, repairing, and making do. Anna believes that visible mending builds on the concept of functional repair to extend the life of broken objects while allowing for creativity and ingenuity.

"Now more than ever, it's important to love what we have anew – and by learning this satisfying process of repairing our belongings, we can."

Join this workshop for expert guidance and enthusiastic support, and add new charm to your existing belongings, giving them a whole new lease of life.

For more information and to book a place, visit Love Makers Craft Cafe.