Fabric printing (Drop in)
with Caleb Azeez | 11:00-12:30 | J02
Stamps are a form of printmaking and can be used in repetition or by themselves to create interesting designs on your clothing. Bring a natural fibre piece of clothing (e.g. a cottong t-shirt) and experiment with stamping using our collection or make your own. A great workshop for kids!
DIY Patches
with DC Style Fylez | 10:30-12:00 | J06
DC Style Fylez (aka David Creed) is a Melbourne based artist and agony aunt style fashion blogger who utilises upcycling and DIY approaches to create wearable artworks which are witty and clever. His practice explores how we engage with fashion while also critiquing the ridiculousness of the high fashion world. On his recent artist residency with Tropical Lab (Singapore), he explored the idea of “service” by hand sewing personalised patches for individuals on his adventures around Singapore. David will take you through how to make your own personalised upcycled patch using fabric off cuts, printmaking and embroidery techniques.
Skills required:
Basic hand sewing skills required.
Visible Mending (drop in)
with Racheal Bor | 13:00-14:30 | J02
Visible mending is a form of textile repair where the mending technique itself becomes an artistic and intentional design element, rather than being hidden. In this workshop, you will be introduced to ‘Sashiko’ a Japanese visible mending technique which uses repetitive running stitches to create decorative patterns to repair and reinforce clothing.
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What to bring:
BYO clothing item in need of repair (sturdy, non-stretch) or choose from our supplies.
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Skills required:
Basic hand sewing skills required.
Scrappy Sewing
with Caleb Azeez | 13:00-15:00 | J02
Don’t throw those fabric offcuts away! Scrappy sewing is a technique that uses small, assorted fabric scraps from various sources to create larger fabric panels or projects. The goal is to use up leftover materials, resulting in projects with a distinctive, eclectic, and visually striking. In this workshop you will make a panel of layered embroidery which can be attached to an existing garment or simply enjoyed as in its own right.
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​Skills required:
Sewing machine and basic hand sewing skills required.
Upcycled Dog Toys
with Candace | 14:30-15:15 | J06
Join Apawrel for a hands-on upcycling workshop and learn how to turn waste into eco-friendly dog toys while making your own rope toy. Perfect for dog lovers, sustainability enthusiasts, and anyone keen to try a creative upcycling activity! Come along, get crafty, and discover how small actions can make a big difference for pets and the planet.
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What’s included:
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Learn about Apawrel’s sustainable mission of turning 'trash into treasure' for our four-legged friends
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Make your own eco-friendly rope dog toy
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Take home your creation to spoil your pup (or gift it to a furry friend)
