Roots to Renewal: Sustainable Fashion Futures

About this Event

Join us for Roots to Renewal workshops, where sustainable fashion meets nature! 🌱 Explore natural dyeing, upcycling, and seed planting using recycled materials while learning about eco-friendly practices. A creative journey for all ages!

Join Bec & Angela of Plantaura and Estelle of Fashion Fusion at Wellbeen Social Garden, Denaby as we plant the seeds to a brighter fashion future and let natures creativity flourish whilst upcyling and renewing.

Our Roots to Renewal workshops offer an inspiring journey into the world of sustainable fashion. A pilot initiative sees a collaboration between Fashion Fusion CIC, Plantaura CIC, World Women Wellbeing CIC, and Artfelt to bring community gardens and sustainable practices to the heart of Doncaster and beyond. This partnership also includes Age UK Sheffield, who will be donating unsaleable clothing destined for the rag trade. The project allows for the development of a diverse series of workshops that combines sustainable gardening, natural dyeing, upcycling, and textile art to educate and empower participants about eco-friendly fashion practices. 

More about the Roots to Renewal Initiative can be found here: https://www.rootstorenewal.co.uk 

Event Overview: 

Our events are designed to connect people with nature and traditional crafting methods while nurturing a deeper understanding of sustainable fashion and environmental stewardship. Workshops offers a unique blend of hands-on activities, presentations, and interactive sessions that cater to diverse interests and skill levels. 

Key Activities: 

Roots to Renewal Project Presentation: 

1. Learn about our upcycling initiative and how local resources can be transformed into beautiful, sustainable textiles. Allowing participants an insight in how they can become involved in the bigger initiative. 
2. Discover the goals and progress of our project, highlighting the potential for community-driven sustainable fashion. 

Seed Cultivation: 

1. Introduction to plants used for natural dyeing and bundle/eco-printing. 
2. Hands-on planting activity using upcycled containers (e.g., toilet/kitchen roll, egg boxes). 
3. Discussion on sustainable gardening practices and the benefits of growing your own dye plants. 

Plant Benefits and Tea Exploration: 

1. Highlight the health benefits of selected plants. 
2. Enjoy a tea tasting session inspired by Fashion Fusion’s “Teapot to Textiles” initiative. 
3. Emphasise the concept that dye plants are safe for consumption. 

Naturally Dyeing/Bundle & Eco-Printing Demonstration and Activity: 

1. Showcase examples of naturally dye, bundle & eco-printed textiles. 
2. Guide participants through the bundle/eco-printing process. 
3. Hands-on experimentation with various plants and techniques. 

Take-Home Items: 

1. Participants will leave with their own eco-printed textile sample. 
2. Planted seeds in upcycled containers. 
3. Information resources on natural dyeing, bundle and eco-printing 
4. Access to resources 
5. A renewed commitment to sustainable living 
6. Connections with a vibrant community