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one-day
course
recycling clothes & textiles |
This
course is run by June Allnutt of Recycle & Sew.
The aim
of the workshop is to recycle old clothes that you bring along,
but there will also be T-shirts and second-hand clothes available
for people to use, as well as a huge amount of scraps.
Firstly
we will all get to know each other and inspire each other with a
small discussion about what each of us want to do with the clothes
we have. Then we will all cut up, modify, alter, enlarge, shrink
and generally re-arrange everything.
Be unique in the
way you dress. Don't be a clone, or use your body to advertise corporate
giants. Be 'no logo'!
The course will cover:
- pollution from the
fashion and textile industry
- sustainable consumer
behaviour
- basic sewing and weaving
techniques
- re-designing clothes,
bags and furnishings
- work on individual
projects
- scouring magazines
for style inspiration
- traditional circular
weaving demonstration and practice
- weaving a bag and
a purse from recycled materials
- ideas for Christmas
and birthday presents
more
on clothes
more
on weaving, textiles & fabrics
| how
to book: |
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| arrive: |
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around
9.30 for a 10am prompt start |
| depart: |
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after
the course finishes at 5pm |
| directions: |
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click
here for
a map and directions to Hackney City Farm |
| what
to bring: |
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work
clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using
the cafe) |
| let
us know: |
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if
you have any special needs |
| price: |
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£60 |
| lunch: |
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bring
a packed lunch or you can get lunch at the cafe |
| discounts:
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sharing: |
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participants
will be encouraged to share ideas and inspire each other
participants
will also make bags and purses from recycled materials
please bring
any old clothes you would like to bring to life again; there will
also be a range of second-hand clothes and textiles provided |
