Resourceful Community Scrapstore CIC

Kinusaiga is a traditional Japanese "no-sew" quilting technique where fabric scraps (often from kimonos) are tucked into grooves on a flat surface to create vivid, textured patchwork pictures, often referred to as "silk painting". Modern adaptations use dense foam boards, making this sustainable, accessible, and relaxing art form a popular way to create detailed landscape or floral art without using a needle or thread. You'll have plenty of fabric choice from the selection in the Scrapstore - and you can of course bring along your own fabric if you have some that you would particularly like to include in your work. You will also need to bring along a suitable image - this needs to fit on a 8" x 8" square. We suggest looking for stained glass images or templates online. You will need to print it out and bring to the workshop as we won't have printing facilities available on the day. You could also choose to draw your image directly onto the board - or maybe do some combination of printing and drawing if the image you like isn't quite the right size or format. (Obviously the more detailed your design, the longer it will take, so if you choose something with lots of small sections you may not finish within the two hours.) £15 for non-members and £12.50 for members (you'll need your membership number to book the reduced rate.) This workshop is for adults and accompanied young people aged 12+ due to the use of sharp objects. Please email if you have any questions.

Craft & Connect is a chance to enjoy crafting in the company of like-minded makers, sharing tips and tricks and chatting as you work. Simply bring along whatever project you currently have on the go. All creative activities are welcome - knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, drawing, colouring, diamond art - or maybe something we have never seen before! We'll have a few resources from the Scrapstore on hand to keep you busy if you don't have any work in progress, and we'll also make sure you are well supplied with hot drinks and biscuits. This activity is free of charge thanks to funding from Arun Local Community Network, but you do need to book a space so that we can make sure there is room for everyone. (If you have a space booked and find you can't come after all, please cancel it so that someone else can have the chance to attend.)

Craft & Connect is a chance to enjoy crafting in the company of like-minded makers, sharing tips and tricks and chatting as you work. Simply bring along whatever project you currently have on the go. All creative activities are welcome - knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, drawing, colouring, diamond art - or maybe something we have never seen before! We'll have a few resources from the Scrapstore on hand to keep you busy if you don't have any work in progress, and we'll also make sure you are well supplied with hot drinks and biscuits. This activity is free of charge thanks to funding from Arun Local Community Network, but you do need to book a space so that we can make sure there is room for everyone. (If you have a space booked and find you can't come after all, please cancel it so that someone else can have the chance to attend.)

Slow Stitching is hand sewing that involves using bits and pieces of fabric, ribbon, lace, buttons, beads, trims and more to create fabulous pieces of fabric art. The idea is to slow down. Breathe. Create. There are no rules, no right or wrong way. No patterns, no instructions and no judgement. And the best bit? It doesn't have to be perfect! In fact, it's even better if it isn't. Imperfections add character! We will provide tea, coffee and biscuits and you will have access to all of the wonderful Scrapstore supplies to inspire you. £3 for members and £5 for non members, places are limited so make sure to book your spot.

Bring your own project, or browse through our collection of patterns and see what takes your fancy! We will provide tea, coffee and biscuits and we have plenty of yarn and crochet hooks if you need them. £3 for members and £5 for non members, places are limited so make sure to book your spot **Please note, although we all help each other out if we get stuck on a pattern or technique, this is not intended as a teaching session and is therefore not suitable for those who haven't crocheted before.**

Join us to make a pretty and practical zipped pouch - once you know how, you won't be able to stop making them! We'll provide all the fabrics and equipment, and we'll talk you through the process step by step as well as giving you instructions to take home with you. You will need to know the basics of using a sewing machine, but don't worry if you have never put in a zip or made a bag before. £15 for non-members and £12.50 for members (you'll need your membership number to book the reduced rate.) This workshop is for adults and accompanied young people aged 10+ Please email if you have any questions.