Upcycle Newcastle

22/08/2026

School holiday workshops now listed! As well as our popular Beginner Sewing for Kids and Teens class, we also have our Sheets to Pants workshop (all pieces precut!)
All our workshops coming up are listed here: https://events.humanitix.com/host/62d7f4b99b4c1d0b36c66c44

14/08/2026

EDIT: SOLD OUT
Due to cancellations, there are now 2 spots left in this popular workshop at the Newcastle Museum tomorrow afternoon.
Only $10 per ticket, thanks to support from City of Newcastle!

This workshop introduces you to the traditional Korean patchwork technique of Pojagi. Often made with translucent fabrics, Pojagi is a beautiful...

18/07/2026

More of our ReFashion Lab workshops are coming to the Newcastle Museum in August and September, thanks to support from the City of Newcastle. Tickets are going fast, so if you missed out last time, here's another chance!
For details, and to secure your spot, go to: https://newcastlemuseum.com.au/exhibitions-events

11/07/2026

Sara's gorgeous new jacket worn (appropriately) to our ReFashion Lab class today. A great use of scraps of old jeans!

03/07/2026

Our beautiful floor cushions are now hugely discounted, from $79 each down to $25!

Buy them filled with scrap fabrics or unfilled (use them to store blankets, doonas or clothing). They are upcycled from old jeans, upholstery and scrap fabric pieces, each it's own unique art work, and all created by Val, one of our treasured volunteers!

Available from today at the Upcycle shed at the Clyde St Arts Repair Cafe (4 till 7pm, 50 Clyde St), and during our opening hours (each Mon-Thurs 10am till 5pm, and Sat 1 till 5pm) for the next few weeks.
Dimensions: 50cm diameter X 15cm high

23/06/2026

Due to cancellations for this Waste to Wardrobe workshop (Sheets to Pants) on this Friday 26th June, 10am till 1pm, we now have 2 spots available!!
To register your interest in a place in this session, please email us - [email protected]
This workshop is only $10, thanks to support from City of Newcastle

14/06/2026

14/06/2026

👖We've had two fabulous Waste to Wardrobe workshops, with gorgeous pants made from discarded sheets and doona covers! 🛏️

Thanks to City of Newcastle and Newcastle Museum for their support through the Give a Sheet project.

12/06/2026

Very late notice we know, but we have a cancellation for this morning's workshop, starting at 10am!
If you're local, and keen for a spot, please email [email protected]

10/06/2026

👖We weaved jeans seams and hems into fabric!
🧵Without using a loom!
Thanks to Newcastle Museum for having us.