{"product_id":"visible-mending-virtual-workshop","title":"Visible Mending Virtual Workshop July 18","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"m_-7100188083596666210__Hlk85092964\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible Mending is a creative way to extend the life of clothing and household items while embellishing them for a unique look. We will cover woven mends with Speedweve style looms as well as decorative embroidery. After this class, you'll look at holes and stains as opportunities rather than tragedies!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechniques will include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven mends using a Speedweve darning loom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMending with embroidery including reinforcing fabric through patching and using backstitch, split stitch, chain stitch, daisy stitch, French knots, and woven roses. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop will take place on Zoom and registered students will receive the link two days in advance. Students will receive a handout as well as the slides shown during class, and will have the opportunity to ask questions during the workshop. The workshop will not be recorded and students do not have permission to record it themselves, but videos shown during class will be available to re-watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is a sliding scale for low-income makers, on the honor system. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Materials Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e items to mend OR fabric for practicing\u003c\/span\u003e, embroidery hoop, embroidery needle, embroidery floss, scissors, Speedweve \u003cspan\u003estyle mending loom, fingering weight yarn or mending thread or sashiko thread. Optional: disappearing ink fabric marking pen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kira-k-designs.myshopify.com\/products\/materials-kit-for-visible-mending-workshop\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Kits Are Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e I have worked in the yarn industry since 2002, as a yarn shop employee and later manager, teacher, pattern designer, and event host. I have been embroidering since I was six and weaving for over fifteen years, and have been practicing both invisible and visible mending since I was a teenager. Visible Mending has been a popular workshop for me at fiber festivals across the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the organizer cancels for any reason, students will be offered a choice of rescheduling or receiving a full refund. If a student cancels before receiving the class handout (two days in advance) they will receive an 80% refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kira K Designs","offers":[{"title":"Regular Price \/ 7\/18\/26 10am-12pm Pacific","offer_id":40000841318471,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Low-Income Price \/ 7\/18\/26 10am-12pm Pacific","offer_id":40000841351239,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1363\/6595\/files\/VisibleMendingWovenDarn.jpg?v=1682701119","url":"https:\/\/kirakdesigns.com\/products\/visible-mending-virtual-workshop","provider":"Kira K Designs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}