Healed Heels: Sock Darning Workshop w/ Van Tran — August 27, 2025

If your favorite socks have holes, fraying threads or thinning fabric, mending them offers a way back to beauty and longevity.

Date: Wednesday, August 27th
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Two Two (3221 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA)
Capacity: Up to 8 participants

In this cozy craft workshop led by Van Tran, you’ll learn how to mend your well-worn socks with foundational, yet specific, sock darning techniques. Whether you’re new to sewing or just curious about visible mending, this class will guide you through ways to reinforce thinning areas and weave colorful patches over holes—offering warmth and new life to your favorite pairs. This is a great, meditative skill and hobby to pick up ahead of colder seasons! 

Materials/Setup: Includes two colors of thread, a needle, and a printed reference guide and resource list. Communal scissors, elastic bands, and household darning eggs will be available for shared use during the workshop.

What to Bring/Prepare: Bring a few pairs of socks in need of some TLC. All other materials will be provided.

About the Artist: Over the past decade, Van’s journey through fashion has shifted from industrial manufacturing to a more intentional, sustainability-minded practice. Rather than build a low-waste brand, she embraces garments with lived-in histories—mending, upcycling, and altering clothing in a slow, joyful process shaped by wear, chance, and curiosity.