Mending drop-in session
This event is part of the Bristol element of the Sustainable Fashion Week: SFW // FUTURE CITIZEN.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 24 February 2025
12:30 - 13:30 - Location
- The Hub area near Students' Union bar, A Block, City Campus at Bower Ashton, Further info
- Contact
- Ruth Squires Ruth.Squires@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
This hands-on workshop by our expert fashion technicians offers a great opportunity to learn essential sewing and repair techniques.
From simple tasks like button sewing and patching to more creative techniques bring life back to your clothes. And if you are new to mending, experience just how relaxing it can be - a creative and mindful activity that supports your mental well-being as well as your finances!
Open to all students staff and members of the public.
This event is part of the Bristol element of the nationwide Sustainable Fashion Week: SFW // FUTURE CITIZEN.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
Location
The Hub area near Students' Union bar, A Block
City Campus at Bower Ashton
Kennel Lodge Road
Bristol
BS3 2JT
UK
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