Join us on Friday Sep 6th at our store for some upcycling fun!
What's New? After our first tray-making workshop with laughters and creativity overflow, we are turning a notch up on our next DIY to include our leftover fabric using Japanese Furoshiki wrapping techniques.
We are honored to partner with Eco Marine Keilem Ng & their artist-in-residence Salome Tam in hosting Eco Marine X RIL CREED Upcycled Bag Making workshop. Reserve your spot now, and bring friends!
How can we upcycle excess leather from fashion industry waste to create new handmade items?
We will be making a Japanese Fukushiki bag using RIL CREED upcycled leather and fabric in-store
Tasks:
Measure and cut leather handle
Punch holes and attach buckle rings
Hand sew fabric squares
Skills:
Use leather tools appropriately and safely
Learn/refine hand sewing technique
Click going to reserve your spot! A refundable deposit of HKD200 is required by Wednesday, 04SEP2019, fully redeemable with RIL CREED products, donation to Eco Marine or future workshops.
SCHEDULE: Friday, September 6, 2019
7:30 PM - 7:45 PM
INTRO: Who we are and workshop purpose, share main handbag making steps and why we have the materials we are using today
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7:45 PM - 7:50 PM
SHOW & TELL: Show tools and what they will be used for, how to use
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7:55 PM - 8:15 PM
LEATHER HANDLE: Select leather, measure and cut to size, punch holes on leather for rivets
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8:15 PM - 8:45 PM
FABRIC/SCARF BAG BODY: Collect fabric square. Thread needle and finish edges of fabric.
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8:45 PM - 9:00 PM
SHARING: Final DIY product & handbag making process at RIL CREED factory
LOCATION:
We are located at Causeway Bay MTR exit E, turn left and head up the escalator by Max Mara, we are on the right of Starbucks
