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Visible Mending

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2026-02-04 11:00:00 2026-02-04 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Visible Mending Learn how to give your clothes a new life with visible mending. Corio Library - Makerspace

Wednesday, February 04
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-04 11:00:00 2026-02-04 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Visible Mending Learn how to give your clothes a new life with visible mending. Corio Library - Makerspace

Corio Library

Makerspace

Learn how to give your clothes a new life with visible mending.

The session will focus on the Japanese techniques of Boro and Sashiko; using fine hand-stitching to patch and strengthen clothing. Bring in jeans or other items of clothing in need of repair for this hands-on workshop.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Make & Create |

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Corio Library
Phone: (03) 4201 0658
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Mon, Jan 05 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Jan 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Jan 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Thu, Jan 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 09 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 11 2:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the Library

This busy and vibrant branch serves Geelong’s northern suburbs. Highlights of this branch include zoned areas for study, reading and children’s activities, bilingual picture books, LOTE (Languages other than English) magazines, a learning English collection, World DVDs and a parenting collection. The library has a large meeting room for community hire, a range of accessibility features and a dedicated makerspace enabling discovery and creativity. Regular Baby, Toddler, Inclusive and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, as well as events and programs for adults taking place throughout the year. 

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Wed, Jan 07, 11:30am - 11:50am
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Wed, Jan 14, 11:30am - 11:50am
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Wed, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Corio Meeting Room
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Come all clay creatives to a hands-on clay workshop. Practice your skills and make your own mini-figurine. Recommended ages: 12-18
Baby Time - Drop in
Wed, Jan 21, 11:30am - 11:50am
Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Art splosh! - Bookings recommended
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Corio Meeting Room
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Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Jan 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Thu, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Feb 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Visible Mending - Craft Connect
Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Learn how to give your clothes a new life with visible mending.
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Drop in for a relaxing yarn with friends. Bring your own project or use our supplies to get started. All skill... more
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