Socks: Imaginative Mending

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Discover the transformative power of a simple stitch through this beautifully illustrated celebration of sock mending.

SOCKS documents an inspiring community project where Surrey Square Primary School in Southwark learned the art of darning, transforming 488 warehouse-waste socks into vibrant, colourful treasures. Follow the creative journey from nursery through year 6, showcasing how children's dexterity and imagination flourish through hands-on craft. The book also features artist and educator Celia Pym's personal mending practice for loved ones. A testament to the value of practical skills in childhood development, this work builds on Pym's celebrated previous book, On Mending: Stories of damage and repair.

About Celia

The artist Celia Pym lives and works in London and has been exploring damage and repair in textiles since 2007. Working with garments that belong to individuals as well as items in museum archives, she has broad experience with stories of damage, from moth holes to accidents with fire.

She is an Associate Lecturer in Textiles at the Royal College of Art in London.