Clothes Mending Workshop
🗓️ Sat 8th February
⏰ 2pm – 4.30pm
💸 Free
📍Whitchurch Library, 7 Oatlands Ave, Bristol BS14 0SX
Button popped off your favourite garment? Got a small tear you need to patch or repair? Is a hem or seam coming undone?
Come and join Meret from Re_Thrindle in this hands-on practical workshop to learn some basic sewing skills which will help you to make simple repairs to your clothes and other textile items to extend their life!
You can bring your own item which needs repairing and/or come and learn the skills on some scrap material which will be provided.
This is a FREE drop-in workshop so no need to book! All materials provided.
How to Use DIY Tools + Home Maintenance Advice Workshop
🗓️ Sun 9th March
⏰ 2pm – 4pm
💸 Free
🗓️ Thur 13th March
⏰ 10am – 12noon
💸 Free
📍Outside Whitchurch Library, 7 Oatlands Ave, Bristol BS14 0SX
Got a drill but not sure how to get the most from it? Using a saw feeling like it’s taking forever? Does the screwdriver keep slipping in that screw you’re trying to screw in?
Come and join Caroline from BePractical in this hands-on practical workshop to learn DIY skills, gain experience and build confidence to empower you to take on some DIY tasks in your own home.
All materials and tools are provided but you are welcome to bring your own tools if you’d like some guidance with your specific tool.
This workshop is being held outside, please dress accordingly!
This is a FREE drop-in workshop so no need to book!
Learn to Solder and Make your own Custom Charging Cable Workshop
🗓️ Mon 10th March
⏰ 6pm – 7.30pm
💸 Free
📍Crispies Restaurant, 8 Oatlands Ave, Bristol BS14 0SX
During this free, drop-in, workshop you will learn soldering skills whilst customising a USB charging cable compatible with your phone or device which you will get to take home and use everyday! Choose the cable colour, customize the length, decorate with beads and finally solder together your own unique charging cable.
All materials and tools are provided and cables are fully tested before being taken away.
For ages 12 – 100
These workshops have been designed and curated by Matt Pang and are part of the City Centre and High Streets Culture and Events Programme, funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority.
Matt Pang 