PALAVA CRAFT WORKSHOPS

MORE EVENTS COMING SOON!

Get ready for a festive season filled with creativity and fun as more exciting workshops are coming soon, offering everything from wreath making to lampshade making with Palava.

PAST EVENTS

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LAMPSHADE MAKING 

Hosted by our fabulous Freya Morton - we will be teaching you how to make your very own lampshade from Palava fabric remnants - showing that no piece of textile should go to waste!

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UPHOLYSTERY FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP AT PALAVA

Hosted by our fabulous Freya Morton.These workshops will be deadicated to learning how to up-cycle an old stool or cover a seat pad.

You will strip back the old materials and re-upholster the seat or cover the stool with Palava fabric and sustainable padding materials. 

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UP-CYCLE - SHOPPER SEWING & LINO PRINTING WORKSHOP 

Learn to sew one of our shopper bags using off-cuts from our production process.

Our Lino print expert will guide you to print a unique pattern onto your new shopper.

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WREATH MAKING 

Create your own bespoke Christmas wreath under the expert guidance of interior stylist and florist, Claire.

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VISIBLE MENDING & DARNING WORKSHOP WITH ALI CLIFFORD 

Come and learn to mend and prolong the life of your clothes with Ali Clifford and her wonderful  incredibusy salvaged speed loom.

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PALAVA FABRIC WREATH WORKSHOP

Learn to create a fabulous wreath with our fabric off-cuts from our production process with Palava archive fabrics at the shop with Jeannie.

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PALAVA EXPO - 15 YEARS OF PALAVA 

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 15 wonderful years of Palava.

Conversation Corners: Engage in lively conversations with fellow Palava enthusiasts.

Through the Years: Take a stroll down memory lane with a special exhibition showcasing our iconic prints.

 Hopefully we will see you there!


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PRINT MARBLING ACTIVITY

Join us to experiment with print marbling with Bryony.

In this activity, Bryony will share her passion for printmaking while you can experiment and create pieces of marbled artwork.

We welcome all levels of experience. No ticket is required, ticket holders will be prioritised in case of high attendance. 

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MENDING & DARNING ACTIVITY 

For our mending and darning activity, come and experiment with creative ways to mend your clothing.

You will be taught by our specialist and sustainable guru Nanna from the Palava repair service. 

We welcome all levels of experience. No ticket is required, ticket holders will be prioritised in case of high attendance.

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PALAVA PANEL DISCUSSION

Join us for an inspiring conversation between Bryony and Nanna as they delve into the heart of Palava's journey.

Feel free to send in any questions that we could answer during the panel.

Drop by in person or tune in! 

SPLENDID STITCHES: CLOTHES REPAIR DROP-IN AFTERNOON

We all have clothes that need fixing, and to celebrate 1 year of Palava's Repair Workshop, the repair service for Palava clothes so they can be worn and enjoyed for even longer, Splendid Stitches and Palava are teaming up in connection with London Repair Week on an afternoon of drop-in clothes repairs! Learn how to mend your clothes, ask questions about repairs or repairs expertise or have your clothes fixed for a small fee (Palava repairs are free!).

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STOOL & SEAT PAD UPHOLSTERY 

Hosted by our fabulous Freya Morton - In this workshop you will learn how to up-cycle an old stool or cover a seat pad. You will strip back the old materials and re-upholster the seat with Palava fabric or cover the stool.

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WREATH MAKING 

Create your own bespoke Christmas wreath under the expert guidance of interior stylist and florist, Claire.

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YULETIDE LATE NIGHT SHOPPING 

We are hosting a late night shopping evening and have invited some of our favourite makers to share the space with us. We would love for you to join us and enjoy a very unique shopping experience in our little Palava shop. 

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LAMPSHADE MAKING

Hosted by our fabulous Freya Morton - we will be teaching you how to make your very own lampshade from Palava fabric remnants - showing that no piece of textile should go to waste!

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LAMPSHADE MAKING

Hosted by our fabulous Freya Morton - we will be teaching you how to make your very own lampshade from Palava fabric remnants - showing that no piece of textile should go to waste!

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THE KNITTING AND STITCH SHOW - HARROGATE 

We will be attending the 'The Knitting and Stitch Show' in Harrogate this year! Come and say hello! 

 

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PALAVA CLUB

Monthly craft social of textile art & vintage delights in our King's Cross shop. Learn new sewing skills, like visible mending & embroidery. 

PALAVA CLUB

Monthly craft social of textile art & vintage delights in our King's Cross shop. Learn new sewing skills, like visible mending & embroidery. 

Photo of a patched and repaired shirt.

VISIBLE MENDING

Learn how to use traditional hand-darning techniques to transform damaged & tired clothing into new and interesting works of art.

APPLIQUE LETTERING

Make your own bunting or drawstring bag from Palava scraps and personalise it with hand-applique lettering. 

WREATH MAKING

Create your own bespoke Christmas wreath under the expert guidance of interior stylist and florist, Claire.

CLOTHES SWAP

Join us for a Palava clothes swap. Free up some wardrobe space and perhaps find something new to wear!