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About the Workshop
In Japanese culture, Kintsugi is the ancient art of repairing broken pottery, transforming fractures into golden seams that symbolize strength, beauty, and fragility. This practice is part of the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic—embracing imperfection, impermanence, and the passage of time.
Visible Mending is the textile equivalent of Kintsugi—a technique that highlights rather than hides wear and damage, turning repair into an act of care and creativity. Instead of discarding broken items, mending brings new life and value to the things we love.
Led by Saffron Darby, founder of Meet Make Mend, this workshop invites you to slow down, stitch, and restore your worn textiles in a welcoming and social environment. Meet Make Mend is a regular mending collective held at Bristol Textile Quarter (BTQ), where people gather to repair cherished clothing and textiles.
Accessibility
Please note that the workshop space is accessed via stairs. Seating will be provided for the session. For any access queries, please contact engagement@stradlingcollection.org.
