Upcycling Fabric Scraps : New Textiles From Old
Join us for a full day masterclass in upcycling fabric scraps and creating new textiles from old using free motion embroidery, as seen on The Great British Sewing Bee!
About Upcycling Fabric Scraps : New Textiles From Old
Learn how to curate coloured scraps to create a harmonious design using your own project leftovers, or rummage in out textile recycling tub where we’ve saved every bit of leftover fabric from our sewing classes. Add textural interest using yarn and thread scraps salvaged from our peg loom and punch needle workshops with Stephanie Fradette. Build abstract texture or hand cut small motifs to create a repeat pattern (adding the scraps back in as you go of course!). Over the course of the day Cass will show you how to create new fibres and textiles from old, by sandwiching your salvaged collage between translucent organza materials and quilting them in place. You’ll leave with a finished cushion cover or wall hanging that demonstrates the techniques you’ve learned. Once you’ve mastered this technique on a small scale you can go on to create larger projects for your home, or even piece your samples together to make stunning and unique zero waste garments!
As avid champions of sustainable crafting, we’re super excited to have Cassandra Belanger, who is an international authority on the subject, teaching this specially devised workshop on creating new textiles from old and upcycling fabric scraps. Cass is a founding member of the Zero Waste Design Collective, and has put together this course that explores upcycling techniques that utilise every inch of your fabric, repurposing them into new textiles ready to make new again. She has recently visited Africa to work with tailors, upcyclers, brands and educators, using this technique as a tool to combat the environmental threat of textiles in landfill, oceans and beaches in the global south. Read more here: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news.
This masterclass in upcycling fabric scraps and creating new textiles from old is a beginner friendly course where you will learn all you need to complete your project in the day, and leave with the skills and confidence you need to create more up cycled textiles at home. It is also a great skill building opportunity for seasoned sewists looking to work more sustainably, and to add new skills to your stitching repertoire. See our programme of weekly classes and weekend workshops for more sustainable sewing!
Course cost includes:
Use of 230DC Janome computerised sewing machine each
Cost of fabrics and haberdashery
Use of 6234XL overlocker (shared between students)
About Your Tutor
Cassandra Belanger has 13 years of experience hosting workshops in sustainable design, textiles and garment construction. Her work is an invitation to a more sustainable future and education is at the centre of her creative practice. She is the founder of The Stitchery Studio, is co-founder and Director of the Zero Waste Design Collective and a founding member of Sustainable Fashion Scotland. She is the Resident Sewing Instructor at the Central Scottish School of Craft and a Fashion and Textile Lecturer at Glasgow West College. Her research interests center around sustainable fashion and textile design education and fashion systems for a post growth economy. Her design and teaching practice explores issues such as zero waste, waste colonialism, transparency, colour therapy, feminism, sizeism, and body image.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Stirling, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Stirling? Follow us on Facebook and join the What's On Scotland Group!Sponsored Links
Other Events at Central Scotland School of Craft
Festive Felted Fungi with The Pale Rook
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft for a meditative day of festive felting sculpture with world famous textile artist and doll maker Johanna Flanagan, aka The Pale Rook.
READ MOREFestive Brass Candle Holder
Come along to a relaxed and friendly workshop where you will learn traditional silversmithing skills and create a stunning patterned brass candle holder in your own design!
READ MOREMarbling on Paper and Fabric
Discover the mesmerising art of marbling on paper and fabric in this one-day workshop, where you’ll have a fun day of experimentation and create your own truly unique designs.
READ MORE
Spoon Carving
Join us for a fun filled Sunday spoon carving workshop with master wood-worker Louise Forbes, learning all the skills you need to carve your very own wooden spoon.
READ MORE
Botanical Printmaking
Join artist and nature enthusiast Liz Gaffney for an immersive Botanical Printmaking workshop at Central Scotland School of Craft on 17th January!
READ MORE
‘Waste Knot’ Crochet Pots
Discover creative ways to use up your leftover yarn scraps with Central Scotland School of Craft's ‘Waste Knot’ Crochet Pots workshop on Sunday 18th January!
