{"title":"ONE DAY WORKSHOPS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kintsugi-mending","title":"KINTSUGI MENDING | AUGUST 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to The Mending Sessions with Leanne Coates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday 10 August 2026 10am-5pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKintsugi\u003c\/em\u003e (金継ぎ, literally “gold joining”) is a Japanese repair practice traditionally used to mend broken ceramics with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or brass. Rather than disguising damage, kintsugi illuminates breakage, making the repair visible and integral to the object’s beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAt its core, kintsugi is not merely a technique but a philosophy of repair, rooted in Japanese aesthetic values such as \u003cem data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"829\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/em\u003e—an appreciation of impermanence, imperfection, and the marks of time. The repaired object is not returned to a previous “perfect” state. Instead, it becomes something new, layered, and more valuable because of its history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFor textile artists, this philosophy offers a powerful framework for reimagining how we mend cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop will be held in my store for a small group of like minded lover's of textiles and hand craft and includes reference materials, craft supplies, a light lunch \u0026amp; refreshments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIn a led discussion explore \u0026amp; consider this meaningful traditional Japanese ceramic practice transferred to textiles where gold threads are used for repairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWith basic hand stitching skills let’s repair and experiment using gold threads to highlight and celebrate worn items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAt its core, kintsugi is not merely a technique but a philosophy of repair rooted deeply in Japanese aesthetic values embracing imperfection and impermanence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eI encourage you to bring along a garment or textile item that holds meaning for you (or someone else) that would benefit from a repair or reinforcement. I will guide you through the process of mending and with an emphasis on process over perfection we will spend the day stitching, gently chatting and immersing ourselves in this slow intentional hand work. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eGuided by me, Leanne Coates, this session turns hand stitching into a contemplative practice of care, repair, and personal reflection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eI look forward to welcoming you into my space. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eT's \u0026amp; C's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo allow for a well-prepared experience, materials and catering are organised in advance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBookings close 5 days prior to the workshop date\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkshops run with a small group; if minimum numbers aren’t met, you’ll be offered a transfer or refund\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you’re hoping to attend with a friend or gather a small group, you’re warmly encouraged to book together or get in touch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFeel free to reach out by email or phone after this date when 'SOLD OUT' appears to go on the waitlist in the event of a cancellation or if an exception can be made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAVALETTI GALLERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51649386217604,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5298\/4964\/files\/Kintsugi_Mending_Workshop.png?v=1779443870"},{"product_id":"sashiko-for-making-and-mending-1","title":"SASHIKO FOR MAKING AND MENDING | JULY 13","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to The Mending Sessions with Leanne Coates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday July 13, 2026 10am-5pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSashiko is so much more than a stitch discipline, it’s a mindful practice which holds meaning, reflection, wellbeing and symbolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIn a small group I invite you to explore this concept while gaining valuable skills to pursue pre-marked and \u003c\/span\u003efree-hand sashiko techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a focus on process ahead of outcomes you may be delighted by what evolves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSashiko is a traditional Japanese embroidery technique using simple, functional running stitches to create intricate geometric patterns, \u003cspan\u003etypically using white cotton thread on indigo-dyed fabric. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning “little stabs,” this durable, decorative needlework was historically used to strengthen, repair, and quilt clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin me at the large work table in my shop with a small group of like minded textile and hand craft enthusiasts for a day of sashiko stitching. We will commence with a brief history of the cultural significance and origins of this simple and functional running stitch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have chosen to dedicate a full day to this humble stitch so we can go beyond the world of 'snap shot' learning and truly immerse ourselves in the practice, giving you the momentum to continue beyond this workshop. You will achieve sampling skills and the pleasure of repetition and have the opportunity to apply these skills to a small project as well as plan out and commence a mending task. I encourage you to bring along a garment or textile requiring a mend or reinforcement that has meaning to you or someone else. It could be a favourite pair of jeans, an heirloom tablecloth or any woven textile item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stitch method is not particularly suited to repairing of knits, so save that for a visible mending workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOURSE INCLUDES REFERENCE MATERIALS, CRAFT SUPPLIES, LUNCH \u0026amp; REFRESHMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eT's \u0026amp; C's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo allow for a well-prepared experience, materials and catering are organised in advance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBookings close 5 days prior to the workshop date\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkshops run with a small group; if minimum numbers aren’t met, you’ll be offered a transfer or refund\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you’re hoping to attend with a friend or gather a small group, you’re warmly encouraged to book together or get in touch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFeel free to reach out by email or phone after this date when 'SOLD OUT' appears to go on the waitlist in the event of a cancellation or if an exception can be made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAVALETTI GALLERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51592928362628,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5298\/4964\/files\/Sashiko_Workshop_1.png?v=1779443466"},{"product_id":"visible-mending","title":"VISIBLE MENDING | JUNE 15","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to The Mending Sessions with Leanne Coates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday June 15, 2026 10am-5pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLearn embroidery stitches suited to mending and reinforcement techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCreate a sampler as reference while taking part in a led discussion about the ‘meaning \u0026amp; symbolism’ of mending\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCommence a project or 2 of your own or continue practising and sampling with all materials provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eExplore and create new ways of bringing value to your time worn items including unconventional alterations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin me at the large work table in my shop with a small group of like minded textile and hand craft enthusiasts for a day of stitching, mending and creating with access to beautiful threads, fabrics and support. We will commence with a brief discussion about the significance and purpose to the practice of mending and the various ways we can approach each project remembering that there are no right or wrong ways and no mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWith this approach I am confident you will gain your own momentum and rhythm to continue textile mending beyond this workshop. You will achieve sampling skills and the pleasure of repetition and have the opportunity to apply these skills to a small project as well as plan out and commence a mending task. I encourage you to bring along a garment or textile requiring a mend or reinforcement that has meaning to you or someone else. It could be a favourite pair of jeans, an heirloom tablecloth or any woven textile item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOURSE INCLUDES REFERENCE MATERIALS, CRAFT SUPPLIES, LUNCH \u0026amp; REFRESHMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eT's \u0026amp; C's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo allow for a well-prepared experience, materials and catering are organised in advance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBookings close 5 days prior to the workshop date\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkshops run with a small group; if minimum numbers aren’t met, you’ll be offered a transfer or refund\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you’re hoping to attend with a friend or gather a small group, you’re warmly encouraged to book together or get in touch.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFeel free to reach out by email or phone after this date when 'SOLD OUT' appears to go on the waitlist in the event of a cancellation or if an exception can be made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CAVALETTI GALLERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51592994750596,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5298\/4964\/files\/Visible_Mending_Workshop.png?v=1779441965"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5298\/4964\/collections\/28012025__Cavaletti_Gallery__05_86f61fd6-39cc-4f4f-a4c1-8ee5d1d2e6ea.jpg?v=1779443111","url":"https:\/\/cavalettigallery.com\/collections\/one-day-workshops.oembed","provider":"Cavaletti Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}