About this Event
What's it all about?
Soft City is a community art project that delves into the history of Sauchiehall Street and the stories of the people who visit it. Join artists Ellie and Alice as we explore and reclaim our social heritage and shared spaces, uncovering the many reincarnations of Sauchiehall Street.
Soft City aims to diversify the voices involved in the regeneration of Glasgow's City Centre. Using Feminist City thinking, we will imagine together what a safer, more accessible and inclusive city centre could look like for everyone.
What will we get up to?
Come and get crafty! Through a series of chat ‘n’ craft workshops, we will collaborate to create a soft sculpture model of Sauchiehall Street. Everyone is welcome to take part, whether you're new to crafting or an expert stitcher!
Connect with others while learning and sharing craft skills in a supportive, relaxed environment. We will have different stations set up where you can try activities like weaving, embroidery, appliqué, and fabric painting.
Inspired by the Make-Do-And-Mend pop-up workshops that were held on Sauchiehall Street during WW2, we will also be sharing visible mending techniques for rips or holes, so feel free to bring along something that needs fixing!
Details & Venue Info
This is a drop-in workshop at the Mitchell Library, so come whenever suits you and stay as long as you like—whether it's 10 minutes or 2 hours!
This workshop is designed for participants aged 16 and up. Parents with babies in arms are more than welcome to join, but the workshop is not suitable for young children. However, we do offer a fun craft activity pack as an alternative way for kids to get involved in the project—visit our website to find out how to get yours!
The space is wheelchair accessible, with workshops taking place on the ground floor.
If you have any additional access needs, please contact us in advance and we will do whatever we can to accommodate. contact us on: [email protected]
Free tea and coffee will be available.
Please note that space is limited, and spots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Can't make it?
Not to worry! We have two more workshops taking place at Edward House, 199 Sauchiehall Street:
- Thursday, 6th February - 5.30pm-8.30pm
- Saturday, 8th February – 12pm-4pm
- Monday, 10th February – 11am–3pm
Visit our website for more info and other ways to take part!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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