Make a Foraging Bag from Repurposed Materials
Workshop with byAliceWood
Wednesday 6 November 2024, 10.30am - 1.30pm
£40
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Adults
Level: Beginners
Join MAKE Southwest Maker Member Alice Crawford of byAliceWood, to make a pouch from reclaimed materials to hold all your foraged treasures.
A hip bag that attaches to your belt, with a drawstring opening to keep everything contained.
Using a home sewing machine, I will help you through the process of constructing a practical and useful little bag.
I will provide the tried and tested patterns, and we will have a wide selection of reclaimed materials to play with. I’ll help you choose suitable fabrics and trimmings to create a unique and personal item.
About byAliceWood
Alice is a bag and accessories designer and maker, based in Plymouth.
She has two main collections of work. One using Italian veg tanned leather that is sustainably produced, using traditional low impact methods that don't use harmful chemicals. Alice creates a collection of simple and elegant bags and accessories in a wide variety of colours that are made to be used and loved.
Her second collection uses reclaimed, locally sourced, waste textiles, to make a broad range bags and accessories. All of the materials, are in limited amounts and this creates a collection that is constantly evolving as the materials change. Alice really enjoys working with the different qualities, colours and textures to design her new products.
Part of the Green Maker Initiative Season
Throughout November, December and January we’ll be celebrating our Green Maker Initiative (GMI) Season; hosting events, workshops and exhibitions themed around the natural world and championing sustainable craft.
Find out more HERE.
On the Day
All tools and materials will be provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop - all participants receive a 10% discount voucher for food and drink purchased on the day.
On arrival, please make your way to the side gate of the Riverside Mill, through the courtyard and up the stone stairs on the side of the building. Please let us know if you require the lift.
Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.
View MAKE Southwest's Cancellation Policy, HERE.