Make and Mend Workshop

26/08/2026

24/08/2026

Summer holidays are almost over and we have new upholstery & Upcycling workshops starting in September!
Wednesday evenings 5:30-8pm evening workshops
Thursday mornings 10-12:30 - volunteer workshops
Thursday afternoons 1-3pm - wellbeing workshops
Friday morning workshops 10-12:30
We’ll also look at putting on day long workshops on Saturdays about once a month so watch this space!
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06/08/2026

Everyone making great progress on their projects this week, Laura & Cerith are close to finishing their armchairs and Elaine’s sofa isn’t far behind! Well done everyone, they look fab ❤️ 🪑 🔨

08/07/2026

Everyone was busy continuing their chair projects last week and becky did a great job, adding upholstery to her pink chair which looked fab! Well done everyone x 🪑 🔨

19/06/2026

Worked with Elaine on her sofa today and made great progress, well done, looks fab! 💚

15/06/2026

Progress on chairs in last couple of weeks - Parker knowle armchair is looking great, as is the kids armchair. I’ve been sanding down the mid century chair when I get a chance too

21/05/2026

Progress from the last few weeks, everyone is doing fantastic on their projects, whether a Parker knoll armchair, Victorian nursing chair, or modern child’s chair or a stool, well done everyone, they look amazing!

19/04/2026

This ‘Pay as you Feel’ workshop is affordable and inclusive to all in the community, especially for anyone struggling with the cost of living crisis. It is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Booking is essential on www.makemendworkshop.co.uk

19/04/2026

We’re now running a wellbeing workshop every Thursday afternoon, Free to attend as fully funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, but booking is essential by emailing [email protected] ❤️

23/03/2026

Workshops from the last couple of weeks. Lots of different projects from Sewing cushions, deep buttoning armchairs, stools and midcentury chairs. Everyone’s been working really hard and it’s really paid off. They’ve done an amazing job. It’s always good to see lots of happy faces and beautifully finished chairs. 🪑 ❤️