A favourite jumper, flowers past their best, a forgotten little piece of furniture… What if we gave them a second chance?
From 24 to 29 November 2026, MAKE IT LAST invites you into shops across the City of Brussels to learn how to repair, transform and personalise the things you already own, and keep them going for longer. A week of free workshops organised by Entreprendre Bruxelles, giving you the chance to discover practical skills and explore the shops hosting them.
On the programme: creative stitching, objects to reinvent, plants to propagate and handy tips to put into practice in your kitchen.
Choose your workshop, book your session and get hands-on!
THE FREE WORKSHOPS ON OFFER
Below you’ll find the full list of workshops, with a description and a registration link for each one!
Please note: booking is required for all workshops.
Repair your clothes and learn to use a sewing machine
Those clothes you no longer wear because of a little tear deserve a second chance. At Café Modelé, Juliet Bonhomme leads a workshop combining clothing repairs with an introduction to the sewing machine, helping you take matters into your own hands, one stitch at a time.
- Where? At Café Modelé, with Juliet Bonhomme
- When? Thursday 26 November, 20:00–22:00
- What to bring: the clothes you would like to repair
Embroider to hide a stain… or simply for the fun of it
A stubborn stain can be the starting point for a new idea. At Cyclup Mercerie, discover how embroidery can personalise a garment or make a feature of a small imperfection. A fresh way to look at the clothes tucked away in your wardrobe.
- Where? At Cyclup Mercerie, with the shop’s team (296C Rue Haute, 1000 Brussels)
- When? Wednesday 25 November, 10:00–12:00; Thursday 26 November, 16:00–18:00
- What to bring: the garment you would like to embroider
Give a small piece of furniture a makeover
With Les Débrouillardes, learn how to give a small piece of furniture a makeover: assess its condition, clean and sand it, apply a primer and choose some wallpaper. You’ll leave with your furniture prepared, a piece of wallpaper cut to size, and advice on painting it and applying the wallpaper at home.
- Where? At Frénésie
- When? Friday 27 November, 12:00–16:00
- What to bring: a small, easy-to-carry piece of furniture in bare or varnished wood, or with a laminate finish. It must not be painted or waxed. Bring clothes you don’t mind getting stained, too.
Transform a frame or mirror
A subtle patina, a rust effect or a verdigris finish: an old frame can take on a completely new style. Discover how to play with paint, shades and textures to give it character. A workshop to turn an existing object into a piece that feels at home in your space.
- Where? At Frénésie
- When? Thursday 26 November, 15:30–18:00
- What to bring: a small frame or mirror, ideally in wood with decorative mouldings, suitable clothing and protective wrapping for transport
Repair comfort blankets and cuddly toys
A loose seam, a little hole, a paw coming off? Learn the basic techniques for repairing a comfort blanket or cuddly toy and keeping its adventures going. We’ll look at each repair with you, taking into account the material and condition of the toy you bring.
- Where? At Appart 17
- When? Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 and Friday 27 November, 11:00–12:00 each day
- What to bring: a soft toy to repair
Make gift wrapping from your old fabric
What if the wrapping were part of the gift too? Discover furoshiki and learn to fold and tie fabric to wrap objects of different shapes. A lovely way to prepare gifts using fabric that can be used again and again.
- Where? At Addis stories
- When? Tuesday 24 November, 18:00–20:00; Wednesday 25 November, 18:00–20:00; Thursday 26 November, 10:00–12:00
- What to bring: one or more objects to wrap. Fabric and equipment are provided.
Repair your clothes, subtly or boldly
Reattach a button, darn a hole or turn a snag into a decorative detail: discover small repairs that make a big difference. Embroidery, fabric patches and stitching can help your clothes last longer while giving them character.
- Where? At Oxfam Vintage
- When? Thursday 26 November, 16:00–18:00; Saturday 28 November, 16:00–18:00
- What to bring: one or more items of clothing to repair
Give your clothes a splash of colour
A touch of neon can transform a garment! Natacha Cadonici invites you to play with her colourful ribbons to liven up a piece and give it a personal touch. A chance to refresh your wardrobe without necessarily replacing it.
- Where? At Natacha Cadonici, with the designer
- When? Wednesday 25 November, 12:00–13:00; Thursday 26 November, 12:00–13:00
Make a new candle in an old container
Have you kept a lovely container without quite knowing what to do with it? Turn it into a candle! Preparing the container, placing the wick, pouring the wax, choosing the colour and scent: we’ll guide you through each step to create a candle just the way you like it.
- Where? At Frénésie
- When? Thursday 26 November, 14:00–16:00
- What to bring: a clean, dry, heat-resistant container with no cracks
Give your white crockery a playful touch
Is your white crockery lacking a little personality? At Cyclup Intérieur, get creative with marker pens and give it a new look. Patterns and colours offer a fresh way to rediscover everyday objects.
- Where? At Cyclup Intérieur, with the shop’s team
- When? Saturday 28 November, 10:00–12:00 and 16:00–18:00
Bring a terrarium back to life
Has your terrarium seen better days? Join Ave Natura for a workshop to restore an old terrarium and give it a fresh start. A chance to take some time to care for this little pocket of nature, rather than replace it.
- Where? At Ave Natura, with the shop’s team
- When? Wednesday 25 November, 16:00–18:00; Friday 27 November, 16:00–18:00
Turn fresh flowers into dried flowers
A bouquet can have more than one life. With Flora Viva, discover a natural drying technique and tips for preserving your flowers in a different way. Then make a small wreath using local flowers that have already been dried: a creation to take away and a new skill to use at home.
- Where? At KAY 36
- When? Tuesday 24 November, 20:00–22:00
- Materials: flowers and craft materials are provided, but you are also welcome to bring flowers you already have at home.
Repair a flowerpot and make a feature of its cracks
A damaged pot isn’t necessarily beyond saving. Try an approach inspired by kintsugi, which highlights cracks rather than hiding them. After a demonstration, have a go at repairing and personalising your flowerpot or decorative planter.
- Where? At KAY 36
- When? Friday 27 November, 20:00–22:00
- What to bring: your damaged flowerpot or decorative planter
Take cuttings and grow more plants
Why buy another plant when you can learn to propagate one? Discover which stems to choose, how to prepare a cutting and how to help it take root. You’ll leave with your cuttings and advice on helping them grow at home.
- Where? At KAY 36
- When? Sunday 29 November, 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00
Old Images, New Stories: explore collage
Old photographs, magazines and postcards can tell all sorts of new stories. Explore collage by combining images, asking questions and leaving a little room for chance. A workshop to let your ideas flow and create something personal from reused paper.
- Where? At Laboriver
- When? Tuesday 24 November, 17:30; Wednesday 25 November, 17:30; Saturday 28 November, 12:00–14:00; Sunday 29 November, 12:00–14:00
- Language: the workshop is delivered in English and Dutch.
Create cards using printing techniques
A handmade card always has something special about it. With Astrid Fieuw, explore traditional and new printing techniques to create your own cards. Take a creative break and enjoy making something to give or send.
- Where? At Astrid Fieuw, with the designer
- When? Saturday 28 November, 18:00–20:00; Sunday 29 November, 10:00–12:00
Store your food better and waste less
Organise your food, store it well and give leftovers a chance: a few simple habits can change everyday life in the kitchen. Share ideas for practical ways to reduce food waste, then take part in a hands-on activity to put them into practice.
- Where? At Nonno
- When? Tuesday 24 November, 18:00–20:00; Wednesday 25 November, 18:00–20:00
