Sustainable ways of living workshops for young people
The farm is running a series of educational workshops to teach young people about ways to live sustainably. These workshops will offer the opportunity to learn how to use natural and recycled materials to make what we need. There will be key skills taught that equip young people to live a resilient, sustainable life including, growing food, composting, woodworking, pottery, sewing, natural dyeing, felting and making simple herbal remedies. Kentish Town City Farm is offering this training at a time when there are few opportunities for young people to learn these skills so we are very pleased to be able to offer this training for free.
The workshops are open to young people aged between 8-12 years and 13-18 years. They are free to attend but you need to register so we know numbers attending.
Please register by completing this form: Click here
Next workshops:
Learn Decorative Mending Skills with Shashiko and Boro
Sunday 19th October 2pm-4.30pm • Ages 12yrs-18yrs
For this workshop, students will learn to stitch and embroider fabric using naturally dyed and reclaimed material. You will make a bookmark while also learning techniques that can be used to upcycle and venerate damaged garments, referencing the Japanese tradition of Shashiko and Boro, where something old is given new life and respect through decorative mending.
This workshop is for children aged 12yrs-18yrs. Parents are welcome to stay and help their children.
The workshop is free to attend but it is essential that you register your child(ren’s) place. So if you’d like to come along please complete the registration form here:
https://forms.gle/6ZtCJVZPwcZPV8Vf7