https://www.creativesacrosssussex.com/listings/events/?archive=1&user=11208&view=rss Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/re-pair-holey-jumpers-with-holly/ Turn moth-nibbled holes, snags and worn patches into a feature using some basic embroidery stitches! Transform what was previously a flaw in a garment - such as a hole or stain - into a beautiful eye-catching addition... Sun, 13 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/an-introduction-to-english-paper-piecing-with-holly/ The traditional patchwork technique of English Paper Piecing involves cutting & folding fabric around paper templates, secured with hand-sewn stitches, to create small shapes which can be sewn together to form a larger s... Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/recycled-macrame-plant-hangers/ Join Kim for a workshop exploring the on-trend art of Macrame. Kim will guide you through different techniques and patterns, helping you to work towards a small finished project of a plant hanger. This is a great craft t... Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/re-fashion-needle-turn-applique-with-holly/ Learn how to give an existing textile a new lease of life with modern applique! Applique is a great way to drastically change the look of a piece of clothing or other textile item with simple hand-cut and stitched sha... Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/exploring-textile-art-through-found-objects-with-nicola/ One of three workshops across Thread Republic’s residency in Fair Trader, exploring aspects of Textile Art with Nicola Twynham. Using found objects from everyday life we will explore couching and hand stitch techniques... Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/re-pair-holey-jumpers-with-holly2/ Turn moth-nibbled holes, snags and worn patches into a feature using some basic embroidery stitches! Transform what was previously a flaw in a garment - such as a hole or stain - into a beautiful eye-catching addition... Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/modern-rag-rugging-techniques-with-kim/ ​​Rag Rugging is a technique traditionally used to turn rags into textural rags. It has a rich history of varying techniques region to region, with a common thread of upcycling scraps into tactile homewares. In this ope... Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/exploring-textile-art-through-fabric-weaving-with-nicola/ One of three workshops across Thread Republic’s residency in Fair Trader, exploring aspects of Textile Art with Nicola Twynham. In this session, we will explore creating backgrounds and surfaces using fabric weaving tech... Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/an-introduction-to-english-paper-piecing-with-holly2/ The traditional patchwork technique of English Paper Piecing involves cutting & folding fabric around paper templates, secured with hand-sewn stitches, to create small shapes which can be sewn together to form a larger s... Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/craftivist-textile-art-with-nicola/ One of three workshops across Thread Republic’s residency in Fair Trader, exploring aspects of Textile Art with Nicola Twynham. This empowering workshop will support you to explore ideas around kindness and compassion. W... Sun, 20 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/re-fashion-needle-turn-applique-with-holly2/ Learn how to give an existing textile a new lease of life with modern applique! Applique is a great way to drastically change the look of a piece of clothing or other textile item with simple hand-cut and stitched sha... Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/pattern-cutting-demo-with-pocket/ Throughout February and March Thread RePublic will be holding a pop up shop upstairs at Fair Trader in Holmfirth! Pop along Saturday mornings 10-12 for a chat with us as we demonstrate different upcycling and sustainable... Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/macrame-demo-with-darn-it-workshops/ Throughout February and March Thread RePublic will be holding a pop up shop upstairs at Fair Trader in Holmfirth! Pop along Saturday mornings 10-12 for a chat with us as we demonstrate different upcycling and sustainable... Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/upcycle-live/ Throughout February and March Thread RePublic will be holding a pop up shop upstairs at Fair Trader in Holmfirth! Pop along Saturday mornings 10-12 for a chat with us as we demonstrate different upcycling and sustainable... Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/darning-demo-with-nicola-twynham/ Pop along to chat with Nicola upstairs in Fair Trader as she demonstrates the needle weaving darning technique, mending holey socks and a variety of garments. Throughout February and March Thread RePublic will be hold... Sat, 12 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/creative-backstitch-demo-with-nicola-twynham/ Pop along to chat with Nicola upstairs in Fair Trader as she demonstrates just how much fun you can have using just the back stitch hand embroidery technique! You don’t need to know all of the stitches to get started on ... Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/visible-mending-demo-with-darn-it-workshops/ This week Kim Searle of Darn It! Workshops will be demonstrating hand stitching techniques that celebrate and highlight the repair process. Kim runs a wide variety of workshops with a focus on sustainability, well being ... Sun, 06 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/sewing-machine-sharing-with-upcycle-fashion/ No machine? No problem! If you don’t own a sewing machine but really want to get a few things made, stitched up or repaired on a machine, book in for this session and you can happily stitch away in our pop up space. Sun... Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/holmfirth-stitch-social/ Holmfirth Stitch Social began in January 2020 as a free, social sewing group. As part of the Thread Republic pop up, we will be hosting Holmfirth Stitch Social for the following 6 Wednesdays, 6pm - 8pm. Feb 9th Feb 16t... Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/thread-republic-book-club/ Bring along a book to share with the group that has changed the way you think (and act!) about textiles. It could have changed the way you shop, taught you a new skill, or influenced your style. We’d love to hear your st... Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/clothing-love-stories-exhibition/ What's your clothing love story? Do you have a cherished item of clothing that was given to you by a loved one? Or something that reminds you of a special holiday, achievement or particular time in your life? We invite... Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/mending-matters/ FREE clothing repair workshop for Asylum Seekers, Refugees & Migrants. We will teach you some hand sewing skills for garment repair - useful skills to mend everyday wear and tear, including sewing on a button, patchin... Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/mending-matters2/ FREE clothing repair workshop for Asylum Seekers, Refugees & Migrants. We will teach you some hand sewing skills for garment repair - useful skills to mend everyday wear and tear, including sewing on a button, patchin... Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://creativekirklees.com/thread-republic-1/mending-matters3/ FREE clothing repair workshop for Asylum Seekers, Refugees & Migrants. We will teach you some hand sewing skills for garment repair - useful skills to mend everyday wear and tear, including sewing on a button, patchin...