Join a creative 2-hour workshop to build your textile patch stash and share mending skills with the community.
Thursday 2 July 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Brunswick Campus, 25 Dawson St, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia
Free
Dive into a hands-on workshop designed for mending enthusiasts and community repair volunteers of all skill levels. You'll have access to a variety of textiles including student remnants, industry swatches, and post-consumer fabrics to cut and press for patching. Additionally, yarn offcuts will be available for weaving and rolling onto cards for darning.
This is a wonderful opportunity to exchange knowledge about mending tools, materials, and clever hacks. Everyone is encouraged to share their experiences and learn from others in a friendly, supportive environment.
Whether you're a seasoned mender or just curious, this workshop will inspire you to extend the life of your garments and reduce textile waste.
The workshop runs for two hours and is part of the RMIT x Merri-Bek City Council Circular Campus to Community Project. This initiative focuses on circularity in textiles through streams such as Regenerate, Repair, Recycle, Redesign, and Rethink.
All necessary fabrics, yarns, and tools will be provided from RMIT’s Repair Cafe kit. Participants are encouraged to bring their favourite mending tools and any surplus materials to share or swap with others.
If you are a local community repair volunteer who cannot attend, you can contact the organisers in advance to arrange an "order" of materials to support your community work.
The workshop will be held at Building 515, Level 3, Room 6, RMIT Brunswick Campus, located at 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick. This accessible venue is well connected by public transport and offers a welcoming space for community learning and collaboration.
Brunswick is a vibrant suburb with plenty of amenities nearby, making it easy to combine this workshop with other local activities or errands.
This event is free to attend, but spaces may be limited so early registration is recommended. The workshop is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced menders.
Please bring any personal mending tools or materials you wish to share or pass on to others. This collaborative spirit helps build a stronger community network around sustainable textile practices.
The workshop is part of a broader project aimed at fostering social, economic, and environmental opportunities through circular textile practices.
Attendance is free of charge. Registration is required to secure your place in the workshop.
For more information and to register, visit the RMIT PlaceLab website or contact Kiri Delly, Associate Director, via email at kiri.delly@rmit.edu.au or by phone at 9925 2000.
This is a fantastic chance to engage with local sustainability initiatives and enhance your mending skills without any cost.
