Creative Upcycling Workshop
Venue: Arbeit Studios, 1 Trowbridge Rd, Hackney Wick, London E9 5LD
Rather than buying new, breathe fresh character into your existing wardrobe in this hands-on 2-hour workshop where you’ll be introduced to:
- techniques to reconstruct, patch and embell your garments
- basic sewing practices both by hand and sewing machine
- visible mending to repair damaged parts and cover stains
- where to source fabrics abd materials for your upcycling projects
By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only leave with your revived garments, but also newly learned skills to continue your creative journey at home.
Extras
All you need to repair your clothes! Practical sewing kits for darning and Japanese Sashiko stitching to simply add to your home sewing utensils, or take on travels. Each kit comes in a cotton string bag with a small booklet for sketching, writing and journaling. Your chosen repair kit will be ready for you on the day of the Sewing Circle session.
The Wond’er Worker Darning Kit includes:
A wooden darning mushroom
Darning needle & darning thread
A small journal made from recycled paper
The Wond’er Worker Sashiko Kit includes:
A Sashiko pattern template & fabric pen
Sashiko needle & Sashiko thread
A small journal made from recycled paper
Would you like to gift this workshop to a loved one?
Gift an experience for a Creative Upcycling workshop where your friends and loved ones will explore the art of repair using darning techniques and the traditional Japanese Sashiko.
It’s a beautiful gift for anyone who’d like to dip into some creative time, learn a new invaluable skill, and slow down with a cup of tea in the company of other like-minded people.
The gift card is valid for 12 months for any Visible Mending & Sashiko and Creative Upcycling workshop. To purchase a gift card, please click HERE