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Always secretly wanted to get creative with clothes, crafts or painting but didn’t know how to get started? You can now take the first steps with confidence; help is at hand from these crafty town centre businesses…who knows what it could lead to! WHAT IF
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hat If is a self-reliant social enterprise focused on creativity and wellbeing. Operating from 25 Moss Street, there are a variety of workshops to choose from to help unleash your creative side. Crochet Buddies meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm - 2pm with Hazel from Craft Buddies. You can also bring your own crafting project and enjoy a cuppa and a chat during Friday Crafternoons, every Friday from 12.30pm - 5pm. And if the weekend suits you better, you can enjoy embroidery every Sunday from 12.30pm – 2pm as part of Sunday Stitching.
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o you have old clothes lurking in the back of the wardrobe that just need a little care or adjustment to bring them back to life? ReMode can help! Based at 43b High Street, the team at ReMode aim to raise awareness of the environmental impacts of the fashion and textiles industry. As well their shop where you can buy, swap and donate clothing, they also run a series of workshops to help you get the most out of your clothes. So, if you’re looking to take a step back from fast fashion, why not give their garment repair & upcycling workshops a try? With everything from sewing on a button to taking up a hem, adjusting a waistband or fixing a zip, this informal and practical hands-on workshop will show you how to fix your clothes and save them from landfill. Taking place on the second Monday of every month, Meddle & Mend runs from 7pm – 9pm. Advance booking is essential. Tickets are £3.50 per session and available from www.remodeyouth.org/whats-on/
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A number of special workshops are also taking place in the coming months – • • • •
Saturday 9th & 16th October – Spree Stitch Craft Saturday 23rd October – Lampshade making with Ruth Saturday 30th October – Jewellery making workshop Saturday 13th November & 4th December – add some Stitchery Bling to your Christmas outfits
What If also runs a shop selling a variety of gifts from a range of local craft makers, who knows, maybe you could be the next new talent to be showcasing goods for sale? For more details, email Catherine@whatif.community.com
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