{"product_id":"new-the-art-of-visible-mending","title":"NEW! 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Drawing inspiration from traditional mending practices such as sashiko and darning, alongside more expressive and intuitive stitch, this workshop encourages creativity, experimentation and a fresh perspective on repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are extending the life of a much-loved garment or simply exploring the beauty of stitch, you will leave with practical skills and a renewed appreciation for the art of making do with care and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease bring a basic sewing kit (fabric scissors, pins, needles, etc.). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou are welcome to bring a pair of worn trousers, a favourite garment, or another textile in need of repair, or, if you prefer, work on the fabric samples provided. \u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":240}' class=\"EOP SCXW248135102 BCX8\"\u003eYou are welcome to bring along any fabrics you wish to use, but there will also be plenty of fabrics available for you to use, provided by the tutor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease wear clothes and footwear suitable for a studio environment, and bring a bag or portfolio suitable for taking work home with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eBuying as a gift?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eWhen buying a course or workshop you will be automatically emailed a confirmation which you can print off and include in a card for your loved one.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/collections\/shop\/products\/gift-voucher\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGift vouchers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan also be bought if you aren't sure which course they would prefer. Please email us the name and email address of the person attending on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:drawingschool@rwa.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edrawingschool@rwa.org.uk \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore booking we ask everyone please read our updated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/pages\/rwa-returns-and-refunds-policy#:~:text=Purchases%20of%20Drawing%20School%20classes%20and%20workshops%C2%A0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerms and Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants must be 18 or over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf eligible, discounts must be applied when first purchasing your class and cannot be given retrospectively. Please contact us if the discount code is not working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a disability, learning difficulty or mental health issue which you feel may affect your participation in your chosen class, please either email \u003ca href=\"mailto:drawingschool@rwa.org.uk%20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edrawingschool@rwa.org.uk \u003c\/a\u003eor call 07745694563, prior to booking, so we are aware of any needs you may have.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund\/transfer and Cancellation Policy: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are unable to offer full or part cash refunds, but you are eligible for an RWA gift voucher or transfer, minus an admin fee*, provided you notify us more than 14 days before the start of your class with us. If we cancel a course or workshop for any reason, then participants will be offered a different date, course\/workshop or RWA gift voucher. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Admin fee for courses £25, Admin fee for workshops £15\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"4024 - Drawing School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42926199078983,"sku":"Autumn 2026","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2297\/4037\/files\/6_1.jpg?v=1783069764","url":"https:\/\/www.rwa.org.uk\/products\/new-the-art-of-visible-mending","provider":"RWA Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}