A practical, hands on day of practice and participatory discussion.

Materials supplied by ReMode:

• old, unwanted denim clothing

• quick unpicker

These items will be sent out in the post to each participant one week prior to the event.

Other materials required:

• space to work

• access to a sewing machine would be helpful

• sewing cotton

• fabric scissors

The day will be conducted via Zoom, with a mix of presentation and group discussion coupled with independent at-home participatory activities.

9am

• Check in, welcome & introductions
• Overview of the day from Kate Fletcher, including brief of activities

9.30-11.30am

• Working to deconstruct an existing garment by unpicking it along original seams using a forensic approach.
• Mapping this information against patterns of use and the mechanisms and processes of the fashion system.
• Examining the collection of loose elements and how they might be reinterpreted and exploration in thinking together.

11.30am

• Check in with Kate

12.30-2.30pm

• Continuation of unpicking task

2.30pm

• Final check in and concluding remarks