Join Molly Rooke of Darn Good Studio for a workshop in detailed and decorative darning!

This workshop is the next level on from an Introduction to Darning. If you already feel confident in basic darning, or you’ve been on Molly’s introduction to darning course, this session focuses on more decorative and detailed darns, including a couple of different techniques including scotch and honeycomb darning.

This workshop is aimed at intermediate skill level (a knowledge of basic darning is helpful)

All tools and materials will be provided on the day.

Learn the basics to repair holes and areas that need reinforcing in your favourite knitwear with Molly Rooke of Darn Good Studio.

Samplers will be provided but do feel free to bring along items you’d like advice on repairing.

We will only be able to run this class with 3 or more participants.

All materials are included in the price of the class. Our classes are held in our small workshop space at the back of the shop from 6-8pm. We will have no more than 5 customers per class.

£25 per person (inc. materials)

The visible mending movement is all about sharing and celebrating acts of repair. In this class you'll learn the traditional skill of darning with a contemporary twist, with Molly Rooke from Darn Good Studio in Exeter.

Use colourful yarns and threads to accentuate and celebrate your mends. Participants will learn how to darn on a knitted sampler, with all materials included.

Skill Level Information: For beginners and / or any skill level, or anyone who wants a refresher on darning.

What is included? You will receive a visible mending starter kit with hoop, needles and a few threads to keep - additional shades of thread, and a swatch of fabric will be provided during the workshop to practice with. You will also receive a complimentary voucher for a beverage from the pop-up MOW café.

What do students need to bring? Please bring along anything you would like advice on mending, otherwise all materials are provided.

£25 per person. All materials included.

Learn the traditional skill of woven darning, a great way to repair knitwear, denim and much more.

Has your favourite sock got a hole? Has your jumper been eaten by moths? Did you snag your cardigan on a door handle? Join Molly Rooke of Darn Good Studio to learn how to mend your clothes using the traditional art of darning. Particularly good for knitwear, cotton and denim, darning can help your clothes last longer and you can make darns joyful and fun too.

Learn how to Swiss darn (also known as duplicate stitch), to blend your mends in to knitwear.

If you’re new to darning I would recommend taking the Introduction to Darning course before embarking on the Swiss Darning session.

All materials are included in the price of the class. Classes are held in the small workshop space at the back of Bunyip from 6-8pm. We have no more than 5 participants per class.

£25 per person (inc.materials)

Learn the basics to repair holes and areas that need reinforcing in your favourite knitwear with Molly Rooke of Darn Good Studio.

Samplers will be provided but do feel free to bring along items you’d like advice on repairing.

All materials are included in the price of the class.

£25 per person (inc. materials)

Learn the basics to repair holes and areas that need reinforcing in your favourite knitwear with Molly Rooke of Darn Good Studio.

Samplers will be provided but do feel free to bring along items you’d like advice on repairing.

We will only be able to run this class with 3 or more participants.

All materials are included in the price of the class. Our classes are held in our small workshop space at the back of the shop from 6-8pm. We will have no more than 5 customers per class.

£25 per person (inc. materials)

Learn how to Swiss darn (also known as duplicate stitch), to blend your mends in to knitwear.

If you’re new to darning I would recommend taking the Introduction to Darning course before embarking on the Swiss Darning session.

All materials are included in the price of the class. Classes are held in the small workshop space at the back of Bunyip from 6-8pm. We have no more than 5 participants per class.

£25 per person (inc.materials)

Learn the basics to repair holes and areas that need reinforcing in your favourite knitwear with Molly Rooke of Darn Good Studio.

Samplers will be provided but do feel free to bring along items you’d like advice on repairing.

All materials are included in the price of the class.

£25 per person (inc. materials)

Learn how to Swiss darn (also known as duplicate stitch), to blend your mends in to knitwear.

If you’re new to darning I would recommend taking the Introduction to Darning course before embarking on the Swiss Darning session.

All materials are included in the price of the class. Classes are held in the small workshop space at the back of Bunyip from 6-8pm. We have no more than 5 participants per class.

£25 per person (inc.materials)

Do you want to learn to mend your clothes but don’t know where to begin? Then this is the course for you! Join Molly Rooke of Darn Good Studio for a 2 hour session which covers the complete basics of mending, giving you the skills to do simple repairs on most damaged clothing.

All materials are provided, but do bring along any items you’d like advice on getting to grips with mending.

£25 per person (inc.materials)

Learn the traditional japanese art of sashiko stitching to patch and reinforce your clothes. This beautiful visible mending style is perfect for denim or cotton garments. Samplers will be provided but do bring along anything you’d like to work with for guidance and advice.

All materials are included in the price of the class. Workshops are held in the small workshop space at the back of the shop from 6-8pm. We will have no more than 5 customers per class, and the classes will only run if we have 3 or more participants.

£25 per person

Has your favourite sock got a hole? Has your jumper been eaten by moths? Did you snag your cardigan on a door handle? Join Molly Rooke of Darn Good Studio to learn how to mend your clothes using the traditional art of darning. Particularly good for knitwear, cotton and denim, darning can help your clothes last longer and you can make darns joyful and fun too.

