Tom of Holland – Visible Darning – Advanced

Repair your ever-loved knits in a beautiful way.

With ‘mender extraordinaire’ Tom of Holland you will learn how to deal with big holes in knitwear, covering two techniques: stocking-web darn, and knitted-in patch. Some simple knitting homework for the participants will be sent out prior to the day.

Tom will share examples of his own work for inspiration and discuss the socio-historic aspects of repair, as well as display repair books and manuals, and generally engage in conversations about our motivations of repair.

Advanced

This workshop is suitable for experienced knitters, who know how to Swiss darn (aka duplicate stitching) and knit in the round. Limited to 8 participants.

Your ticket price includes:

• Darning and sewing threads, use of a variety of needles & scissors.
• Comprehensive hand-outs to take home.
• Morning tea on arrival and a light lunch.

What to bring:

All participants are encouraged to bring:

• One or two knitted garments in need of repair.
• Some knitting needles, a knitted square (homework, instructions will be supplied prior to the day) and left-over yarn from homework.

Read more about Tom of Holland

If this workshop isn’t right for you, view Tom’s other workshops:

• Visible Mending – a full day workshop for mending beginners
• Visible Mending – a half-day workshop for beginners.
• Visible Darning – a half day workshop for intermediate knitters.

Where:

Maker&Smith – Studio One, Artsource, Old Customs House, 8 Phillimore Street, Fremantle WA 6160.

Time:

Sunday 5 August 2018 // 10am – 2pm (inc. short lunch break)

Arrive at 9:30am for registration and morning tea.

Getting there:

Transport: Cat bus stop at the door (Stops: Blue 18 and Red 2); a 5-minute walk (450 metres) from Fremantle Train Station; on street paid parking ($3/hr); wheelchair access on request.

If you have any questions please contact us
info@makerandsmith.com.au