SFW HUB: WOLVERHAMPTON
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Introducing SFW Hub: Wolverhampton. Led by Maya Patel, the founder and director of Reinvntd CIC.
WHAT’S ON?
friday 25 SEPTEMBER
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Times: 6:00pm-9:00pm
What can art and fashion teach us about the way we consume, and how might creativity help us build a more sustainable future?
Join Reinvntd CIC, the local partner delivering SFW Hub Wolverhampton, for a special Friday Lates panel discussion inspired by Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s internationally significant Pop Art collection.
Emerging alongside the rapid growth of mass production, advertising and consumer culture, Pop Art transformed everyday products, familiar brands and popular imagery into works of art. More than 60 years later, these themes feel increasingly relevant as we confront the environmental and social consequences of overconsumption.
Using fashion as a lens, this lively and informal conversation will explore how creativity, craftsmanship, material innovation, repair and reuse can challenge our relationship with the things we buy, wear and discard. It will also consider consumer behaviour, the circular economy and the roles that artists, designers, businesses, local authorities and communities can play in creating positive change.
The conversation will be hosted by Maya Patel, Founder and Director of Reinvntd CIC, with invited contributors representing textile art and material research, fashion design and upcycling, circular-economy development and the Sustainable Fashion Week movement.
Open to everyone, particularly artists, makers, designers, students, educators, local businesses, sustainability professionals and anyone interested in art, fashion, consumer culture and creativity.
Presented by Reinvntd CIC x Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Part of Friday Lates. The panel discussion will last approximately 45 minutes, followed by audience questions. Free to attend.
Location: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1DU
Tickets: Free tickets can be booked online here.
Saturday 26 SEPTEMBER
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Times: 10:00am–4:00pm
Celebrate the opening weekend of Sustainable Fashion Week with a day dedicated to conscious shopping, creativity and community.
Organised by Reinvntd CIC as part of Sustainable Fashion Week Hub Wolverhampton, this vibrant market will bring together independent makers, sustainable-fashion brands, vintage sellers, upcyclers, artists and eco-conscious businesses from across Wolverhampton and the wider West Midlands.
Visitors can shop from a curated selection of sustainable, vintage, upcycled and handmade businesses, meet passionate local creatives and discover new ways to give clothing and textiles a longer life.
Whether you want to refresh your wardrobe more sustainably, find unique handmade products, support independent businesses or learn more about sustainable living, there will be something for everyone.
Whether you are a lifelong advocate for sustainable fashion or just beginning your journey, come along, get inspired and discover how small changes can make a meaningful difference.
Who is the event for?
Everyone is welcome. The market is suitable for individuals, families and anyone interested in sustainable fashion, vintage clothing, handmade products, creativity and supporting local businesses. Presented by Reinvntd CIC. Free to attend!
Location: The Chubb Buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT
Tickets: Free tickets can be booked online here.
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Times: 10:00am–1:00pm
Join Reinvntd CIC and Medicine Bakery for a relaxed and creative crochet workshop where you will transform reclaimed T-shirt yarn into a beautiful handmade bag to take home.
Led by workshop facilitator Sumayyah, you will learn the crochet techniques needed to create your own stylish and practical bag. Choose from a selection of colourful yarns made from preloved T-shirts and create something completely unique while giving unwanted textiles a new lease of life.
All materials are included, along with a hot drink and a freshly baked pastry from Medicine Bakery, so you can relax, get creative and enjoy a few mindful hours of making.
This event forms part of SFW Hub Wolverhampton and Sustainable Fashion Week’s wider nationwide programme of activities. Presented by Reinvntd CIC × Medicine Bakery.
What’s included:
Three-hour guided crochet workshop
All materials and equipment
Choice of colourful reclaimed T-shirt yarn
Handmade upcycled bag to take home
Hot drink and freshly baked pastry from Medicine Bakery
Relaxed and welcoming creative atmosphere
Experience level: Basic crochet experience is required.
Location: Medicine Bakery, The Chubb Buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT
Tickets: Early-bird ticket: £30, standard ticket: £40. Book tickets here.
Sunday 27 SEPTEMBER
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Times: Morning session: 10:00am–1:00pm
Afternoon session: 2:00pm–5:00pm
Join Reinvntd CIC and Stitchety for a delightful Teddy Bear’s Picnic & Sewing Workshop as part of Sustainable Fashion Week.
