Join us for a fun and hands on morning by bringing your household items back to life with Swan Repair Cafe, swapping clothes and books and get creative with Carly from Rivarossa Botanicals as she guides you through creating your own watercolours.
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Date and time
Saturday, July 26, 2025
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM See more - Suitable for All Ages
- VenueOld Midland Courthouse
- Cost Free
- Contact info
Event description
Please note that photos may be taken throughout this program and it is a family friendly event but the art activities are suitable for adults and young people aged 12 and over with adult supervision. Please book a ticket per for person attending.
Join us for a community focused drop-in session where sustainability meets creativity!
Make your own water colours
Join natural dye artist Carly from Rivarossa Botanicals for a hands-on creative workshop exploring the magic of plant-based colour. Using fresh and dried flowers, you’ll learn how to extract beautiful, natural pigments to create your own watercolours and botanical inks. We’ll also experiment with everyday household products to see how they shift and transform colours. A playful introduction to eco-friendly art making for beginners and the curious.
Need some help with repairing household items?
Need help with tech? Have a wobbly chair or ripped jeans? Bring them to Swan Repair Café. Skilled community volunteers will help you fix clothing, other household textiles (like doonas), plush toys, household items, small tech appliances and more.
Clothes swap
Want to refresh your wardrobe without buying new items? There will be a clothes swap available where you can bring up to 10 items and take as many or as few as you like.
Book swap
Want to refresh your bookshelf without buying more books? Check out our community book swap where you can bring up to six books and take as many or as few as you like.
Drop-in anytime throughout the session to take advantage of the free mending services. It is a great way to reduce waste, learn re-purposing skills and connect with your community over a cup of coffee or tea.
How does it work?
This is a registered drop-in session community event (like a small market) where you will be able to visit each of the stalls independently and swap clothes, books, get your household items repaired and make your own watercolours.
You are welcome to attend the event anytime between 9.30-11.30am.
What to bring?
- Household items you would like to get repaired i.e. clothing, other household textiles (like doonas), plush toys, household items, small tech appliances
- Up to 10 clothing items for the clothes swap
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Up to 6 books to swap
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Materials will be provided for making your own watercolours and botanical inks
Register now to drop in with your items and learn how to bring them back to life!
