MONDAY 12TH MAY 7-10PM
Monday Mending Club Beginners Workshop
Come and join Monday Mending Club, a Beginner's Mending Workshop where you can learn the art of mending in a fun and friendly environment.
Join us at Big Penny Social to learn the basics of mending your clothes. This in-person workshop is perfect for beginners who want to pick up a new skill and extend the life of their wardrobe.
Our friendly instructors Ellie and Mika will guide you through simple hand stitching techniques to mend your garments, so bring along any pieces you'd like to work on.
After learning the basics, you are welcome to stay on for social sewing session to work on your mending projects and meet other menders.
Don't miss this opportunity to get crafty and make your clothes last longer!
Tickets are £11.55
Beginner's Workshop 7:00 - 8:00pm
Regular Social Sewing Session 7:30 - 9:30pm
Big Penny Social,1 Priestley Way, London E17 6AL
SUNDAY 16TH JUNE 11:30-1:30PM OR 2:30- 4:30PM
Make your own Sashiko wall hanging workshop
Learn the traditional embroidery technique of Sashiko, with Japanese artist Mika Sembongi.
In this workshop you will learn how to create your own unique wall-hanging piece to take home using the Sashiko technique, a skill you will be able to use to repair any torn or damaged garments, with the aim of having a more sustainable approach to your wardrobe.
The term Sashiko means “little stabs”, and the embroidery technqiue has a rich history originating in Edo period (1603-1868) Japan as a practical method for working class farmers and fishermen to reinforce or repair their damaged clothing. The practice evolved beyond its utilitarian roots into a highly regarded decorative art form.
In the two-hour session, the workshop covers the essentials of threading, patching, and initiating your mending journey. All materials are provided, including a set of templates, needle and thread plus full instructions all of which you take back home.
£40 per ticket
Pavement,
21 Orford Road, London E17 9NL.
THURSDAY 4TH JULY 6-8PM
Introduction to Japanese Sashiko embroidery
In this workshop you will explore traditional Japanese patterns to decorate a coaster using the Sashiko technique, a skill you will be able to use to repair any torn or damaged garments, with the aim of having a more sustainable approach to your wardrobe.
The term Sashiko means “little stabs”, and the embroidery technqiue has a rich history originating in Edo period (1603-1868) Japan as a practical method for working class farmers and fishermen to reinforce or repair their damaged clothing. The practice evolved beyond its utilitarian roots into a highly regarded decorative art form.
In the two-hour session, the workshop covers the essentials of threading, patching, and initiating your mending journey. All materials are provided, including a set of templates, needle and thread plus full instructions all of which you take back home.
Tickets are £30, including all tools and materials, with instructions and Sashiko templates to take home.
No.1 Church Lane, Leytonstone, E11 1HG (opposite Fones 4 U and William Hill)
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