Slow Mending with Yvonne Fuchs
Join us on Friday 8th November 1 - 3pm and Friday 15th November 1 - 3pm
A mindful and contemplative, Slow Mending is a journey of self discovery and empowerment through textiles, learning how to mend and give life to your clothing.
Yvonne will introduce some mindful ways of well being whilst stitching, alongside the techniques and style of this movement in textiles. Come and learn about the history of slow stitch, its origin in Japanese Boro and Bangladeshi Kantha. Boro grew from necessity in mediaeval Japan, these methods began as working class, accessible, practical techniques, and have evolved over the centuries.
Slow mending will equip you with traditional techniques to mend your precious clothing, from daring to patching, you will learn how to ensure your favourite clothes can last a lifetime.
Beginners are most welcome as well as those with experience of making textiles at any level.
What to Expect
Simple textile practice and support those who feel the need to slow down through creativity.
It is suitable for those with experience of making textiles, at any level, and adds another reflective dimension to sewing, embroidery/art practice.
It needs very little equipment so is transportable and can be done anywhere.
Dress-in warm layers !
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring a garment you want to mend … preferably knitted . Jumper , socks , scarf , hat.
A darning needle ( larger eye)
Basic sewing kit, sharp scissors , thin thread, needles, pins.
A darning mushroom if you already have one ( I don’t use one that often ) or a clean potato!!
Scraps of thin fabric to support your darn. Old bits of knitted fabric to support your darn if you have them to practice on too .
Darning wool or thinner bits of wool - Charity shops will have these too .
Yvonne will bring a selection of materials too so don’t worry if you don’t have fabric scraps.
We will have a set of these tools to share but if you are able to bring your own that will be helpful.
Get in touch if this creates a barrier for you and we can arrange support with getting what you need.
My slow stitch book will also be available for special price £10
Slow stitch and the art of knowing yourself !
Usually £15
https://www.yvonnefuchs.com/slowstitch
Recommended Age
For adults and children aged 11+
How much does this workshop cost?
These are two separate workshops
We have 3 ticket price options:
Supported ticket for £0 (for people on low income, in or out of work)
Standard ticket for £7 (for people in employment or with a steady income)
Supporter ticket for £14 ( for middle to high earners with disposable income beyond cost of living)
