HAWKERS FARM
Stour Provost Dorset SP8 5LZ
Mend in Public Day
join us on Sat 20th April in Shaftesbury from 1100 near the Town Hall
Fashion Revolution
The historic setting of Hawkers Farm has breathtaking views across the Blackmore Vale. The farm adjoins Duncliffe Wood (Woodland Trust) and is 4 miles from Gillingham and Shaftesbury. New copses are growing, the orchard has been restored and hedgerows planted. The farmhouse, garden and outbuildings have been brought back to life.
An old milking parlour has been converted into an event barn which is the home of Hawkers Re-Creatives. Here you will find; Wear Me Out - special occasion outfits and hats to borrow, Second to None - a collection of natural fibre second hand clothes for sale and mending and redesigning workshops. In addition to hosting sustainable fashion events and Dorset Art Weeks exhibitions, there are occasional film nights, concerts and pop up shops.
Accommodation is available in a shepherd's hut.
Information can be found via the menus above.
HAWKERS RE-CREATIVES
THE BARN
Thursdays 10-12.30
Saturdays by appointment
The Barn is the home of Hawkers Re-Creatives, a hub for Sustainable Fashion and much more. Join our drop-in stitching group on Thursdays, learn how to; mend, make a skirt, upcycle a garment or embroider or just enjoy the company of like minded people.
The barn can be booked for group visits when an array of mending techniques can be sampled and a delicious Syrian meal provided.
The barn is open on Thursdays 10 - 12.30 and on Saturdays by calling 07801 240103.
Sessions are free.
Stitch it Together Make new clothes and new friends
In Stitches Embroidery
Mend Save Love Because some old clothes are too precious to throw away
Mend & Make New Upcycling textile waste into new garments
Second to None Secondhand clothes for sale
Wabi Sabey Upcycled saris and redesigned clothes for sale
Wear Me Out Clothing library of outfits for weddings, parties and special occasions, including handbags & hats.
With special thanks to the late Charity Charity for her excellent word smithing.
