Explore how to mend knitted items using techniques like Swiss darning and duplicate stitch. Participants will learn to stabilize holes and ladders in jumpers, socks, and scarves — preserving texture, shape, and wearability.

Image from the instagram feed (@thefarwoods) of the authors the book Mending Life- a Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts by Sonya and Nina Montenegro

Create Your Own unique one of a kind jewellery piece

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll transform the charming Dungog Tea Party logo into a unique wearable artwork. Starting with laser-cut teapot and cup blanks, you’ll explore a variety of embellishment techniques, working with colour, pattern, and texture to bring your personal style to life.

Create Your Own unique one of a kind jewellery piece

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll transform the charming Dungog Tea Party logo into a unique wearable artwork. Starting with laser-cut teapot and cup blanks, you’ll explore a variety of embellishment techniques, working with colour, pattern, and texture to bring your personal style to life.

Learn the classic darning method for woven and knit fabrics, using needle and thread to reweave missing sections. We'll focus on visible mending — making flaws features — while deepening your appreciation for garment longevity.

Image from the instagram feed (@thefarwoods) of the authors the book Mending Life- a Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts by Sonya and Nina Montenegro