Social Textile Group

• Three sewing machines and 1 overlocker are available for use on a first served basis, please be conscientious of others and share the equipment • An iron and ironing board are available for use, please be conscientious of others and share the equipment • Some commonly used sewing consumables available to share if you need them e.g. buttons, needles, pins etc., but it’s advised that you bring your own • Kitchen & tea/coffee facilities available Please note: unfortunately for safety reasons we are unable to have BYO sewing machines, overlockers or any equipment that plugs into power unless it has been tested and tagged by a licenced electrician. The City holds two free Test and Tag sessions per year which will be made available for regular members of the group. Length This event goes for three hours and is quite informal. Start time This event is open for guests to come and go as they please. Location Marlak Room - enter through the main entrance Requirements Bring sewing consumables. Some are available to share if you need them. Type of event and expectations This is a casual social meet. While a basic understanding of crafting is desired, a mentor may be in attendance to guide, share or troubleshoot with you. Other attendees may also assist. Accessibility Disabled parking is available at front EcoHub, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or [email protected] Directions to centre Please consider using public transportation. A bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, is conveniently located near EcoHub and services multiple routes. EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark. Enews and follow Eventbrite page Subscribe to City of Melville Sustainability and Environment e-newsletter to stay up to date with upcoming environment and sustainability events in City of Melville. To be notified of all events follow our Eventbrite page. Recycling hub Bring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub when you attend a workshop: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks. For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am. This is a casual/networking event, all adults welcome, please be respectful to each other and your environment.