Free Community Quilt Workshop with Eilidh Weir

Glasgow Community Food Network

Two-part workshop: Fridays 3rd &amp; 10th October, 10am–1pm. Attendance to BOTH workshops is required.

The Wash House Garden, C.I.C.

Come and create your own garden-inspired mini quilt with multidisciplinary artist and landworker Eilidh Weir in this slow-paced, collaborative workshop rooted in creativity, ecology and reflection.Across two sessions, we’ll explore the textures, colours, creatures and crops of the autumn garden, and learn how to translate these into a tactile quilted artwork using patchwork, appliqué and basic stitching. This is a space to celebrate the growing season, connect with the land, and reframe waste materials into something beautiful, functional, and meaningful.Session 1 Friday 3 October: Drawing &amp; Quilt Top CreationGentle introduction to Eilidh’s practice and garden-based inspirationTime in the garden to sketch shapes or colours that speak to youGuidance in turning drawings into quilt top designs using reused textilesLearn hand-stitching techniques to begin assembling your pieceSession 2 Friday 10 October: Quilting &amp; FinishingContinue and complete quilt top designsLearn how to layer and stitch quilts for structure and textureAdd binding and tabs to hang your finished pieceNo prior drawing or sewing experience is necessary. All tools and materials provided — just bring curiosity and creativity! Feel free to bring old fabric or clothing you'd love to reuse.Attendance to both workshops is required so when booking your ticket, please book for / tick both workshops.Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@kadams77" title="https://unsplash.com/@kadams77" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">K Adams</a>

Accessibility &amp; Notes:The workshop takes place outdoors under shelter — please dress appropriatelyWe will be working with hand tools, fabric and thread; let us know if you have any accessibility requirementsThis session is part of our Food for Climate Actionprogramme in partnership with Glasgow Community Food Network

About the ArtistEilidh Weir is a multidisciplinary artist and workshop facilitator whose work celebrates biodiversity, composting, community and care. Through joyful, practical sessions, Eilidh invites people to reimagine what’s “waste” and explore how creative reuse can nourish both planet and people.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthatisbraw" title="https://www.instagram.com/allthatisbraw" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram @allthatisbraw</a> • <a href="https://www.allthatisbraw.uk/" title="https://www.allthatisbraw.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Website</a>