Workshops/Events
🌿 Want to join our Roots to Renewal workshops and events? Follow us on Eventbrite to be the first to book your spot and stay updated on all upcoming events! Don’t miss out-secure your place and grow with us! 🌱✨
Welcome to our workshops page, where creativity meets sustainability! Here, you'll find all the details about our upcoming sessions on upcycling, natural dyeing, and other eco-friendly practices. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, our workshops are designed to inspire and empower you with new skills.
What to Expect:
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Hands-on Learning: Engage in interactive sessions where you'll learn practical techniques for transforming discarded materials into unique pieces.
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Expert Guidance: Our experienced facilitators will guide you through each process, ensuring that everyone leaves with newfound confidence and knowledge.
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Community Spirit: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for sustainable living and creative expression.
Find Your Workshop:
Browse through our workshop listings below to discover dates, times, locations, and detailed descriptions of what each session covers. From beginner-friendly introductions to advanced techniques for seasoned crafters—there's something for everyone!
Great Doncaster LESStival 2025
We're pleased to let you all know that we've received additional funding from Great Doncaster LESStival 2025 to allow you to join Susan from Artfelt as she leads an extended Roots to Renewal session, guiding you through textile arts and sharing essential skills and knowledge to help you upcycle materials, create beautiful seasonal decorations, or enhance your sewing projects. This workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Roots to Renewal project together, enjoy festive treats, and connect creatively with others in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Date & Time: Wednesday 26th November - 10am-12pm
Location: Cantley Community Centre, Goodison Boulevard, DN4 6DF
Fashion Fix Workshops
Fashion Fusion CIC is thrilled to announce that they've secured funding to host further Fashion Fix workshops!
Starting in April, we'll be running these engaging sessions on the fourth Friday of each month until July. Following this initial phase, we'll increase the frequency to twice a month, tailoring the content based on feedback and input from our attendees.
Stay tuned for further details on topics, and how you can contribute to shaping the future of our workshops.
We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you!
Scan the QR Codes for more information and book
April - July dates
August - February 2026 dates
Past Events
Remake Learning For Life - Hexthorpe - Sustainable Fashion Workshops
When:
Thursday
16th October 2025
10-1pm
Where:
Right Up Our Street
Shop Space
Balby Bridge
Doncaster
Join Estelle & Jaz for a friendly, hands-on workshop exploring sustainable fashion!
Whether you’re completely new or already crafty, you’ll discover simple ways to upcycle clothes and create unique designs inspired by nature. The event is part of our Roots to Renewal initiative and is open to everyone 16+.
What’s included:
- See upcycled garments and creative project examples for real-world inspiration.
- Get free resources and patterns to try out at home.
- Take part in two hands-on activities:
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- Eco-Printing & Upcycling: Learn to work with foraged natural materials and create your own patterns on textiles.
- Nature-Inspired Design: Have a go at fashion illustration and making mood boards, using colours and shapes from the outdoors.
Why join?
- Try out new textile and design skills in a supportive, fun setting.
- Find out how fashion can have a positive impact on people and the planet.
- Learn about different roles in fashion—from making and styling to running a sustainable business.
- Meet people, ask questions, and pick up information about further workshops, training, and volunteering opportunities.
Remake Learning Days Festival
🎉We're over the moon to announce we've been awarded funding to be a part of the Remake Learning in Doncaster Festival this May!
As part of our Roots to Renewal programme, we'll be running two workshops with Fashion Fusion, Plantaura & Artfelt - get ready to grow & create! 🌱🎨
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Book via Eventbrite - & search Fashion Fusion CIC
Cantley Community Centre - 22nd May 10-1pm
Denaby Wellbeen Social Garden - 30th May 10-1pm
Coal to Colour @Doncaster Gallery, Museum and Library
Join us for "Coal to Colour" - an exciting workshop that explores Doncaster's rich mining history and sustainable future!
Fashion Fusion CIC, World Women Wellbeing CIC, and Plantaura CIC are thrilled to present this unique event at Doncaster Gallery Museum and Library (DGLAM) on Saturday, 12th April 2025, starting at 10:30 AM and repeating at 12.30pm.
Discover the fascinating journey from coal mining to natural dyeing as we delve into Doncaster's industrial past and its transformation into green spaces. Learn eco-friendly dyeing techniques using locally foraged materials and create your own raggy flower brooch.
Natural Dye Garden - Seed Planting
Denaby Wellbeen Social Garden, Tickhill Square,
Denaby, Doncaster, DN12 4AW - Friday 28th March 2025 - 1 - 2.30pm
Join Plantaura, Artfelt and Fashion Fusion on a colourful journey as we plant the seeds for our natural dye gardens!
We're inviting enthusiastic community members to help us sow the beginnings of vibrant, sustainable spaces that will bloom into a palette of natural dyes. Whether you're a gardening pro or a curious newcomer, your hands can help nurture these special gardens. Come be part of this exciting initiative that combines nature, creativity, and sustainable practices.
Learning for Life - Fashion Workshops
Edlington Library, Martinwells Centre, DN12 1JD
Wednesday 5th March 2025 - 9am - 11am & 11am - 1pm