Children are invited to bring their favourite teddy bear and spend the session learning simple hand-sewing skills with textile artist Kate Tilley from Stitchety. Guided step by step, they will create a brand-new outfit for their teddy using reclaimed fabrics, discovering how creativity and sustainability can give old materials a wonderful new life.
No previous sewing experience is required, and all materials and equipment are provided, children just need to bring their teddy and their imagination.
At the end of the workshop, children and their teddies will enjoy a cosy Teddy Bear’s Picnic, with sandwiches, refreshments and sweet treats to celebrate their handmade creations.
This event forms part of SFW Hub Wolverhampton and Sustainable Fashion Week’s wider nationwide programme of activities. Suitable for children aged 6+.
What’s included:
Guided sewing workshop with textile artist Kate Tilley
All sewing materials and reclaimed fabrics
Introduction to simple hand-sewing and upcycling
Handmade outfit for the child’s teddy
Teddy Bear’s Picnic with sandwiches, refreshments and sweet treats
Children must bring their own teddy bear and must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by Reinvntd CIC in collaboration with Stitchety and Cup of Joy
Location: Cup of Joy, 7 Mount Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 5SN
Tickets: Early-bird ticket: £15, Standard ticket: £25. Book tickets here.
Saturday 10 OCTOBER
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Times: TBC
See creativity, sustainability and young talent take centre stage at Future Threads, an inspiring sustainable-fashion catwalk presented by Reinvntd CIC.
Future Threads challenges secondary-school students from across Wolverhampton to transform preloved clothing and donated textiles into imaginative new garments. Through in school, practical workshops, participants will explore the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion while learning about upcycling, circular design and creative careers.
The project will culminate in a public catwalk on the Lower Mall floor of the Mander Centre, where selected young designers will showcase their completed garments to the community and a panel of special guest judges. The event will celebrate their creativity, resourcefulness and ability to reinvent unwanted clothing for a more sustainable future.
Spectators will be able to discover the stories behind the designs, support emerging local talent and see how the next generation is responding creatively to textile waste and climate change.
Future Threads is delivered by Reinvntd CIC with funding from Save the Children’s Young People Climate Fund. Wolverhampton BID is the Presenting Partner for the final showcase, which is being held in partnership with the Mander Centre.
Who is the event for?
Everyone is welcome. The showcase is particularly suitable for young people, families, schools, educators, fashion and creative-industry professionals, and anyone interested in sustainability, upcycling and emerging talent. Presented by Reinvntd CIC supported by Save The Children.
Location: Lower Mall, Mander Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 3NH
Tickets: Adult ticket £3, child ticket (under 10) free. Book tickets here.
VENUE ACCESSIBILITY
Wolverhampton Art Gallery offers step-free access via St Peter’s Passage, lift access throughout the building and accessible toilets. The closest public car parks are the Civic Centre and Broad Street, with designated Blue Badge spaces available at the Civic Centre.
The Chubb Buildings and Medicine Bakery are wheelchair accessible; however, visitors should be aware that the courtyard has cobblestone flooring, which may be uneven for some wheelchair users, pushchairs and people with mobility difficulties.
Accessibility arrangements for Cup of Joy, Penn, are currently being confirmed. Anyone with specific access requirements is encouraged to contact Reinvntd CIC before booking so that we can discuss their needs with the relevant venue.
The Mander Centre offers step-free access, lifts and accessible toilets. Public car parking is available at the Mander Centre car park, with designated accessible parking spaces.
MEET YOUR HOSTS:
Reinvntd CIC is a Wolverhampton-based Community Interest Company dedicated to addressing the environmental and cultural impacts of fast fashion.
Led by Founder and Director Maya Patel, Reinvntd delivers sustainable-fashion education, creative upcycling workshops and community events that help people rethink their relationship with clothing and textile waste.
Reinvntd has created a programme of talks, markets, workshops and youth-led activities bringing together local residents, artists, makers, businesses, schools and community organisations for Sustainable Fashion Week. Reinvntd is also partnering with Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Medicine Bakery, Stitchety and Cup of Joy to deliver events across Wolverhampton.
