SEWCIAL Studios
18 abr 2026
Transform a personal photograph into a pocket altar in this hands-on workshop exploring fashion, memory and identity. Using collage, fabric, beads and embroidery, create a miniature archive that deeply honours the people, clothing and stories shaping your personal style today.
Many of the most memorable fashion moments never appear on runways, magazine pages or gallery walls. They live in family albums, scrapbooks and wallets—woven into the ordinary moments that shape our lives. So, it’s time we spotlighted them. Inspired by the exhibition Fashion_The Image, we invite you to explore the quiet power and influential glamour of these images, which shape our worldviews, personal style and cultural identity. In this workshop, we’ll use fabric, beads, collage and embroidery to transform personal photographs into pocket altars: miniature, portable archives of style and identity that honour the clothing, people and memories shaping our personal histories.
Bring a photo of a family member, loved one, or yourself that features clothing or fashion memories meaningful to you.
All tools and materials will be provided—no previous craft experience required.
Workshop Agenda
9:00 - 9:15 Arrival and welcome
9:15 - 9:45 Fashion tarot ice breaker, guided discussion about pocket altars and vernacular photography. Guests have the option to share photos/memories.
9:45 - 10:20 Introduction to basic embroidery stitches, kits are handed out
10:20 - 12:30 Guests embroider with assistance from facilitators
12:30 - 13:00 Reflection and documentation of output
What you receive:
- A pre-cut pocket altar to decorate
- Mini sewing kit
- Hands-on guidance and instruction in beading, embroidery and collage
- Access to shared craft pool including beads, embroidery floss, yarn, jewellery charms, fabric trims and more
TICKET PRICE: R650 (inclusive of all materials)
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM // 4 hours