- TV’s Dominic Chinea curates a celebration of sustainable heritage crafts at Goodwood Revival
- Workshops will share the ‘Make Do and Mend’ approaches of post-war Britain to breathe new life into pre-loved belongings
- Goodwood Revival takes place Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September
Held in the beautiful West Sussex countryside – this year, Friday 18 - Sunday 20 September - Goodwood Revival is an immersive vintage experience set in period theme. As we recreate the glamour and excitement that suffused the glory days of motor racing at Goodwood from 1948 to 1966, we revisit a time when people would ‘make do and mend’ cherished belongings for a lifetime of use.
To mark 5 years of the Revive and Thrive Workshop, a new programme of classes and demonstrations will showcase original ways to reduce, reuse, repair, restore and recycle for authentic circular consumption. Star of The Repair Shop and Make it at Market, Dominic Chinea has curated a line-up of master craftspeople, artisans and restoration experts to inspire a new hobby – or even, career – during the Revival weekend. Drop-in sessions in embroidery, block printing, kintsugi, monogramming, fashion illustration, textile upcycling, textile repairs and spinning wool will keep makers of every ability busy. The timetable is now live.
Featuring The Great British Sewing Bee’s Lauren Tedstone and Georgie Carter; authors, Alexandra Brinck, Shelley Zetuni and Nerrisa Pratt; the Second-Hand September team from OXFAM, and Hattie McGill, who was part of the costume team for both Bridgerton and Wicked, the programme offers visitors the chance to hear more about careers in these crafts, as well as the key skills required to reduce one’s environmental impact.
This creative hub will also feature time-honoured upholstery techniques with Make it at Market’s Fox & Furb, and traditional decorative arts with Joby Carter - the world’s leading expert in signwriting, hand lettering and fairground art. The Repair Shop’s Tim Gunn returns to restore time-worn bicycles, and Heritage Skills Academy will be stationed in the historic Tyrrell Shed, allowing the next generation of classic car experts to hone their craft in the very same space in which Ken Tyrrell built his first Formula 1 Grand Prix-winning machines.
The Duke of Richmond said: “For the past few years, the Revive & Thrive Workshop has allowed us to reconnect with the best of the past and as an antidote to throw away culture, share how special pieces can be treasured, valued, and passed down through generations. Dominic has been central to this ever-expanding part of Goodwood Revival, and so I’m delighted he’s back to create the biggest celebration of heritage craft at this year’s event, alongside the very best makers, artisans and restorers in the country.”
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