Darning Loom Workshop

Learn how to use a darning loom in this 2 hour workshop.  This class covers: darning knitwear weaving in your yarns understanding knit fabric techniques for repairing your socks and sweaters with a darning loom You will create a mending sampler on a provided knit swatch. There will be time during the class to work on your own garment after you learn the techniques. People typically bring a wool, cashmere, or cotton sweater or socks.  We will be working with wool swatches, wool yarns, and cotton embroidery thread.  What's included: Wool tapestry yarn, cotton embroidery thread, tapestry needle, sweater sample for practicing on, and handy visible mending guide - an $8 value A pair of thread snips to use during class and available for purchase afterwards Bring your own loom, borrow a loom for the class, or purchase a loom from us Please note: borrowed/purchased looms work best on holes that are 1" in diameter and smaller Choose Your Date & Time: Wednesday, September 30, 6:30 - 8:30 PM or Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 - 8:30 PM This is an introductory class and you'll learn skills to mend your clothes. Even if you've never darned before this class is an introduction to hand darning. By the end of the class you'll have your own mending sampler you can refer back to again and again. What is Visible Mending? Visible mending is a radical act. By making your clothes last longer you're challenging the way we consume clothing. Visible mending brings attention to your loved clothing that might have otherwise ended up in the landfill. Location: 1210 W Granville Ave, West Storefront. We're located a block west of the Granville red line station and the Broadway 36 bus. Accessibility & Parking: There are two steps down to get into the space. Our restroom is not ADA compliant. There is paid parking on Broadway and Granville Ave. I generally can find parking further west on Granville that's free. Note: there's permit parking perpendicular and north of Granville Ave. Workshop Policies: Please review policies below before committing to a workshop. This class is for adults 18 and over. Children 14+ must be accompanied by an adult. If BLISS JOY BULL needs to cancel a workshop, we will notify you 24 hours before the class and give you the option of refund or reschedule. Due to limited workshop capacity, store credit refunds are only available for cancellations made at least one week in advance. Thank you for your understanding!