To celebrate Sustainable Fashion Week Proper Job are collaborating with the wonderful Sara Halsey of ReWorked and Susan Breedijk of the Green Attic to host a fantastic Textile Re-Workshop! Do you have clothing or textiles cluttering up your cupboards that that don't fit well, are surplus to requirements, have holes or damage? Do not throw […]
Join Proper Job at Okehampton Library for a visible textile repair workshop celebrating Green Libraries Week. Visible mending is an ornamental approach to repairing material items. Susan from Proper Job will show you techniques such as Sashiko and embroidery to repair and to highlight imperfections in a creative, eye-catching way! The workshop takes place on […]
Join us at Endecott House, Chagford, for a fun-filled morning designed for families who want to celebrate Halloween while caring for our planet! This engaging workshop will focus on creating sustainable and upcycled decorations, showcasing how families can enjoy the festivities in an environmentally friendly way. We will then share a delicious homemade pumpkin soup […]
Join us at The Clubhouse, War Memorial Playing Fields, Chagford for a fun event where you can Make an Upcycled Xmas Jumper! Get into the festive spirit with Proper Job and Recycle Devon and create your very own Christmas jumper! Experts Sara Halsey and Susan Breedijk will show you how to upcycle an existing sweater […]
Bring along your good condition, clean clothes (adults and childrens - including shoes and accessories) you no longer need and take away something new to you. Refreshments available throughout the morning's event. You can drop off items at the venue between 5.30pm and 6.30pm the evening before (19th September) or at Uff Comm Fridge from […]
This event will celebrate all things related to sharing, repairing, swapping and making! It’ll also be an opportunity to connect with others who share this passion, and promote local collaboration. Sat 18th April, from 10am to 4pm, at the Totnes Civic Hall This free and family-friendly event aims to showcase a wide range of projects […]
Celebrate the heritage of Buckfastleigh, an ancient woollen town, at this free, family-friendly event dedicated to the wonders of wool. Whether you’re a wool enthusiast or simply curious, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! What’s Happening? - Meet the Woolly Nanas and a local Spinning Group: Learn from these local experts and see their passion […]