Levi’s has put together a series of workshops intended to teach the public how to weave baskets from denim scraps and make wax crayons using repurposed indigo ink extracted from the brand’s old jeans. The workshops accompany an upcoming exhibition of materials and objects made from upcycled denim that will be on show at Levi’s London concept store, Levi’s Haus, from 20 April to 5 May.
Organized by the British educational association Store, the three bookable public workshops and series of school-organized after-school clubs will focus on teaching denim upcycling techniques. The workshops, which include Indigo Wax Crayon Making, a denim fiber pulp after-school club, and Basket Making, aim to educate audiences to consider the full lifecycle of Levi’s denim and other consumer goods.
The Denim Basket Making Course, which runs on Saturday 23 April from 2 pm to 5 pm, will teach participants specific weaving techniques and how to reinforce denim, resulting in an original basket design that they can take home with them. The workshop will also be accompanied by a Maker’s Manual and a How-To Video, so participants and the wider public can recreate the baskets at home using an old pair of Levi’s.
Participants of the Indigo Wax Crayon Making Workshop will work with repurposed indigo ink extracted from a pair of jeans to make wax crayons. The course will give participants a chance to learn about silicone mould making, crayon making, and a new lifecycle of indigo. It takes place on Saturday 30 April from 11 am to 2 pm and again from 3 pm to 6 pm.
