Sustainable Textile Club

SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE CLUB

Come and enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere of mending whilst learning different textile techniques, chatting and having a drink.

Each session there is a different focus and materials available to use. There will be a supportive East Quay member of staff to help and advise and give ideas. You are welcome to bring your own textile projects with you to continue with also.

When: Second Tuesday of every month

Time: 6.30-7.30pm

Where: East Quay Kitchen

Who: No sewing experience necessary

Cost: Free*

*This is a free event but donations to Contains Art are welcomed to cover the cost for materials.

Monthly focus

Session 5 : 14.05.2024

Patchworking: Hand and machine

(Bring if you would like scraps if fabrics)

Session 6 : 11.06.2024

Stitch and Slash

(Bring if you would like scraps of fabrics, embroidery thread)

Session 7 : 09.07.2024

Weaving on card looms

(Bring if you would like wool/yarns, scraps of fabric, t-shirt yarn)

Session 8 : 13.08.2024

Reverse Applique

(Bring if you would like an item of textiles that needs to be mended, scraps of fabrics, embroidery thread)

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