About this Event
Fashion Fix Workshops at Greenwood Community Hall: Repair & Upcycle Your Wardrobe!
Description: Join us for our exciting Fashion Fix Workshops. Bring new life to your old, damaged, or unwanted clothing while learning creative ways to upcycle and repair your wardrobe. ✨👗♻️
Intially we'll be running these workshops once per month on the fourth Friday of each month between April and July, then we'll move to twice monthly, see the dates below.
📅 Workshop Dates: Twice Monthly Bookable dates
- Friday 15th & 29th August | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
- Friday 12th & 26th September | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
- Friday 10th & 24th October | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
- Friday 14th & 28th November | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
- Friday 5th & 19th December | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
- Friday 9th & 23rd January | 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
- Friday 6th & 20th February| 9.30 AM - 11.30 AM
📍 Location:
Greenwood Centre, 18 Latin Gardens, Scawsby, DN5 8TE, Doncaster.
What to Expect:
Whether you've got a pair of jeans with holes, a jumper that's seen better days, or a shirt you no longer wear, our FREE workshops will show you how to give them a fresh new look using simple repair techniques and upcycling ideas! ✂️🧵
- Clothing Repair: Learn essential sewing skills to repair rips, holes, and damaged seams.
- Upcycling Tips: Discover creative ways to transform old clothes into new fashion pieces or home décor items.
- Sustainability Focus: Understand how repairing and upcycling your clothing helps reduce waste and promote sustainable fashion practices.
- Exciting Projects: Participate in engaging, hands-on projects that will inspire your creativity and sustainability efforts.
- Community Input: Share your ideas for community-led projects – we welcome your input to shape future workshops!
- Equipment and Materials: We provide all necessary tools, sewing machines, and basic materials to get you started on your projects.
What to Bring:
- Your unwanted, damaged, or old clothing for repair or upcycling (jeans, shirts, jackets, sweaters, etc.).
- If you don't have items to bring, don't worry! We've got a partnership with Age UK Sheffield who have kindly donated some unsaleable clothing that's waiting for a new lease of life.
Why Attend?
- It's FREE! Thanks to funding from Doncaster North Development Trust, these workshops are completely free to attend.
- Hands-On Learning: Gain practical skills that will help you reduce clothing waste and save money.
- Be Creative: Tap into your creativity and find new ways to express yourself through upcycled fashion.
- Sustainability: Play a part in the slow fashion movement by making mindful choices and giving your clothes a second life.
- Community Engagement: Connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to community-led sustainability initiatives.
- No Need to Invest: We provide most of the equipment and basic materials you need to get started. (Some items like zips and threads may need to be purchased elsewhere)
Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with sewing and crafting, these workshops are a fun and relaxed way to explore fashion sustainability while meeting like-minded people. 🌱👗👖
Spaces are limited, so don't wait – sign up now!
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Click the button to secure your place for one or both workshops and get ready to revive your wardrobe the sustainable way!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Greenwood Communal Hall, 18 Latin Gardens, Doncaster, United Kingdom
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