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 vulnerab

le 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.

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

The Govanhill International Festival & Carnival is nearly upon us! đŸ„ł

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

Everyone is welcome! đŸ’«

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 â˜€ïžđŸŒ»

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]

Beginners Woodwork - Make your own creepie stool workshop.Over the 3 sessions you will learn some basic joinery techniqu...
28/05/2026

Beginners Woodwork - Make your own creepie stool workshop.

Over the 3 sessions you will learn some basic joinery techniques as well as how to safely and efficiently use tools such as saws, drills, planes and sanders.

The skills you use in this course can be applied to your own DIY/home projects. And you’ll walk come away with your own handcrafted traditional creepie stool, sustainably made using reclaimed wood.

What you will learn:

– How to prepare and cut wood

– How to effectively use a drill

– Sanding and finishing your finished product

This session is suitable for beginners and all materials and equipment are provided, so simply bring yourself and we’ll sort out the rest!

This course takes place on;
Tuesday 16th June, 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday 23rd June, 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday 30th June, 5:30-7:30pm

More info and book your spot here:
Beginners Woodwork – Make your own creepie stool: Wed 16 June (3 sessions) - Govanhill Baths https://share.google/lLNPBabOfEltug7wZ

Come and join the next block of our Beginners Woodwork class, specifically for women and Non-binary folk.Hosted at our w...
22/05/2026

Come and join the next block of our Beginners Woodwork class, specifically for women and Non-binary folk.

Hosted at our woodwork and upcycling hub at The Deep End, this 3-session course will teach you everything you need to know to safely and efficiently use tools such as saws, drills, hammers and sanders as well as teaching you basic joinery techniques and tricks!

Learn some introductory woodwork skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. Walk away with your own handmade crate and knowledge of how to approach building with wood!

To book your spot tap the link in our bio.

14/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came down to our Building Sustainable Communities Deep End Open Day as part of Glasgow Climate Action Week.

Great meeting so many new people interested in getting involved with our projects!

If you want to get involved in any of our activities, visit www.govanhillbaths.com

Come visit The Deep End as we open our doors to our pioneering environmental projects for collective wellbeing.This even...
06/05/2026

Come visit The Deep End as we open our doors to our pioneering environmental projects for collective wellbeing.

This event is part of 2026.

Come and visit our community mushroom farm ‘Community Champignons’ and pick up your own grow-bag. Take a tour of our innovative recycled plastic studio using your waste plastics to make chairs and tables for the local area, or try your hand at planting in the new community garden at the Deep End.

Unintended
An exhibition by Teresa Albor

An installation of sculptures and mobiles made from rejected recycled plastic tiles and 3D printing debris.

Materials have their own kind of intelligence, revealing both their strengths and limits. At the Deep End, plastic being recycled doesn’t always behave as intended—it can resist or turn out differently than planned. This installation focuses on those “failures,” treating them as moments of play and unexpected beauty. It highlights the creative potential in what doesn’t quite work, encouraging a rethinking of value, intention, perfection and what materials can do.

Come and chat to our teams and volunteers and find out more about how you can get involved, or ask any questions.

Date: Thursday 14th May
Time: 2-5pm
Booking: No need to book, just drop in on the day.
Address: The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street G41 2PZ

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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