Want to give your items a second life? To transform what you thought was damaged or outdated into a unique piece? Join us on December 6th for the very first edition of the Upcycling Tour: an exceptional day in Brussels, completely free, where you can take part in creative workshops and discover the treasures of second-hand shops. Join our workshops and take home your own creations!
We are highlighting second-hand shops: join free upcycling workshops on 6/12
Why participate?
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It’s free — yes, you read that right! All workshops are offered for free as part of this special day.
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Quite unique — this is the very first edition of this event: be among the very first to experience it!
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Limited spots — to ensure a friendly atmosphere and quality guidance, each workshop has a limited number of participants.
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A great way to get involved — by participating, you support second-hand shops in Brussels, encourage “doing things differently,” and take home a piece you transformed yourself.
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All ages welcome — whether you come alone or with your family, beginner or experienced DIYer, there’s a workshop for you
Here are the workshops we are offering:
- Candle with recycled container: Bring an old container from home and turn it into a scented candle at Reliek! Workshop duration: 1 hour
- Clothing embroidery: Bring one of your garments and embroider the design of your choice on it! Workshop duration: 1 hour
- Makeover & color analysis: Discover which colors suit you best with the help of an image- and styling expert. Workshop duration: 30 minutes
- Painting on damaged kids’ clothing – Kids workshop: Bring damaged children’s clothing and give them a new life by painting on them together! Workshop duration: 1 hour
- Clothing customization: Bring clothes you’d like to customize and add a personal touch — we’ll show you how! Workshop duration: 1 hour
- Screen printing workshop: Customize your clothes by printing your favorite patterns/designs/images on them. Workshop duration: 1 hour
- Clothing repair (sewing): Bring a torn or damaged garment and repair it! Workshop duration: 1 hour
- Bicycle check-up: Cyclo offers a full check-up of your bike to assess its condition and identify needed adjustments or repairs. Perfect to take care of your bike before winter! Check-up duration: 30 minutes
- Cyanotype workshop (historic alternative photo process): Come explore this traditional photographic printing technique! Workshop duration: 2h30
- Free computer diagnostics – testing & advice: Is your computer acting up and you don’t know why? Bring it to Tic Harmony for a diagnostic and repair advice! Check-up duration: 30 minutes
- Fabric upcycling: Bring unused fabric from home and transform it into a scrunchie or tote bag!
Our participating shops
