Have a favorite sweater with a hole or a pair of socks that needs some love? Learn the art of darning and give well-loved knits a new lease on life!

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn techniques for repairing holes and worn areas in knitted garments, helping extend the life of their clothes and keep textiles in circulation.

Darning is a versatile repair technique that can also be used on denim and other woven fabrics. It's a valuable skill for keeping favorite pieces in use rather than throwing them away. Since it's December, this workshop will focus on repairing knits, from sweaters with holes to well-worn socks.

A darning kit can be added to registration at checkout. Each kit includes a darning loom, hand-sewing needle, and rubber bands. Those who already have a darning loom and tools are welcome to bring their own.

Participants are encouraged to bring a knitted item they'd like to mend so they can practice directly on their own clothes. For those without something in need of repair, a practice piece will be provided.

Come ready to slow down, learn a new skill, and discover the satisfaction of making something well-loved wearable again!

Limited spots available, sign up today!

Date: December 5, 2026

Time: 11:00am-12:30pm

Location: Village of Industry & Art Meeting Room (320 S Broad St., Philadelphia 19102)

About the instructor:

Tia Pion-Decker

Tia Pion-Decker is the owner and designer of Our Laundromat, a small mending and sustainable fashion brand. Operated out of her 3rd floor studio in Elkins Park, Tia takes discarded or unused clothing and textiles and gives them new life. Optimism is the fuel for Our Laundromat: Tia looks for the good in each item and lets that guide the design. Tia also enables others to keep their well-loved clothes in circulation, teaching mending methods and hosting mending parties. 

Join fiber artist Holly Guertin for a special needle felting workshop featuring the exclusive Limited-Edition PA Fibershed x Holly Guertin collaboration felting kit! During this 90 minute class, Holly will guide you through the process of creating your own felted sheep, sharing techniques, tips, and hands-on instruction along the way.

This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from the artist, get started on your own felted creation, and explore the possibilities of working with natural fibers. You won't leave with a completed sheep, but you'll have the skills and guidance to continue and finish your project at home.

Each workshop registration includes an exclusive felting kit, all the materials you'll need, a step-by-step instruction guide, and access to a video tutorial so you can follow along and complete your sheep at home.

Whether you're looking to make something special for yourself, learn a new skill, or create a handmade holiday gift for someone you love, this is a wonderful opportunity to get creative with fiber and learn from a talented local artist.

No prior needle felting experience necessary!

Date: December 5, 2026

Time: 11:00am-12:30pm

Location: Village of Industry & Art Meeting Room (320 S Broad St., Philadelphia 19102)

Limited spots available, register today!

About the Teaching Artist:

Holly Guertin is a contemporary fiber artist creating in felt, embroidery, and crochet. She received her BFA in Fibers from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2011 and is currently based in the Philadelphia, PA area. She has exhibited work at Twenty*Twenty House (2023 & 2024), Gallery 26 (2023), and Ogden Museum of Southern Art (2017). Her work has been featured in Surface Design Journal (2025), Dappled Things (2025), Colossal (2024), Business of Home (2023). In 2019, Guertin collaborated with Anthropologie to create collections for Fall Home Goods and Holiday Decor inspired by her artworks. “All Like Sheep” (2011), “Pink Sheepskin” (2018), and “Rise and Fall” (2023) are exhibited in SCAD’s Permanent Collection. She is the Fiber Arts teacher and Chair of the Craftsmanship Department at Martin Saints Classical High School. She is also a Columnist at The Better Part Journal.

Discover the art of turning fiber into yarn! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the basics of drop spindle spinning, an accessible and centuries-old technique for transforming raw fiber into your very own yarn.

During this 90 minute class, the instructor will walk through the fundamentals of preparing fiber, drafting, and spinning, with plenty of time to practice and build your skills.

Whether you're completely new to spinning or curious to try a new fiber art, you'll leave with a better understanding of the process and your own handspun yarn to take home.

Come learn how a simple tool and a handful of fiber can become something beautiful and useful!

Limited spots available. Grab yours today!

Date: December 5, 2026

Time: 1:35pm-3:05pm

Location: Village of Industry & Art Meeting Room (320 S Broad St., Philadelphia 19102)

About the Instructor:

Jason Paris

Jason is a Philadelphia-based fiber crafter who has been spinning yarn for over a decade. Besides teaching dozens of knitting and spinning lessons at local yarn stores in the area, he has also taught with the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers. His other fiber hobbies include knitting, crochet, weaving, and nalbinding. Jason is always glad to have some wool in hand.