SFW HUB: LEEDS
21 - 28 SEPTEMBER 2024
THE SPINNING MILL, SUNNY BANK MILLS, LEEDS, LS28 5UJ
Hosted by the SCRAP Creative Reuse Arts Project
OUR PARTNER IN LEEDS
The Scrap Creative Reuse Arts Project is a social enterprise based in Leeds, that is focused on helping the environment by reusing waste materials from businesses as resources for art and play. The Scrap Shop in Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, is open to everyone and filled to the brim with discarded materials, originally destined for landfill.
Established in 2006 in a small unit in Leeds, SCRAP has evolved from a funding-reliant organisation to a self-sustainable not-for-profit social enterprise. Founded by Louise Lucas, an individual with many years experience in the education and community sectors and a life-long passion for environmental and sustainability issues who could see the potential in diverting business waste as low-cost resources for art, play and learning.
Credit: SCRAP Creative Reuse
SFW HUB: LEEDS // PROGRAMME
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WORKSHOP
Creating New from Old: Sustainable Garment Design Workshop with Leeds Beckett Fashion Design
This workshop aims to teach participants how to repurpose damaged or unusable garments and textiles by creating new fabrics and strategically placing patterns. The goal is to reduce waste while allowing participants to craft a personalised, high-quality garment. Adults only, all skills welcome. Materials provided. Free to attend, just drop in!
Sat 21 Sep, 11am - 3pm
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WORKSHOP
Drop in mend, repair and upcycle day at SCRAP
Come and join us in our Creative Reuse Hub to learn how to mend, repair and upcycle your clothes.
All welcome, this is a drop in session so just turn up on the day, no need to book.
Sat 21 Sep, 11am - 3pm
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CLOTHES SWAP
Join us at SCRAP for our Clothes Swap. The perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe without spending a penny. Simply bring along your clean, good quality adult clothes, shoes, and bags to swap with fellow clothes swappers. Free but booking is required.
Sat 21 Sep, 11.30am - 2.30pm
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TALK
SCRAP Sustainability Talks: Sustainable Fashion with Kaitlyn Bullen
Join us at SCRAP for an engaging discussion on sustainable fashion, tackling clothing waste, and navigating the retail industry, led by Kaitlyn Bullen, the designer and brand manager for Blue Rinse.
Sat 28 Sep, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
“Scrap Creative Reuse has been at the forefront of sustainability in Leeds for 15+ years, we offer a variety of opportunities for reusing, recycling and reinventing all the materials we have around us in our Creative Reuse Hub, and our scrapstore. We are delighted to be taking part in Sustainable Fashion Week for the first time in 2024.”
