A project to help make the borough more sustainable and reduce isolation.
From "Stratford and West Ham Community Assemblies"
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My idea is to have workshops for residents and students in ways to repair their clothes and household textiles, meaning Newham will have to send less textiles to landfill. I will include techniques to alter clothing, and upcycle secondhand and old items. This will help participants to keep clothes and textiles in use for far longer, and help them feel invested in the items they already own. Other positives are that clothes are more loved and individual, increasing self esteem and give all the positive effects of being creative without having to spend lots of money. This in turn will improve employability and reduce isolation.
For a very modest sum ( around £2000 for 12x 2 hour workshops- price including venue and insurance).
I have delivered these workshops in Newham and Hackney successfully in the past.
