Scrap Creative Reuse Art Project

It’s THIS Saturday! Our Community Junk Market. 10am - 3pm, a wide range of eclectic items for sale, from books to clothes, vintage to collections, toys, kitchenware, shoes, bric a brac… and more. All welcome, dog friendly, bring cash and pick up a bargain! Plus our micro cafe and the rest of Scrap, and beyond, to explore!

Get your glad rags OUT for our Party Clothes Swap at our Reuseful Christmas on Saturday 9th November - exchange your pre loved party clothes for an amazing ‘new to you’ outfit - sort through your most fabulous items that you just couldn’t possibly be seen in AGAIN, help reduce waste and pick up something else perfect for party season, for free! Booking essential 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfhNOl1Rj950X7qzRO4HLhBvM42zvad0wLglG2xAlOM5glWQ/viewform

Our next Community Junk Market event is just there on the horizon, almost close enough to grab a wonderful bargain. Join us on Saturday 26 Oct 10am - 3pm for a family (and dog) friendly event, our micro cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks and cakes and there will be the rest of Scrap to explore. Fancy a stall? Head to Eventbrite to secure yours 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scrap-community-junk-market-26-oct-2024-table-bookings-tickets-859453437367?aff=oddtdtcreator

All proceeds from the sales of these amazing handmade watermelon slice broaches and knitted dolls are going to and . Both for Palestinian children xx

Our next market at Scrap is our very popular Community Junk Market on Saturday 26 Oct, 10am - 4pm. If you fancy a clear out and you’d like a stall follow the link in our bio to eventbrite otherwise make a date in your diary for a great, eclectic, bargain hunt!

We’re already looking forward to Christmas with a brand new show for families ‘Who Stole the Christmas Pud?’ - physical comedy, live music and a sprinkling of magic from at Scrap on 7th December (10.30am and 12.30pm). Tickets are available via Eventbrite only, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/scrap-creative-reuse-69328072043

Pick up an amazing bargain this Saturday at our ever popular Scrap Crafters and Makers DeStash Market. 10am - 3pm, everyone welcome (including dogs), free entry, bring cash, PLUS our micro cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks and .off brownies and there’s the rest of Scrap to explore.

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Join us this Saturday, 28th Sept, at 1.30pm with for a discussion about tackling clothing waste, and navigating the retail industry. Kaitlyn is the designer and Brand Manager of .rinse.vintage and this event is part of our programme of events. Tickets £5, available via Eventbrite only here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scrap-sustainability-talks-sustainable-fashion-with-kaitlyn-bullen-tickets-946180109177?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Like Bakeoff, but for Knitters?! Yes please! Will you apply?

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Our next Craft Destash market is coming up. If you would like to make space in your workroom, pass on unfinished projects or crafting kit and kaboodle you no longer use, why not book a stall and get sorted! It’s always a good day. There are still some stalls available, head to eventbrite to book yours 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scrap-craft-destash-market-5-oct-2024-table-bookings-tickets-981650471987?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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It’s easy to join in our Clothes Swap on Saturday 21 Sept as part of but you do need to book your slot via our google form below. It’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your wardrobe without spending a penny. Simply bring along your clean, good quality adult clothes, shoes and bags to swap with fellow clothes swappers. Book your place now 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoqb7Jwxd57jNTq8TMBd1LoYMudx_aPoF5mNyB3KH_nFy-Yw/viewform

Creating New from Old: Sustainable Garment Design Workshop, Saturday 21 Sept 11am - 3pm. Drop in, no booking required. This FREE workshop aims to teach participants how to repurpose damaged or unusable garments and textiles by creating new fabrics and strategically placing patterns with Leeds Beckett University’s Fashion Design team . This is a perfect fit for our Leeds Hub activity as this year’s theme is ‘The Power of Repair’. Read up on the workshop content on our website, see link below - you won’t want to miss this! https://scrapstuff.co.uk/events/creating-new-from-old-sustainable-garment-design-workshop/

If you can help please email [email protected].

Sustainable Fashion Week at Scrap takes place 21-28 Sept, with so much going on!

Sat 21 Sep 11am - 3pm
Drop in Mend, Repair, Upcycle Day - no need to book, just turn up
Clothes Swap (booking essential see link here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoqb7Jwxd57jNTq8TMBd1LoYMudx_aPoF5mNyB3KH_nFy-Yw/viewform?pli=1)
Creating Old From New - Sustainable fashion design drop in workshop with more here https://scrapstuff.co.uk/events/creating-new-from-old-sustainable-garment-design-workshop/

Tues 24 Sep 5pm-8pm
Launch of Make an Impact Exhibition with
Exhibition continues Weds - Sat 28 Sep, 10am - 4pm

Sat 28 Sept 1.30pm - 3.30pm SCRAP SUSTAINABILITY TALK: Sustainable Fashion with of booking essentials see link in bio

A new date for our next Crafters and Makers DeStash Market. Sat 5 Oct 2024. If you would like a clear out and fancy a stall just head to eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/scrap-creative-reuse-69328072043

Sustainable Fashion Week (SFW) is returning this September, uniting communities across the UK and the globe with over 19 hubs.

SFW 2024 celebrates the theme “The Power of Repair”, emphasising the importance of mending and reimagining fashion to foster sustainability.

The programme kicks off on Friday 20th September until Sunday 29th September, with a Community Fringe extending the run until Saturday 12th October.

Scrap is delighted to be hosting the SFW Leeds Hub (one of 20 Hubs in the UK and internationally) with the following events:

21 Sep - Drop In Mend, Repair, Recycle 11am - 3pm
21 Sep - Clothes Swap 11.30am - 2.30pm book a place here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoqb7Jwxd57jNTq8TMBd1LoYMudx_aPoF5mNyB3KH_nFy-Yw/viewform?pli=1
25 - 28 Sep Make an Impact Exhibition 10am - 4pm with Textiles
26 Sep - Origami Bag Making Workshop* 6.30pm - 8.30pm
28 Sep - Sustainable Fashion Talk* 1.30pm - 3.30pm
* For tickets see our events and workshops pages on our website https://scrapstuff.co.uk

Born in Bristol, SFW has expanded with hubs throughout England, Northern Ireland, Canada and America. The programme features workshops, pop-ups, panels, exhibitions and more, all showcasing the best of sustainable fashion and collective action.
Credit for our Clothes Swap graphic

This Saturday (27th) join us at Scrap for the Crafters and Makers DeStash Market! 20 stalls of unwanted, unused craft materials, what will you find?! In the past we’ve had fabric, lace, haberdashery, trims, card making, stamps, paper crafting, jewellery making, beads, paints, decoupage, dies, wire, cords, journalling, oh the list goes on! The SCRAP Micro Cafe will be open to refuel you with hot and cold drinks and cakes, plus the rest of SCRAP to explore. 10am - 3pm.