Behind the scenes, we’re busy prototyping and stitching samples for an exciting summer of sewing. Here’s just a sneaky peek at some of the ideas we’re working on. New class dates will be published online as soon as all the info is ready. Developing new topics for workshops takes time - and we always have more projects-in-progress, than we have hours in the day*!

Meanwhile, make a note in your diaries for our Summer School which is taking place from 2 - 17 August. So delay your holiday, or make sure you book time off work and/or a babysitter for that fortnight…

Plus we’re delighted to be planning a community Kawandi-sew-along as part of our Kawandi Cornucopia exhibition in late August-September. Watch this space for more details in coming weeks. To be the first in the know about events and workshops at Hometown, make sure you follow us on Instagram or Facebook.

*And if you’d like Marion to have more time to teach workshops during the week and weekend, help free up her time on the shopfloor by joining our team. We’d love to hear from you…