SFW HUB: BRISTOL WEST
BRISTOL WEST
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BRISTOL WEST 〰️
Introducing SFW Hub: Bristol West. Hosted by Katie Witford and the team at Bristol Folk House.
WHAT’S ON?
friday 25 SEPTEMBER
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Times: 2:00pm–4:00pm
Refresh your wardrobe the sustainable way at our Clothes Swap on Friday 25th September, 2:00–4:00pm, at Bristol Folk House Cafe.
Bring up to 5 good quality, clean clothing items that you'd be happy to pass on, and discover some new to you pieces while giving pre loved fashion a second life. It's a fun, affordable way to update your wardrobe, reduce waste, and support more sustainable fashion choices.
Please drop these items off before 12pm on 25th September in exchange for 5 tokens. Everyone is welcome. Come along, swap sustainably, and leave with some fantastic new finds!
Location: Bristol Folk House Cafe
Booking: Ticket options include £3 // £4 Entry + a tea or cofee // £6 entry + a glass of prosecco. Book here.
SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER
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Times: 10.00am-4.00pm
This workshop is suitable for all levels including beginners. Participants are welcome to bring things they would like to try mending - either to work on during the day or for advice if that is not possible. The day will provide an in-depth look at visible mending techniques, from basic principles to exploring a wide range of creative techniques for repairing and enhancing garments, whether it's developing confidence in a few of the fundamental stitches or, for the more confident, exploring decorative pattern making with embroidery and yarn.
A great way to get you started with sustainable fashion, mending items you previously would have not kept, celebrating their imperfections and creating completely individual clothing. Techniques covered include embroidery, applique, darning, needle felting - the techniques used will be appropriate to the garments participants bring.
A wide range of materials and tools for mending will be available. Participants can bring garments they would like to work on and materials they would like to use if they have them.
Location: Bristol Folk House
Tickets: Costings - £73 full price, £65.70 for students, NHS workers, over 65's, £58.40 for those receiving Universal Credit. Book here.
VENUE ACCESSIBILITY
Statement from Bristol Folk House: “We apologise that the Bristol Folk House does not have wheelchair or step-free access. It was designed on multiple levels in the 1960's before regulations were in place. We do have accessible toilets and are currently in the process of raising funds to install lifts. Please let us know if you need further details about accessibility.”
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
Bristol Folk House is an adult education centre and cultural hub, bringing the community together to learn, connect and create.
They offer a variety of part time day and evening courses and workshops, as well as a diverse programme of live music, performance and cultural events.
