WORKSHOP Visible Mending with Kantha at Startup Barreiro

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WORKSHOP Visible Mending with Kantha at Startup Barreiro

Wenlin Studio

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£55.00

Description

In this class, participants will learn to mend their clothes with Kantha, a mending method from Sindh, Pakistan. Gul will introduce participants to different types of mending and their ideal use. Additionally, Gul will demonstrate the method during the class using a sampler or clothing. By the end of the class, participants will have the knowledge to mend their clothes and apply the learning to mend the clothing of their choice.

This workshop is taught in English by Gul E Raana, originally from Punjab, Pakistan, and the founder of Wenlin Studio — a brand dedicated to exploring sustainability in textiles with embroideries and natural dyeing.

Hosted at StartUp Barreiro, Parque Empresarial da Baía do Tejo, R. 2 (Parque Empresarial da Quimiparque) Edifício n.º 23, 2830-138 Barreiro, Portugal

Date: Saturday 15 March 2025 (02:00pm-5:00 pm)

Kit Material that participants can take home:

- Mending thread
- Needles
- Fabric Sampler & Swatches

Things for sharing during the class:

- Frames
- Thimbles

Materials: All the materials for this workshop will be provided. If you use a specific tool please bring your frames or thimbles. Participants can also bring their damaged clothing to repair during class.

Requirements: participants must be over 14 years old. Some knowledge of needlework will benefit the participant.

Withdrawals/refunds: the registration fee will be refunded to students who for some reason cannot participate in the workshop and communicate their withdrawal up to ten days before the workshop date.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@wenlinstudio.com

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Shipping & Returns

EU: €8.00 with Tracked CTT Mail.
UK: €12.00 with Tracked CTT/ Royal Mail.
USA, Canada & PRC: €15.00 with International Signed & Tracked CTT Mail.
Australia: €15.00 with International Tracked CTT Mail.
Rest of the world: €15.00 with International Tracked or Signed CTT Mail.
Shipping method: We use CTT Mail for all orders.
We normally ship between 1-3 working days after the order has been placed
For international orders, we are not responsible for custom, duty and taxes.

Our products are completely handmade by living human beings, therefore every single piece is unique and have artisanal qualities. While executing embroideries, it is only natural that the artisans interpret the sketched design and the mock-up embroideries in their unique way and leave a stamp of their own personalities on the product. We believe that these slight differences in our products is a desirable trait, but if you are not happy with your purchase, we will accept returns. We request you to send us an email at info@wenlinstudiolondon.com explaining the reason for your return within 7 days after you receive your package. Please remember to also provide us with your name, your address and your order number. After your request has been approved, we will send you an email authorizing you to send us back the products. The email will also include the appropriate instructions and destination address. The products must be received unused and in their original packaging.

Please note that you will be responsible for the shipping cost as well as the duties and taxes on your return.
Upon receipt of your products, we will provide you with online coupon number usable within 30 days in our online shop.
For further information on returns and exchanges, please send us an email.

Size

Pouches:
S (4x6” or 10x15cm)
M (8x11”or 19x25cm)
L (9x13” or 24x34cm)

Totes:
12.5x15.7” or 32x40cm