lovely set up at @becausemagazine & @tankmagazine
teaching the lovely team the joys of darning.
they’ve written a sweet piece about the workshop on their online platform.
Check out some of their articles!
this couldn’t have been a more gorgeous workshop at
@davidparrhouse
here my mum and her best pal stitch & natter over my Dad’s very loved gardening jumper, so lovely x
We had a cosy day in the studio with @lucethread running darning classes on Friday and have lots more classes coming up in the next few months - our studio is the nicest place to hide away from the world for a few hours! There’s everything from Overlocking to Sewing With Silk plus two new dates for our sellout Banner Making course with @alicegabb and Bra Camp with @whatbellamade .
Come and spend a day with us, all of the dates are up and available to book now 🧡
#newcrafthouse #sewingworkshop #darning #visiblemending
Have you ever wanted to breathe new life back into your favourite moth-eaten jumper or your warmest but worn-out socks?
Join artist Luce of @lucethread on Saturday 8th November, 10.30am – 2.00pm for a visible mending workshop and learn how to darn clothing. Book now via the link in bio 🔗
In this workshop, you will:
🪡 Practise woven darning techniques on knitted swatches 🧦 Learn how to repair socks, jumpers, scarves and other woollens ✨Discover mending as a creative, restorative process 🌱 Begin repairing your own cherished items in a supportive setting 🎁 Take home darning needles, yarn and the confidence to continue your repair journey
Please bring along any damaged wool or knitted garments you’d like to work on. All other materials will be provided, including tools and yarn for practising in class and continuing at home.
No prior experience in darning, knitting or needlework is required. Enjoy tea, coffee, biscuits and gentle conversation as you stitch.
All proceeds from this workshop go towards supporting our artists and maintaining David Parr House.
About Luce Thread:
Luce is a London-based artist passionate about the act of repair as a form of connection and care. She explores holistic practices that nurture both community and personal wellbeing, using mending as a way to slow down, reflect and restore. Through her teaching, Luce encourages people to see repair not only as a practical skill, but also as a meaningful, creative process that brings new life to treasured garments and fosters a deeper relationship with the things we wear and use every day.
#VisibleMending #DarningWorkshop #WhatsOnCambridge #DavidParrHouse #Darning #Mending #craft #repair #makedoandmend #embrodiery
