School of Design, Northumbria University

The Design Feminisms Research Group is an inclusive feminist research group at Northumbria University’s School of Design. The group is inclusive of people of all genders who do research around, are exploring, or are interested in learning more about feminisms and how this theory and lens relates to design.

Design Feminisms Research Group Studio, School of Design, Northumbria University, CCE2 room 202, Newcastle, NE2 1XA,

https://hosting.northumbria.ac.uk/northumbriadesign/design-feminisms-research-group/

4a. Open Studio and Exhibition at Design Feminisms Research Group

Friday Only

Open: 6-10.30pm

Explore different relationships between feminisms and design in the North East, nationally, and internationally. On the evening, you will be able to explore an exhibition of work-in-progress from the group, from wide-ranging bodies of work. They will share their research process, outcomes, and materials that explore topics such as women’s recovery services, care practices, co-design methodologies, community-led AI, wool communities, and many more.

Exhibitions

Open Studios

Alcohol Free

Women in Stitches is launching its first workshop at The Late Shows, and you’re invited to come see what we’re all about.

Drop in to explore simple garment repair techniques—like Sashiko stitching—and discover how creative, calming, and empowering mending can be. You’ll also have the chance to meet me and connect with other women who enjoy being creative, learning new skills, or simply trying something a little different.

A relaxed space, friendly faces, and hands-on making—say hello and get stitching.

Repair, Renew, Reuse: Sashiko as visible mending FREE workshop

Location: Newcastle City Library, Bewick Hall, Level 2

Date: Saturday 27th June

Time: 1030AM - 1230PM

Adult Beginners Sashiko sewing embroidery workshop

Be inspired to give clothes a new purpose, whether by patching a well-loved pair of jeans or renewing a favourite T-shirt. As part of the movement against throwaway culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and discover the joy and techniques of Sashiko- the ancient Japanese craft of visible mending.

Bring along a favourite item to repair, or simply come along and get inspired!

Led by Kat Brotheridge from Northumbria University.

I will be joining and assisting with this session.

Book through eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/repair-renew-reuse-sashiko-as-visible-mending-tickets-1987531828201