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Revive and Reimagine

Sewing Workshop on Upcycling & Alterations

2025-09-10 14:30:00 2025-09-10 16:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Revive and Reimagine Unleash your creativity and sustainability in our hands-on Sewing Workshop focused on Upcycling & Alterations! Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Mezzanine (North)

Wednesday, September 10
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-10 14:30:00 2025-09-10 16:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Revive and Reimagine Unleash your creativity and sustainability in our hands-on Sewing Workshop focused on Upcycling & Alterations! Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Mezzanine (North)

Unleash your creativity and sustainability in our hands-on Sewing Workshop focused on Upcycling & Alterations!

Unleash your creativity and sustainability in our hands-on Sewing Workshop focused on Upcycling & Alterations! Whether you're a beginner or have some sewing experience, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to transform old, unused garments into stylish, one-of-a-kind pieces. Learn essential techniques for altering clothing to fit better, as well as innovative methods to breathe new life into fabrics that might otherwise go to waste. Join us to explore the art of sustainable fashion, reduce your carbon footprint, and leave with unique creations that reflect your personal style.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Make & Create |

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Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Phone: (03) 4201 0600

Hours

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Mon, Aug 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Aug 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Aug 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Aug 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0600

Upcoming events

Thu, Aug 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
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Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sat, Aug 16, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Zines from Geelong and beyond will be available to buy or swap. We are also totally open for anyone in the zine... more
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Sun, Aug 17, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Aug 18, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
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Tue, Aug 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Aug 19, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
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Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Build and construct Lego® Spike models, the innovative robotics and coding platform that brings STEM learning to... more
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Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Aug 20, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Aug 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ground Floor South (Blue Table)
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is the home for zines in Geelong! Come along to our regular workshops to learn... more
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is the home for zines in Geelong! Come along to our regular workshops to learn how to construct your personalised zine.

Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

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Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Reading Nest
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Sat, Aug 23, 11:00am - 11:20am
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Sat, Aug 23, 1:30pm - 1:50pm
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Sat, Aug 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room Level 2
Have fun sketching unique still life compositions at the iconic Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!

Sun, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Aug 25, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Tue, Aug 26, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
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Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Aug 27, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Thu, Aug 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Aug 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sun, Aug 31, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Sep 01, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Mezzanine (North)
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Mon, Sep 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Sep 01, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Sep 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Tue, Sep 02, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Build and program the modular Fable robot using hands on techniques and block coding in this 3-week interactive... more
Build and program the modular Fable robot using hands on techniques and block coding in this 3-week interactive program. Recommended ages 8+

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Sep 03, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Sep 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
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Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Sep 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Sun, Sep 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Mon, Sep 08, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
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Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18

Tue, Sep 09, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
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This event is full

Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Build and program the modular Fable robot using hands on techniques and block coding in this 3-week interactive... more
Build and program the modular Fable robot using hands on techniques and block coding in this 3-week interactive program. Recommended ages 8+

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Sep 10, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Sep 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mezzanine (North)
Unleash your creativity and sustainability in our hands-on Sewing Workshop focused on Upcycling & Alterations!

Wed, Sep 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Come along to this workshop to learn basic crochet techniques!

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.