Somer Store Events

There is less than two weeks to go until Sustainable Fashion Week kicks off and we’re taking a look at the events taking place at Somer Store in Bath. As this year’s flagship Hub, Somer Store will be hosting an exciting range of talks, workshops, artist in residence sessions, and more!

Somer, delivered by Future Fashion Works and Bath Spa University, is a vibrant fashion concept store and community incubator dedicated to nurturing creativity, fostering sustainable business practices and providing real-world educational experiences. Somer empowers the next generation of sustainable fashion innovators and entrepreneurs, contributing positively to both local economic vitality and global environmental responsibility.

Returning for their second year as our Flagship Hub in Bath, we’re thrilled to be working with the team behind Future Fashion Works and Bath Spa University once more. Read on to learn more about the events programme and some of the incredible contributors that are hosting events throughout the week.

Events Programme

Wednesday 1 Oct

10am - 1pm // Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop with Hazel Mullen

1-4pm // Artist In Residence: Patching with Rebel Patch

5.30-7.30pm // Clothed Relating with Dr Lucy Gundry

Thursday 2 Oct

10am-5pm // South West England Fibreshed Takeover

10-11.30am // ‘Meet A Fleece’ Workshop with SWEF & Jen Hunter from Fern Hill Farm

1-4pm // Artist in Residence: Upcycled Tablecloths with Worn To Threads

6.30-8.30pm // An Evening with Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Friday 3 Oct

10-11.30am // Darn It Workshop with Little Moth Mends

1-4pm // Artist in Residence: Couture Felting with Liz Clay

6.30-8pm // Student Marketplace: Campus Closet from Poppi Carter

Saturday 4 Oct

10-11.30am // Scrunchie Making Workshop with The Scrunchie Girls

12-1pm // Fashion Waste Jewellery Workshop with Re_Considered

1-3pm // Upcycling Consultation with Re_Considered

1-4pm // Artist in Residence: Block Printing with Sally Rose Ray

Tickets to all workshops & talks can be booked through Yuup here. Remaining events are free to attend on a drop-in basis.

Who are Future Fashion Works?

“Future Fashion Works (FFW) is dedicated to transforming the fashion industry through innovation, collaboration and sustainable practices. 

By connecting education, industry and cultural institutions, FFW empowers students, community groups and local sustainable fashion businesses. Our mission is to cultivate talent, foster inclusivity, and drive economic growth, positioning the West of England as a leading global hub for sustainable fashion innovation.

Through strategic partnerships, including our collaboration with Bath and North East Somerset Council, Fashion Museum Bath, Hemingway Designs and Buckman Associates, FFW provides the essential skills, resources and platforms necessary to develop sustainable fashion enterprises.”

You can take a look at the 2024 programme here.

View the Flagship Hub: Bath Somer Store programme in full here.