Summary

Fast fashion is leading to tonnes of clothing being discarded daily which has a huge impact on the environment.

On this course, you will learn how to mend, re-sparkle, personalise and transform your pre-loved clothing by learning basic sewing techniques.

This course will give you an opportunity to learn how to insert a zip, add a button hole etc which will help you explore these skills after the course. You will also learn to apply different techniques by using design principles to make a unique piece of sustainable upcycled clothing/ accessory.

Just bring a few pre-loved garments to use during this short course. (Ideally a pair of denims and a tee-shirt)

Anurita Chandola is a Senior fashion and textiles artist based in Bristol who has worked internationally with renowned brands. Her expertise lies in sustainable fashion, product and material innovation, and in designing solutions based on reducing waste in the fashion industry.

She is a graduate from the Royal College of Art, where she focused on developing proficiency in the independent learning methods and practices of contemporary art and design.

Additional Information

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COURSE FEES
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