Textile artist Allan Brown spends seven years making a dress by hand, just from the fibre of locally foraged stinging nettles. This is ‘hedgerow couture’, the greenest of slow fashion and also his medicine. It’s how he survives the death of his wife and finds a beautiful way to honour her. A modern-day fairytale and hymn to the healing power of nature and slow craft. Watch this unique documentary and pre-recorded Q&A to find out more about Allan Brown’s approach to green, slow fashion.
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Come along from 5.30pm and meet members from the Durham Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers. This small group meets monthly, in Durham, sharing skills, running workshops and attending local events, to keep these age old crafts alive.
Access: Yarm Wellness Centre is wheelchair accessible, with groundfloor disabled toilets.
High Church Wynd is cobbled which can be a bit slippery when wet. If you have mobility issues, we do recommend they access the Centre from the West St end.
If you have any further questions regarding access support, please email Kirsty@festivalofthrift.co.uk
Parking
Parking is available behind the Centre on West Street for up to 1 hour.
The Old Market car park (TS15 9BX)
West St car park (TS15 9BU)
Yarm Wharf Car park (TS15 9AB)
Public transport
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