READ MORE
Embroidered Embellishments
Learn the essentials of hand embroidery & beading techniques with with stitcher to the stars, Chloe Patience, at Central Scotland School of Craft!
READ MORE
Botanical Bookbinding Extravaganza - 3 Days
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft in February for a special extended three day Botanical Bookbinding journey, where you’ll learn every step of creating a handmade botanical book.
READ MORE
Teen Tuesdays – Aluminium Jewellery and hair-clips
Budding young crafters, join us in our friendly and welcoming studio for a bite-sized Teens Aluminium Jewellery or hair-clip workshop and learn some colourful & dynamic hand-skills.
READ MORE
Crochet For Beginners
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft for an introductory workshop and learn the art of Crochet for Beginners crochet with Cynthia, one stitch at a time!
READ MORE
Willow Basketry
Join master basket weaver Anna Liebmann for two fun and sociable days of willow basketry and create an oval willow trug basket that will be ideal for foraging and gathering!
READ MORE
Indigo Dyeing
Join artist and nature enthusiast Liz Gaffney for an immersive Indigo Dyeing workshop, perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.
READ MORE
Handmade Paper Making
Join artist Cass for a beautifully hands-on workshop exploring the art of handmade paper making.
READ MORE
Gelli Plate Printmaking
Unleash your creativity in this full-day Gelli Plate Printmaking Workshop with local artist Frances Ryan at Central Scotland School of Craft!
READ MORE
Spring Mini-Quilts
Join our Hand Stitched Mini Quilting Workshop, and learn how to turn treasured scraps in to something both beautiful and sustainable.
READ MORE
Art Doll Making with The Pale Rook - 3 Days
Join us for an enlightening and intensive three day Art Doll Making workshop with The Pale Rook from 13th - 15th March, where we will be exploring free-form art doll making.
READ MORE
Beginners Tapestry Weaving - 2 Days
Join Jo McDonald for a two-day Beginners Tapestry Weaving Workshop, suitable both for complete beginners and for improvers looking to refresh their skills.
READ MORE
Marbling on Paper and Fabric
Join us for a one-day Marbling Workshop, where you’ll immerse yourself in the heritage craft of marbling on paper and fabric.
READ MORESponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Weekly Yoga Classes
Enjoy gentle yoga to help you feel grounded, calm, and reconnected with Roz Yoga Lifestyle at these weekly classes in The Dunblane Centre!
READ MORE
Fairview Little Explorers - Forest Play Mornings
Join us at Fairview International School, Bridge of Allen for a free outdoor session for children aged 3–5! Explore the woods, enjoy stories, and have fun with hands-on forest adventures.
READ MORE
Festive Felted Fungi with The Pale Rook
Join us at Central Scotland School of Craft for a meditative day of festive felting sculpture with world famous textile artist and doll maker Johanna Flanagan, aka The Pale Rook.
READ MORE
Festive Brass Candle Holder
Come along to a relaxed and friendly workshop where you will learn traditional silversmithing skills and create a stunning patterned brass candle holder in your own design!
READ MORE
Deanston Dramfest
DramFest, Deanston Distillery’s annual winter festival, returns on 6th & 7th December for a weekend celebration of whisky!
READ MORE
Christmas Enamel Baubles
Join us for this fun and festive workshop at Central Scotland School of Jewellery in December and learn how to prepare metal before enamelling, applying colour and textures!
READ MORE
Christmas Paint & Sip
Join Forth Valley Cat Centre at Studio 164 Falkirk on Sunday 7th December for a special Christmas-themed paint and sip.
READ MORE
Marbling on Paper and Fabric
Discover the mesmerising art of marbling on paper and fabric in this one-day workshop, where you’ll have a fun day of experimentation and create your own truly unique designs.
READ MORE
Aluminium Festive Baubles
In this lively, afternoon/evening Aluminium workshop, you will learn how to create beautiful, bright baubles at Central Scotland School of Jewellery on 10th December!
READ MOREFind other events in Stirling
Sponsored Links