Here you'll find details of our Fashion Revolution, and how to take part!
Munch and MAKE
Get odd looks from friends and work-mates as you stitch your way through your lunch break? Join the club! Grab your lunch and escape to an oasis of creativity right in the middle of town. Perfect if you need a helping hand getting through a speed bump in your project. We have comfy couches, sewing machines and fantastic company!
WHEN: Mon 18th - Friday 22nd, 12-1pm WHO: All ages and levels of experience. COST: Gold coin donation appreciated for wraps and bag making. HOW: No bookings necessary, simply bring your lunch and craft project and join the fun. |
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Revolutionary Workshop: RED ROSES FOR RANA PLAZA
Make a red fabric rose to remember the victims of the Rana Plaza collapse.
Lead by Desi Liversage: Dunedin based textile artist, holding a BFA and MFA from Otago Polytechnic. For as long as she can remember, she has always made things from stuff other people throw away. She hates having her photo taken. She likes dogs. WHEN: Monday 18th, 1-4pm WHO: Everyone, all ages and skill levels COST: Gold coin donation kindly appreciated. All materials provided. HOW: Bookings essential due to limited places. CLICK HERE (or on the button below) to book your place! |
Revolutionary Workshop: HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE
Make a fabric badge to stitch on to your clothing to show the world what you love. Using patchwork and freestyle embroidery.
Lead by Desi Liversage: Dunedin based textile artist, holding a BFA and MFA from Otago Polytechnic. For as long as she can remember, she has always made things from stuff other people throw away. She likes dogs. WHEN: Tuesday 19th, 1-4pm WHO: Everyone, all ages and skill levels COST: Gold coin donation kindly appreciated. All materials provided. HOW: Bookings essential due to limited places. CLICK HERE (or on the button below) to book your place! |
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Revolutionary Workshop: FASHIONISM
Learn to cross stitch and make a mini protest banner about an issue you care about, hang it in a relevant public space to provoke thought and discussion. By making it mini and placing it in an unexpected space others have a sense they have chosen to engage with the message rather than it being forced on them.
Lead by Otago Polytechnic School of Design graduate, craftivist, zero-waste textile practitioner, Fiona Clements, otherwise know as: Senorita AweSUMO. Fiona uses the challenges of sustainable fashion as an opportunity to create unique garments and provide a local solution to global problems. Fiona is co-founder of Just Atelier, Dunedin’s sustainable design support hub and member of the working committee for Fashion Revolution for Australia and New Zealand. WHEN: Wednesday 20th, 1-4pm WHO: Everyone, all ages and skill levels COST: Gold coin donation kindly appreciated. All materials provided. HOW: Bookings essential due to limited places. CLICK HERE (or on the button below) to book your place! |
Sewing Machine MAINTENANCE
Learn to correctly maintain your home sewing machine. A perfect workshop for overcoming sewing nerves and learning basic sewing techniques, or for experienced sewists to unlock their machines' potential.
NB: You're welcome to bring your own sewing machine (with it's handy maintenance kit), or use one of ours for this workshop. Lead by: Peter Tipa of Bernina Sewing Centre, 271 Hillside Road, Dunedin WHEN: Wednesday 20th, 6-8pm WHO: Anyone who owns or uses a sewing machine. COST: Free. Servicing products will be available to purchase if desired. HOW: Booking recommended. CLICK HERE (or on the button below) to book your place) |
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Revolutionary Workshop: BEANIES FOR BEGINNERS
Learn how to make and create your own crochet beanie. In this session you will learn the basic stitches of crochet and how to follow the pattern we will be using. Perfect for people wanting to make their own winter items and to learn the craft of crochet.
Lead by Lily-Jean Redgrave, a recent Art School graduate who enjoys spending time exploring the craft of crochet. Through using this medium in her art practice over the course of her degree, Lily has become quite familiar and proficient on the subject of crochet. She is currently expanding her skill by creating carpets. WHEN: Thursday 21st, 1-4pm WHO: Everyone, all ages and skill levels COST: Gold coin donation kindly appreciated. All materials provided. HOW: Bookings essential due to limited places. CLICK HERE (or on the button below) to book your place! |
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Revolutionary Workshop: SELF STYLIE
Save time, effort and money and feel truly confident by creating a unique definition of your personal style, perfectly suited to your personality and lifestyle. No confusion, compromises or contradictory advice, simply a process of exploring your own natural style story.
Lead by Fiona Jenkin, professionally qualified and experienced in personal image coaching with over 7 years running her own private consulting business. Fiona now runs classes to empower people to maximise their personal style through sustainable style choices suited to lifestyle, budget and personal values. Fiona is co-founder of Just Atelier eco fashion hub. WHEN: Friday 22nd, 1-4pm WHO: Anyone interested in developing confidence and focus in their personal wardrobe. COST: Gold coin donation kindly appreciated. HOW: Bookings essential due to limited places. CLICK HERE (or on the button below) to book your place! |
Revolutionary Workshop: RE:FASHION
Taking something apart to make something new can be the perfect way to bring new life to old clothes. This is an all day workshop, or a short introduction to up-cycling depending on the time you have available. Stay for 1 session or the whole day. Tutors will be on hand throughout to inspire, guide and help you. Bring old clothing or any textile item to up-cycle along with any ideas of what you'd like it to become.
Lead by serial up-cyclers Fi Clements and Fiona Jenkin from JUST ATELIER. WHEN: Saturday 23rd, 10am-6pm (or part thereof) WHO Everyone, all ages and skill levels COST: Gold coin donation kindly appreciated. Additional materials provided. HOW: Bookings recommended. CLICK HERE (or on the button below) to book your place! |
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We've saved the best for last! Click over to info on the SWAP REVOLUTION: Sunday 24th April
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