Creative Visible Mending with Jayne Eagle

Jayne Eagle is running a creative visible mending workshop at Worthing Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday 14 November, from 10:30am to 1:30pm. It's a three-hour session that frames mending as a creative practice rather than a chore, and it's designed for beginners, so you don't need to be a seasoned sewer to get stuck in.

The focus is on patching: you'll learn how to patch denim and lightweight fabrics, work through a variety of hand stitches, and pick up the practical sewing skills that turn a worn or torn piece of clothing into something decorative and one-of-a-kind. The whole approach leans on sustainable making, with recycled textiles at the centre, and all the materials, tools and handouts are provided, so you can just turn up and start stitching. By the end of the morning, the aim is that you'll be able to identify damaged fabrics and mend them with confidence.

It's a hands-on session, so you'll spend the time actually working on textiles rather than just watching a demonstration. The workshop is suitable for ages 16 and over, and since it's beginner-friendly, it's a good place to start if you've never picked up a needle and thread before. You'll leave with a few new skills and, hopefully, a piece of clothing you're happy to keep wearing.

Tickets start from £65, plus a £0.75 transaction fee. The workshop runs from 10:30am to 1:30pm at the museum on Chapel Road, BN11 1HP.