Fixfest

  • 10 October, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
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Join Dorothy House, Share and Repair and BRLSI for Fixfest this October.

Discover new skills, breathe new life into old favourites, and celebrate sustainable living at a fun-packed family-festival featuring hands-on workshops, repair sessions, inspiring talks, and creative activities taking place this at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution.Whether you’re an experienced mender, a curious beginner or simply looking for a fun day out, FixFest has something for everyone.

You can take part by pre booking workshops or just turning up on the day to enjoy the fun. Many activities are completely free. All proceeds from workshops and donations go to support the charities involved.

With thanks so our events sponsors:

Somer
Future Fashion Works
Bath & West Community Energy

Workshops

● BRLSI quick fixes: Learn essential stitches, mending techniques and creative ways to patch, repair, and personalise your clothing in 45-minute practical workshops.

● Dorothy House scrunchie workshop: Hair scrunchies are a real go to essential for those with long hair but why should they be made from new materials when there is already so much amazing fabric destined for landfill?

● Share and Repair pop-up repair café: Don’t throw it away – bring it along! The expert repair team will be on hand to help fix broken household items.

● Dorothy House fashion doctors: Refresh your wardrobe with expert styling advice. Discover how to shop charity stores with confidence and learn clever styling tricks to make your clothes uniquely yours.

● Share and Repair jeans-to-bag workshops: Transform an old pair of jeans into a durable, stylish, and one-of-a-kind bag in this creative upcycling workshop.

● Dorothy House bunting workshops: What better way to decorate for those special occasions than with bunting? A workshop offering the opportunity to make your very own bespoke bunting from preloved fabric such as clothing and upholstery.

● BRLSI bitesize talks: Drop into a series of mini talks throughout the day exploring topics like sustainable cities and practical repair skills everyone should know.

● Free fun for children: Enjoy our designated space for families, with sustainability-themed activities to keep younger visitors entertained while inspiring the next generation of makers and fixers.

Book onto workshops.