SFW HUB: NEWTOWN
NEWTOWN
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NEWTOWN 〰️
Introducing SFW Hub: Newtown. Led by Cheryl Griffiths of the Textile Junkiesand Leanne Griffiths a tutor of Sustainable Fashion at NPTC Fashion & Textiles Academy,Newtown College.
WHAT’S ON?
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
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Times: 9.00am-12.00pm
A fun workshop where kids can transform scrap fabrics and old clothes into colourful crafts while learning creative upcycling skills. Perfect for inspiring imagination and reducing textile waste. Hosted by Textile Junkies.
Location: The Dressmaker’s Daughter, 16 Severn Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AQ
Booking: Tickets are £15. Book here.
monday 28 SEPTEMBER
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Times: 10.00am-3.00pm
Create natural fabric prints using leaves and flowers through a steaming process. Hosted by NPTC.
Location: NPTC College, Bottom Floor, Pryce Jones Building, Newtown.
Booking: Free. Email to book leanne.griffiths@nptcgroup.ac.uk
TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
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Times: 10.00am–3.00pm
Spend the day experimenting with draping, cutting, and reconstruction techniques to reimagine denim or men's shirts into innovative new designs. Hosted by NPTC.
Location: NPTC College, Bottom Floor, Pryce Jones Building, Newtown.
Booking: Free. Email to book: leanne.griffiths@nptcgroup.ac.uk
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Times: 10.00am-12.00pm
Learn how to repair and replace broken zips to give your favourite clothes a new lease of life. A practical workshop to build confidence and reduce textile waste. Hosted by Textile Junkies.
Location: The Dressmaker’s Daughter, 16 Severn Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AQ.
Tickets: £20.Book here.
WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
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Times: 10.00am-3.00pm
Decorate a pre-loved jumper using needle-felting to create a unique upcycled piece. Hosted by NPTC.
Location: NPTC College, Bottom Floor, Pryce Jones Building, Newtown
Booking: Free. Email to book: leanne.griffiths@nptcgroup.ac.uk
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Times: 1.00pm-3.00pm
Discover the traditional craft of rag rugging using scrap fabrics and old clothes to create a unique, colourful piece. A relaxing workshop that gives unwanted textiles a new purpose. Hosted by Textile Junkies.
Location: The Dressmaker’s Daughter, 16 Severn Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AQ
Booking: Tickets are £5. Drop in to the Bitch & Stitch.
THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER
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Times: 10.00am-3.00pm
Design and make a sculptural dress using low-waste subtraction cutting. Hosted by NPTC.
Location: NPTC College, Bottom Floor, Pryce Jones Building, Newtown.
Tickets: Free. Email to book: leanne.griffiths@nptcgroup.ac.uk
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Times: 10.00am-12.00pm
Learn simple visible mending techniques to repair worn or holey socks with colourful stitches that celebrate, rather than hide, repairs. A creative way to extend the life of your favourite socks. Hosted byTextile Junkies.
Location: The Dressmaker’s Daughter, 16 Severn Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AQ
Tickets. £15. Book here.
FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER
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Times: 10.00am-12.00pm
Discover the calming art of Kantha stitching, using simple running stitches to create beautiful designs while giving new life to reclaimed fabrics. Hosted byTextile Junkies.
Location: The Dressmaker’s Daughter, 16 Severn Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AQ.
Booking: Tickets are £15.Book here.
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Times: 10.00am-12.00pm
Make an iron-on patch using sashiko and decorative hand-stitching techniques. Hosted by NPTC.
Location: Bottom Floor, Pryce Jones Building, Newtown.
Tickets: Free. Email to book: leanne.griffiths@nptcgroup.ac.uk
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Times: 1.00pm-3.00pm
A talk and hands-on workshop led by ‘Llin a Blodau Dyfi Flax and Flower’, exploring the process of transforming flax from plant to linen. Hosted by NPTC.
Location: Bottom Floor, Pryce Jones Building, Newtown
Tickets: Free. Email to book: leanne.griffiths@nptcgroup.ac.uk
FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER
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Times: 10.00am-4.00pm
Create personalised letter bunting using scrap fabrics to make colourful, reusable decorations while giving leftover textiles a new purpose. Hosted by Textile Junkies.
Location: The Dressmaker’s Daughter, 16 Severn Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AQ.
Tickets: £30. Book here.
VENUE ACCESSIBILITY
Textile Junkies: Parking nearby Council carpark, small steps to enter.
NPTC: On site pay & display parking, no steps.
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
Textile Junkies, run by Cheryl Griffiths is a not for profit business teaching skills to live more sustainably.
Leanne Griffiths is atutor of Sustainable Fashion at NPTC Fashion & Textiles Academy, Newtown.
