Up coming classes
One Wednesday every month
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Reception, 128 Vivian Street
Please bring an item to mend!
When it comes to the clothes we love, every rip, stain, and imperfection is an invitation to exercise agency, expression, and an opportunity to show the garment how much we appreciate it.
This class is cared for by the whimsical Aisha, a multidisciplinary artist with a passion for empowering the mending process. On one Wednesday evening each month, Aisha will introduce us to a different technique for reviving our beloved textile pieces. If you're like us and have a box of clothing in need of repairs that never seems to empty... this is the place for you. In this reoccurring workshop we'll inspire each other to creatively care for those pieces we love!
This get together is also perfect for anyone who loves learning new skills. Techniques we'll cover are patching, darning, felting, embroidery, beading, sashiko, fabric painting and more! All materials and tools are supplied at each class - but you are welcome to bring your own. We highly encourage bringing those clothes or other textile items that need some love and repair. If you really don't have anything to mend but still want to come and learn we will have pre-loved items from the tip shop which you can purchase and work on.
Single class tickets or monthly memberships are available. Both of these have variable pricing options; unwaged/student, waged, or generous. Please choose whichever option feels right for you and your circumstances! All generous tier tickets purchased donate money towards the free workshops we offer to community organisations like the Wellington Women's House.