APRICITY HOSTS:
CONSCIOUSLY CRAFTED
Chantelle is inviting her favourite crafters, artists and visionaries into Apricity for a collection of workshops, grounded in creativity, reconnection and nature.
To kick off the series on Saturday 14th March, Chantelle welcomed season-led florist Alice Donadoni, founder of Mora Floral Studio. During the session, she shared her expertise in seasonal floristry whilst demonstrating her organic creative process.
Guests gained an insight into Alice’s approach by creating their own miniature floral arrangement set within an oyster shell - a thoughtful piece that connected back to the earth and celebrates nature throughout.
SATURDAY 13TH JUNE
Lydia Bolton,
Fashion Designer & Creator
In celebration of Climate Month, and to round-off the first series of Consciously Crafted, Chantelle will be joined by slow fashion designer and creator, Lydia Bolton.
Lydia has become known in London for her zero-waste approach, working with sleeping stock, deadstock fabrics and thrifted items to create luxury yet accessible clothing and homeware, and has partnered with brands including eBay, By Rotation, Nike & Adidas.
Lydia, on Saturday 13th June, in a nod to Apricity, will be teaching a Napkin Embroidery Workshop, utilising vintage cloths, with guests leaving with an art piece which otherwise would have ended up in landfill.
SATURDAY 4TH JULY
Lydia Mcneill & Natalie Hartley
Pre-loved clothing curators
We are so excited to welcome stylists, pre-loved clothing curators and founders of Chillie London, Lydia Mcneill and Natalie Hartley, to host the July session of Consciously Crafted at Apricity.
During the workshop, Lydia and Natalie will teach guests the basics of how to use a sewing machine. Beginners are encouraged to learn from scratch, whilst those wishing to refresh old skills are just as welcome. Then using newly acquired skills, the group will be able to to upcycle or repair a piece of clothing bought from home. The sewing machines will be provided, guests need only to bring an item of clothing and a beginner's mindset!
