SFW HUB: TORQUAY
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Introducing SFW Hub: Torquay. Led by Karen Anderson, the founder of slow fashion brand Minycled.
WHAT’S ON?
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
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Times: 10.00am-4.00pm
Hosted by Minycled, this interactive weekend features wardrobe mending workshops, a community clothes swap, creative upcycling, and local maker stalls designed to help you love and repair your clothes longer.
Location: Hampton by Hilton Torquay, The Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 1DP
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Times: 10:30 AM – 11:30
A textile remaking masterclass, led by Karen Anderson.
What to bring: A notebook and any clean fabric scraps you want to analyze. Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate. Suitable for ages 12+, children must be supervised by an adult.
Location: Hampton by Hilton Torquay, The Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 1DP
Tickets: Book via the website, information coming soon.
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Times: 11.00am-3.30pm
Swap pre-loved clothes with Jade Hopton at the community hub. Bring 1–5 quality items to refresh your wardrobe sustainably. Teens welcome.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP.
Free with donation.
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Times: 11.30am-12.15pm
A free talk by Karin Marchant shares tips on sourcing and caring for vintage textiles, and decorating with sustainable, classic pieces.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP.
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Times: 1.00pm-2.30pm
Craft a bespoke lampshade using reclaimed fabric with Karin Marchant. Learn hand-assembly techniques for a stylish, sustainable home. Suitable for beginners & those aged 14+.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
Tickets: Booking required, link coming soon!
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Times: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Watch 9-year-old Millie demonstrate transforming broken, old jewellery into new, stunning pieces. An inspiring look at circularity. A free drop in session, suitable for all levels.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
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Times: 3.00pm-3.45pm
Artist Duncan Stewart explains using kiln-formed techniques to turn waste glass into art. Learn about sustainable glass crafting processes. Free talk, suitable for ages 12+.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
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Times: 12.00pm-1.00pm
Description: Karen Anderson shares her process for designing sustainable fabric patterns inspired by Devon’s landscape and culture. Suitable for all levels, ages 10+.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
Tickets: Free, booking required. Link coming soon!
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Times: 1.30pm-3.30pm
Learn to repair clothes with creative, visible stitching techniques. Bring your own worn items to mend. Suitable for beginners, ages 8+.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
Free with a donation.
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Times: 10.30am-11.30am
Watch a demonstration on safely transforming waste bottles into functional, artistic, and decorative items by Duncan Stewart. Free, suitable for all levels. Observation only.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
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Times: 10.30am-11.30am
Watch Duncan Stewart create fish sculptures from salvaged glass and wire in this live demonstration. Free, family friendly.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
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Times: 11.30am-12.15pm
Claire Dunn discusses creating luxury slow fashion using natural fibers, zero-waste techniques, and organic materials. Suitable for all levels.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
Tickets: Booking required, link coming soon!
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Times: 12.30pm-2.00pm
Learn to repair and alter clothing with Claire Dunn. Master basic machine skills for the perfect fit. Suitable for advanced beginners, ages 16+.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
Tickets: Booking required, link coming soon!
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Times: 1.30pm-2.15pm
A free drop in talk led by Adam of the Thrift Warehouse & Craft shop. All levels welcome, no booking required.
Location: Hampton by Hilton Torquay, The Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 1DP
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Times: 2.30pm-3.45pm
Join Adam to explore creative materials from the Exeter scrap store in this free demonstration. Learn how to love, repurpose, and use these unique salvaged fabrics in fresh, innovative ways. Suitable for beginners, all ages welcome.
Location address: Hampton by Hilton Torquay, The Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 1DP
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Times: 10.30am-3.30pm
Join Jade Hopton for a second day of sustainable fashion swapping. Bring clean, pre-loved clothes to exchange. Family friendly.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
Free with donation.
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Times: 11.00am-11.45am
Explore the lifecycle of a signature wrap dress, from inspiration to ethical production, with designer Karen Anderson. Free, open to all ages.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
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Times: 12.00pm-1.00pm
Learn traditional grid darning to extend the life of knitwear and socks with SFW tutors. Suitable for beginners, ages 12+.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
Tickets: Booking required, ticket link coming soon!
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Times: 2.00pm-3.00pm
An open showcase for all visitors to watch. Free to attend. Space reservations can be made via the website. All ages welcome.
Location: Hampton by Hilton Torquay, The Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 1DP
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Times: 3.00pm-4.00pm
Final panel discussion with event creators on the "Resistance" theme, covering the future of Devon's circular textile economy.
Location: Hampton by Hilton, TQ1 1DP
Tickets: Free, booking required. Link coming soon!
VENUE ACCESSIBILITY
The headline sponsor venue, the Hampton by Hilton Torquay in Devon, provides both step-free access and a public lift to easily navigate the event spaces. The venue is completely wheelchair-friendly to ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors.
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
Hosted by Karen Anderson of Minycled at our Sustainable Fashion Week Hub Torquay is an interactive, workshop-led event focused on circular fashion and textile repair.
From Karen Anderson: “Here is what our inspiring founders will be doing over the weekend: Karen Anderson (Minycled): Hosting the event and demonstrating how to remake and upcycle surplus textiles into contemporary slow fashion.
Karin Marchant (Eklectable & Co): Showcasing curated Torquay-based mid-century, period, and decorative vintage furniture, pottery, glass, and bespoke lampshades, while her 9-year-old granddaughter Millie demonstrates how to make recycled jewellery from broken pieces. Duncan Stewart (Green Dolphin Glass): Exhibiting beautifully upcycled homeware and gifts handcrafted from salvaged glass bottles.
Jade Hopton (The Walking Wardrobe): Running our community clothes swap to help visitors refresh their wardrobes sustainably. Carmen Croxall (Thrift Warehouse & Craft Shop): Showcasing reclaimed craft supplies and fabrics from Exeter so people can reuse materials in creative, different ways. Our collective goal is to empower visitors with the hands-on skills needed to love their clothes longer, reuse existing materials, and actively resist fast-fashion waste.”
