Emergence Commons is a community creative space in the centre of Stroud, offering regular sewing, repair, upcycling and decorative arts clas

Bring your ideas and we'll help you make them real. Design & Upcycling is a relaxed, hands-on evening class exploring creative ways to redesign, adapt and give textiles a longer life. Whether you've got a jacket you never wear, a pile of fabric you don't know what to do with, or just an idea you can't quite picture yet, this is the session to bring it to.

We'll work with materials, techniques and inspiration, and you'll leave with something you've actually made — or at least a clear plan and the confidence to finish it. Small, friendly classes. All abilities genuinely welcome, including complete beginners. Materials provided where possible.

Tuesdays, 6pm–8pm. £25 per class, booked individually. Please note: our workshop space is on the first floor and is reached by stairs. There is no lift. If that's a barrier for you, please get in touch before booking.

October is looking busy at Emergence Commons, with a full programme of sewing, repair, upcycling, decorative arts and community events.

Join us for weekly Design & Upcycling, Decorative Arts with Pomme, Sewing for Beginners and Upcycle, Alter & Repair, alongside one-off sessions including Puppet Club, Sewing Surgery and our Fabric Swap.

Whether you want to learn a new skill, bring along a project, meet other local creatives or simply find out what’s happening in the space, there’s plenty to get involved with.

Book onto a session or get in touch if you’d like more information.

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