Learn how to use a darning loom (and take home your own lovely wooden Katrinkles darning loom for future projects!) and incorporate different techniques into your mending practice. In this workshop you will learn how to plan your mending project, prep the darning loom, weave, and finish your repair. Yolanda will also teach students how to add fabric appliqués as well as share tips and tricks for fun, successful darning. Darning looms are great for repairing holes in garments, bags, or homegoods like jeans, canvas tote bags, and handknit or crocheted sweaters and socks. The possibilities really are endless with this fun, easy-to-use tool. Teaching ArtistWith over 40+ years of experience as a maker, Yolanda is known for her creative handmade knitted and crocheted accessories. She enjoys sharing her creative passion through teaching (at Wild Hand and other places!) and coaching. Yolanda resides in Philadelphia. Skills + MaterialsThis is a beginner workshop - no previous experience needed! Your workshop fee includes all of the darning/mending supplies needed for the class, including a Katrinkles Darning Loom to take home and lots of yarn. Please bring a garment you would like to mend - jeans, sweaters, socks, and heavier cotton/canvas shirts or jackets are super for this. Community CommitmentWe're looking forward to sharing space with you! If you haven't had a chance to read our Community Commitment, pop over to the website and read about how we agree to share space. Feel free to reach out to the shop if you have any questions along the way - we're excited to welcome you wherever you may be on the learning curve. Cancellation + Make-up PolicyWe absolutely understand that things come up and you may need to cancel your registration. You may always transfer your registration to another student (just let us know in advance!). If you need to cancel your registration within one week of the workshop we are happy to offer a 50% store credit refund; cancellations made less than one week in advance will not be refunded. We are unable to offer make-ups or exchanges for missed workshop session(s). Student DiscountStudents get a one-time 10% student discount that is active at the first workshop session and expires two weeks following the final workshop session. You will receive your discount code at the first first session.
