Learn how to mend and embellish your clothing with artist and educator Carolann Allan.

If you have a small hole or ripped garment, or would like to learn how to repair your clothers for future, come and learn the way to repair with beautiful slow stitching and patching embellishment with fabrics.

We will also be using Perle cotton and look at wool darning, so please bring along your woolen clothing too.

Specific materials to bring:

Small needle case kit - with small scissors would be helpful. If you do have a wooden mushroom for darning please bring this along.

Artist bio:

CarolAnn is an artist and educator specialising in hand embroidery based in Yorkshire. She also teaches Eco Printing, Slow Stitching and visible mending. CarolAnn's own practice explores the importance of Slow textiles and traditional skills, naturally dying her own fabrics and threads from her garden.

When attending a workshop you can receive 10% off within the Gallery Shop on the day of your session.

About the venue

Sunny Bank Mills is an inspirational cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley, Leeds. Founded in 1829, these glorious Mills are being regenerated by the sixth generation of the family owners, creating a wonderful blend of work, leisure and culture.

Course terms and booking conditions

Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. As materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date. Please note that Eventbrite’s booking fee is non-refundable.

If we need to cancel the course for any reason your ticket will be fully refunded.

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