UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES
We are delighted to enable students of Fashion, Textiles, and Interior Design to engage with the challenge and opportunity of sustainable design and upcycling. We lead workshops on textile upcycling and upskilling, zero-waste design, and circular economy practices. Recently, we have engaged with students and professors at The Royal College of Art, Imperial College London, LCF UAL, and Morley College, while continually building relationships with institutions across the UK.
Beyond workshops, we also collaborate with professors and students on research projects aimed at minimising waste and maximising green skills and opportunities in the sustainability design and practice. We also welcome young creatives at our studio for informal coffee mornings to share our experiences and brainstorm innovative ways to tackle interior textile waste.
COMMUNITY TAILORS
We partner with community tailoring organisations to deliver Upcycling-Upskilling workshops for tailors from disadvantaged communities. The training includes learning to work with designer fabric remnants to create premium, bespoke products, a sustainable skill that can be monetised.
Recently, we delivered a series of workshops for the Network of International Women for Brighton and Hove (NIWBH) and The Arts Society. After completing the training, the women are confidently making and selling upcycled products in local markets, and we are proud to support their growth as part of their sustainability journey.
In the words of one of our tailors: Apart from all the learnings, the workshop made me feel like being a child again - it was playful and fun!
WELLBEING-WORKSHOPS
ReFAB Studio is developing workshops for groups interested in creative activities to improve mental health and nurture sustainable lifestyles. These sessions can be delivered as CPD modules. Our sessions enable participants to disconnect from devices and explore various types of textiles as well as handcraft unique, eco-friendly pieces. The session offers an enjoyable escape from our often frenetic world, fostering relaxation, creativity, and a connection to sustainable living.
For more information on our workshops, please contact us:
Contact
Alternatively, you can reach us at: hello@refabstudio.org. We would love to hear from you!