Molly is a self-taught mender based in Exeter whose focus is on sustainable, beautiful fashion and the longevity of the clothes that we love.

All materials will be provided.

Learn how to Swiss darn (also known as duplicate stitch), to blend your mends in to knitwear. Ideally bring a chunky knit with you that needs work, or you can also embellish knitwear with this stitch too!

If you’re new to darning I would recommend taking the Introduction to Darning course before embarking on the Swiss Darning session.

All materials are included in the price of the class. Classes are held in the small workshop space at the back of Bunyip from 6-8pm. We have no more than 5 participants per class.

£25 per person (inc.materials)

£25 per person

Darning is a great skill to learn to keep your knitwear going for longer whilst bringing in beautiful colours and patterns to accentuate the repairs you have done. Visible mending is helping us to be more sustainable and reduce waste!

All darning materials included. Samplers will be provided but you can also bring an item of knitwear that you'd like to mend yourself - socks and jumpers are particularly good to work on.

Find out more about Darn Good Studios: www.darngoodstudios.co.uk

Please note this workshop is taking place in our NEW venue at The Corn Store, part of Barnstaple’s Pannier Market. There is disabled access and disabled toilets. Barnstaple is served by a number of bus and train options, and there is parking close-by.

Learn the basics to repair holes and areas that need reinforcing in your favourite knitwear with Molly Rooke of Darn Good Studio.

Samplers will be provided but do feel free to bring along items you’d like advice on repairing.

We will only be able to run this class with 3 or more participants.

All materials are included in the price of the class. Our classes are held in our small workshop space at the back of the shop from 6-8pm. We will have no more than 5 customers per class.

£25 per person (inc. materials)

£30 per person (including materials)

Learn a range of mending techniques that can be applied to most clothing repair emergencies. From simple fixes to decorative solutions, we’ll cover basic stitches and go through some great ways to use mending to enhance and celebrate making your clothes more unique.

This workshop is open to complete beginners and no previous experience of embroidery is needed. It is also suitable for anyone who might want a refresher!

Do you want to learn to mend your clothes but don’t know where to begin? Then this is the course for you! Join Molly Rooke of Darn Good Studio for a 2 hour session which covers the complete basics of mending, giving you the skills to do simple repairs on most damaged clothing.

All materials are provided, but do bring along any items you’d like advice on getting to grips with mending.

£25 per person (inc.materials)

In collaboration with Killerton House and Sustainable Fashion Week.

To coincide with our Thirsty for Fashion Exhibition at Killerton and Sustainable Fashion Week (25 September - 8 October), we invite you to drop in and learn more to move away from throwaway fashion.

Join Molly from Darn Good Studios and Cat from Mend Assembly who can demonstrate a wide range of skills and answer your questions.

This is an informal drop in session and you can stay for as little or as long as you like.

The session will be held in our Engine House meeting room before you enter the Killerton pay barrier with parking available.

In collaboration with Killerton House and Sustainable Fashion Week

Do you want to learn how to mend your own clothes? Swiss darning is an exciting skill that is used in the work of contemporary designers and makers showcased within our Thirsty for Fashion Exhibition at Killerton.

To coincide with Sustainable Fashion Week (25 September – 8 October), we have teamed up with Molly at Darn Good Studio who will lead a 3 hour workshop. All materials are provided.

This intimate session is suitable all over 12. The session will be held in our Engine House meeting room before you enter the Killerton pay barrier with parking available.

Learn the basics to repair holes and areas that need reinforcing in your favourite knitwear.

Samplers will be provided but do feel free to bring along items you’d like advice on repairing.

We will only be able to run this class with 3 or more participants.

All materials are included in the price of the class. Our classes are held in our small workshop space at the back of the shop from 6-8pm. We will have no more than 5 customers per class.

£25 per person (inc. materials)

Learn the basics to repair holes and areas that need reinforcing in your favourite knitwear.

Samplers will be provided but do feel free to bring along items you’d like advice on repairing.

We will only be able to run this class with 3 or more participants.

All materials are included in the price of the class. Our classes are held in our small workshop space at the back of the shop from 6-8pm. We will have no more than 5 customers per class.

£25 per person (inc. materials)

The visible mending movement is about sharing and celebrating acts of repair. In this class you’ll learn the traditional skill of darning with a contemporary twist, with Molly Rooke from Darn Good Studio in Exeter.

Use colourful yarns and threads to accentuate and celebrate your mends. Participants will learn how to darn on a knitted sampler, with all materials included.

£50 per person (including materials)

Learn how to Swiss darn (also known as duplicate stitch), to blend your mends in to knitwear. Ideally bring a chunky knit with you that needs work, or you can also embellish knitwear with this stitch too!

If you’re new to darning I would recommend taking the Introduction to Darning course before embarking on the Swiss Darning session.

All materials are included in the price of the class. Classes are held in the small workshop space at the back of Bunyip from 6-8pm. We have no more than 5 participants per class.

£25 per person (inc.materials)