An Introduction to Visible Mending with Luce Thread

Sat 19 September

David Parr House

In this workshop, you will:
Learn the fundamentals of woven darning and visible mending for knitted garments

Practise your stitches on knitted swatches before repairing your own items

Discover techniques for mending socks, jumpers, scarves and other woollen clothing

Explore mending as a creative and restorative process, extending the life of much-loved garments

Repair, or begin to repair, your own knitted items with guidance from Luce

Take home darning needles, yarn and the confidence to continue your mending journey at home

What to expect
A small, friendly group, limited to 8 participants

A hands-on workshop in our Studio

No previous experience required

Time to experiment and develop your skills at your own pace

A light lunch from local independent bakery Norfolk Street Bakery

During the lunch break, the opportunity to glimpse inside David Parr House

What to bring
Please bring along any damaged wool or knitted garments you'd like to work on.

All other materials will be supplied, including tools and yarn for practising during the workshop and continuing at home.

About Luce Thread
Luce Thread is a London-based artist passionate about repair as a form of connection and care. Her practice explores holistic approaches that nurture both community and personal wellbeing, using mending as a way to slow down, reflect and restore.

Cost: £90