Rags To Riches

Rags To Riches Rags to Riches is a Govanhill Baths Community Trust project.

Rags to Riches is an award-winning upcycling social enterprise that uses waste to promote environmental sustainability, community engagement and education in Glasgow and the surrounding areas. We employ the circular economy model to offer workshops within our own venues as well as providing outreach programmes to outside organisations to upskill, train and empower local groups and support vulnerable communities. Alongside workshops and community outreach, we also sell a range of handcrafted upcycled design collections on our online shop to create economic opportunities for local makers while actively reducing and reusing waste.

Our Sunday Bench Rentals are running again this Autumn. Come and join the woodwork workshop to work on your own projects...
17/09/2026

Our Sunday Bench Rentals are running again this Autumn. Come and join the woodwork workshop to work on your own projects in good company.

All workshop users must have an induction to use the space

Tap the link in our bio to book.

Free Hand building pottery for people with who have Breast Cancer experience, either current or managing health followin...
17/09/2026

Free Hand building pottery for people with who have Breast Cancer experience, either current or managing health following treatment.

Beginners pottery offers mindful creativity and the calming, hands-on process of shaping clay.

Join us to make, create, and enjoy a peaceful break from day-to-day worries.

If this sounds like something you or someone you know would benefit from, search Clay & Care on the Govanhill Baths website, or tap the link in our bio to sign up.

Our popular Beginners Sewing Course is back this September!Ever wanted to get started with sewing but weren't sure where...
03/09/2026

Our popular Beginners Sewing Course is back this September!

Ever wanted to get started with sewing but weren't sure where to start? Come and join Gail in the sewing studio and you'll be whipping up your own projects in no time.

Over the 6 weeks you'll learn how to use a sewing machine, and make several small projects including making your own tote bag.

To find our latest workshops visit www.govanhillbaths.com/whatson and filter event type by 'Workshops'

Some recent scenes from our Men's Shed over the Summer.
03/09/2026

Some recent scenes from our Men's Shed over the Summer.

Come and join the next block of our Beginners Woodwork course, specifically for those women or those who identify as non...
02/09/2026

Come and join the next block of our Beginners Woodwork course, specifically for those women or those who identify as non-binary.

A supportive and welcoming workshop to pick up some new skills and make your own storage crate.

To find our latest workshops visit www.govanhillbaths.com/whatson and filter event type by 'Workshops'

The Govanhill International Festival & Carnival is nearly upon us! 🥳Come and join the parade this Saturday 1st August as...
28/07/2026

The Govanhill International Festival & Carnival is nearly upon us! 🥳

Come and join the parade this Saturday 1st August as the march from Queen's Park to Govanhill Park.

Everyone is welcome! 💫

There will be banners to celebrate the trees that have been planted across Govanhill as part of our project, and represention from other communities in the area!

Once we arrive at the Govanhill Park from 2pm there will be live music stages, food, and stalls with fun activities.  

Tree hosts are invited to come and say hi to us at the Creative Canopies stall, ask us any questions about the project and make your hairband with trees and flowers!

This year we are making the 10th year of the anti-racist festival. Your presence means a lot to us, since Creative Canopies' aim to increase the canopy cover in our multicultural neighbourhood, make tree planting accessible for wider communities and exchange culture through food and foraging are deeply connected with the festival and it is for the community in Govanhill! 

For more information about the festival please visit our website www.govanhillbaths.com

Recent comission — A recycled plastic counter for Fox William in .Utilising waste plastic from their day-to-day operati...
02/07/2026

Recent comission —
A recycled plastic counter for Fox William in .

Utilising waste plastic from their day-to-day operations, we designed and built a vibrant counter for this new vegan cafe serving up and tasty vegan bakes in Fort William.

This project involved reimagining a waste product as a valuable resource and proudly displaying material that otherwise would be classed as waste.

Give them a visit next time you're visiting and see for yourself.

Some proud participants from our traditional Scottish Creepie Stool making workshop with our amazing tutor Madeline!Our ...
02/07/2026

Some proud participants from our traditional Scottish Creepie Stool making workshop with our amazing tutor Madeline!

Our next block is coming up in the Autumn. Drop us a message at [email protected] if you'd like to join the wait list.

As part of our commitment this year to activating Green Spaces, we have been busy building a new community garden from d...
12/06/2026

As part of our commitment this year to activating Green Spaces, we have been busy building a new community garden from derelict land outside The Deep End on Nithsdale Road.

Thanks to Danny our Community Gardener, and Jack our Woodwork Technician for getting the garden started. We've had help from our Men's Shed group, and many local residents who have stopped to chat and do some planting.

There will be lots of opportunities to get involved and use this space going forward. Keep your eyes peeled for more info on the launch ☀️🌻

Beautiful application of our recycled plastic, and laser cutting services commissioned by the artist Sarah Diver and bui...
12/06/2026

Beautiful application of our recycled plastic, and laser cutting services commissioned by the artist Sarah Diver and built by M’eudail M’eudail for Safer Communities Youth Action Network.

These interactive nature based posts can be spotted all along Falkirk Canal.

If you have a commission you'd like to discuss with our workshop team, email [email protected]

Address

The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street
Glasgow
G412PZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441414233919

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