Upcycle Fashion Workshop with Denise Stringer at Korumburra Library

People registering for this workshop will be interested in learning power tips to add and change existing garments to create their own personal style.

Denise will bring over 25 years experience as a fashion designer and garment creator to demonstrate and lead 10 creators and their assistants through their own projects throughout the day.

Registered participants (creators) need to bring items of clothing that are a good fit for them to use as their starting point for their upcycle project. The items may be deconstructed and reconstructed in the upcycle workshop. Bring a number of garments to keep design options open.

Participants (creators) will bring with them a sewing machine, basic sewing equipment like fabric scissors, bobbins, pins, a quick unpick, thimble and a measuring tape. Community volunteers are available to pair with creators who do not have this equipment. The library will provide work stations, irons and ironing tables, and a fitting room.

Bring someone to help! Register an assistant willing to assist with pinning, fitting garments, sewing and providing encouragement! Assistants can be the same age or older than the creator.

The session will be inclusive and achievable for all participants.

Participants are welcome to talk to the staff of Recycle Upcycle shop ‘Into the Rabbit Hole’ in Korumburra to get ideas and suggestions for their upcycle project prior to the workshop.

This event is part of the many Meetup events that West Gippsland Libraries is hosting especially for youth , with the Victorian Government Youth Week initiative.

Government COVID-safe restrictions to be adhered to. This includes social distancing, checking in with Services Victoria App and Location QR code upon arrival and extra hygiene measures including masks if required.

If you feel unwell, please stay home, and contact the branch as soon as possible to cancel your ticket/s. We anticipate a waiting list for the program.

Please note –

• All participants attending this event require a ticket, including adults and children.

• This event may be cancelled or if possible, moved to an online format at short notice to comply with current Government restrictions. West Gippsland Libraries will notify attendees via email of any changes made to this event.

• West Gippsland Libraries may photograph and/or film this event. Your image may be reproduced by West Gippsland Libraries in publications and/or promotional materials (including online publications), on its website and/or on social media. If you do not wish to be photographed and/or filmed, please advise the organiser at the start of the event being held, for WGL to comply with your request.