Join us at our visible mending workshops and save your clothes from waste. Learn transferable mending skills & make clothing re-wearable!
Did you know that a massive £140M worth of clothing goes to landfill in the UK each year? Don’t throw out clothes with holes – repair them!
We’re pleased to welcome Mary Broddle Embroidery back to Shop Zero once again. Join Mary for her fun sessions learning how to patch your favourite jeans or darn your cosiest jumper. Moreover, all materials and equipment are provided to you. Just bring along a couple of items. Suitable items are jeans, jumpers, and anything with holes or stains. This is the perfect time to repair them and make them pretty to wear!
This visible mending workshops teaches you ways to beautifully repair your clothes. This results in longer lasting garments and less waste too!
No items needing repair? Don’t worry, Mary will provide some fabric you can learn with.
PLUS – The mending doesn’t stop here – you have the option to purchase your very own, “take-at-home” mending kit so you can continue using your newfound skills after the workshop! Find out more about the mending kit here.
The workshops available:
We have 7 spaces for each workshop, meaning you will get close attention and help from Mary.
Both will include:
This event is part of our Learn Zero programme. and will be held in our Basement Learning Space at 42a Friar Lane, NG1 6DQ. Our workshop space is accessed from the Shop via some steps (with handrail).
The venue is just 3 minutes from Market Square in the centre of Nottingham, close to the tram and central bus drop-off points.
Workshop timings are 10am-1pm. You are welcome to stay and look around the shop after our visible mending workshop (and get 10% off any purchases).
You are welcome to wear a face covering. If you test positive for COVID, please don’t attend.
If you need to cancel your place – we are pleased to offer you a refund or swap you onto another workshop. Any cancellations before 24 hours will be eligible for a refund. For cancellations within 24 hours, we are able to offer you a place on a future course.