Making Amends: Fast Fashion and the Global South
Come join us at Liverpool Cathedral for a thought-provoking event discussing the impact of fast fashion on the Global South. Learn about the environmental and social consequences of our clothing choices, and explore ways we can make a positive change.
This workshop will be facilitated by Emma Summerscale. Emma is an artist and designer whose work explores the emotional bonds we form with clothing and how these connections can inspire more sustainable choices. Rooted in the Japanese philosophies of wabi-sabi and kintsugi—which celebrate imperfection and visible repair—her practice embraces damage as a site of beauty and meaning. Through traditional techniques like boro and sashiko, Emma reveals the hidden stories embedded in cherished garments. As a designer, she specializes in upcycling and zero-waste pattern cutting, transforming discarded textiles into thoughtful, contemporary pieces that honour both memory and material.
@emma_summerscales @studiothrift
During this workshop Emma will facilitate meaningful presentations and conversations about the cost that fast fashion production and waste has on the Global South. In the second part of the workshop, Emma will teach you visible mending techniques that will allow you to repair your own garments! So bring along with you a beloved but damaged item of clothing and learn how to repair and enhance it creatively.
Due to the nature of the activities involved this is a 12+ event and those under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Don't miss this opportunity to educate yourself, learn new mending skills, and be part of the change!
