SFW HUB: DORSET

DORSET

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DORSET 〰️

Introducing SFW Hub: Dorset. Led by Defashion Dorset and the costume department at the Arts University Bournemouth.

WHAT’S ON?

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

• Plant dyeing workshop

  Times: 9.30am-12.30pm

  Introduction to natural plant dyes, learn how to use natural plant dyes in this 3 hour workshop hosted by Dorset Wool.

  Hosted at Penally, Cheselbourne, DT2 7NW. Please note: venue is not suitable for wheelchairs.

  Book tickets here.

• Repair Cafe Bournemouth & Poole Pop Up

  Times: 2.00pm-4.00pm

  Bring along your items in need of repair, hosted at Gather, Dolphin Centre, Poole.

  Free to attend, donations welcome.

SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

• COMMUNITY FASHION SHOW

  Times: 5.00pm-7.00pm

  Hosted by Defashion Dorset and Arts University Bournemouth at St Marks Church Hall, Talbot Village, BH10 4HY.

  Tickets: Adults £5, students and children £1. Book tickets here.

TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

• All Things Woolly, Stitch and Spin Social

  Times: 6.00pm-8.00pm

  A free event at Hawkers Farm, Stour Provost, Gillingham, SP8 5LZ. Beginners welcome!

THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER

• FILM SCREENING AND CLOTHES SWAP

  Times: from 6.30pm

  Hosted by Defashion Dorset at Hawkers Farm, Stour Provost, Gillingham, SP8 5LZ.

  Tickets: £5 for up to 5 items of clothing, pay on the door.

SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER

• UPCYCLING WORKSHOP

  Times: 10.00am-1.00pm

  An upcycling workshop for those aged under 25 years old. Learn new sewing skills and use your creativity to rework old garments. Materials and garments provided, beginners welcome.

  Free to attend, register at defashion.dorset@gmail.com

  Location: Hawkers Farm, Stour Provost, Gillingham, SP8 5LZ

• Wear Me Out Clothing Library

  Times: 2.30pm-5.30pm

  Join this open afternoon with tea & cake hosted by Defashion Dorset . Try on outfits ready for the next wedding or night out. Second to None natural fibre clothing for sale. Free entry donations for tea to Sustainable Dorset.

  Location: Hawkers Farm, Stour Provost, Gillingham SP8 5LZ

SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER

• CLOTHES SWAP

  Times: 12.00pm-4.00pm

  Preloved Clothing Bring and Buy

  Give clothes a second life. Bring along unwanted items, fill a bag of fashion finds and raise money for a good cause. Free entry!

  Location: St Marks Church, Wallisdown Road, Talbot Village, BH10 4HY 

VENUE ACCESSIBILITY

All venues are accessible unless specified.

MEET YOUR HOSTS:

From opposite ends of the county, Jennifer Morisetti (Defashion Dorset) and Adele Keeley (Arts University Bournemouth) are bringing together Threads of Resistance from across Dorset at a show stopping Fashion Show in Bournemouth on Sun 27th September, as well as a range of events across the week.