Thinking Green: visible mending and weaving on denim + Care to Rewear clothes swap

Event description

This program is suitable for adults and young people aged 14 and over.

Visible mending and weaving on denim

Transform your worn denim into unique, wearable art with visible mending and weaving techniques!

Rebecca, an experienced textile artist and educator will teach you how to repair and personalise your favourite denim pieces using creative stitching and weaving techniques. This workshop is perfect for beginner crafters and will provide you with a starting point to further your learning on mending and create wearable art with your clothing.

What to bring

• Two to three denim pieces in need of repair i.e. jeans, jackets, shirts, skirts etc. 
• Scissors for cutting thread and cotton.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and is for adults and young people aged 14 and over.

Time

The workshop will take place between 10am-12pm. Attendees will then have the opportunity to participate in the clothes swap.

Care to Rewear Clothes Swap

Do you have clothing that you don’t love anymore? Join us for a Care to Rewear clothes swap in collaboration with the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC).

Check your wardrobe for items you don’t wear anymore and bring them along to swap them for items you will wear.

What to bring

You can bring up to ten items that are clean and in wearable condition and take as many or as few as you like. 

All clothes should be washed prior to donation. All donated clothing will undergo a quality check, including cleanliness before being placed on the rack.

• All size clothing items - both male and female accepted
• Accessories - hats, scarves, jewellery, bags
• Shoes
• No children's clothes
• No homeware/goods.

Please note that only those taking part in the clothing swap may bring adult clothing, accessories and shoes to donate.

Time

The clothes swap is a drop-in session and will take place from 11am-1pm. You are welcome to only register for the clothes swap, if you do not want to participate in the workshop. 

Here’s what to expect

9:45–10am: Check in and donate your gently-used clothing. Then, grab a seat in the workshop room. 

10am–12pm: Enjoy a hands-on workshop with your presenter Rebecca on how to bring your used denim back to life!

11am–1pm: Dive into the Clothing Swap and discover new gems to add to your collection.

Photographs and videos may be taken of the event. Please book one ticket for each person attending.

Photo credit: Rebecca Suardana (left) and SoCo Studios (right).