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The Repair Collective wishes to create spaces to come together in community to explore repair skills, seeing the acts of repairing and gathering as regenerative acts that stand in opposition to the surrounding throwaway culture.

28/10/2026

This month, we're hosting another initiation to the art of Visible Mending with S A N E M at LOBA Bookshop and Coffee Shop

*What is Visible Mending? Visible mending is a form of repair work, usually on textile items, that is deliberately left visible. The goal is to repair the item and adorn it at the same time. Sometimes the goal can also be to also attract attention to the fact it has been mended in some way, often as a statement or philosophy.

Learn some eco-habits and have a fun time learning a new craft by joining us at LOBA Bookshop and Coffee Shop

Come with some friends for a relaxing shared moment, or meet new people who also like crafts: we want to create welcoming spaces where we gather like-minded community to create together, always keeping the environment in mind by centering & .

No prior sewing knowledge needed to join. All materials will be provided (but You're welcomed to bring a piece of clothes you want to mend if you wish).
Beverages and Snacks will be available for purchase through LOBA Bookshop & Cafe.

Event Timing: November 7, from 10.00 to 12.00
Event Address: LOBA Bookshop & Cafe, Ebene
Price: rs875
Sign-up on https://forms.gle/N7Ku1S6nFoJ7c2UWA

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Meet our workshop lead : S A N E M

SANEM (SAN Embroidery) is a local handmade embroidery brand that promotes therapeutic embroidery from carefully selected raw materials.
SANEM aims to develop embroidery designs unique to Mauritius. Her mission is to promote Mauritian authenticity and culture through the seams of her embroidery designs. Visible mending with SANEM is all about being mindful of our hands, thoughts and feelings when repairing the fabric.

& meet the workshop host: LOBA Bookshop and Coffee Shop in Ebene

In a world defined by digital speed and disconnection, LOBA Bookshop and Coffee Shop offers a deliberate return to tactile, sensory engagement. The smell of freshly brewed coffee, the analogue sound of vinyl, the feel of a book in hand—these are the elements that create a haven for authentic, human connection.

27/10/2026

More corporate workshops with Panagora this year !

We're always happy to bring repair-skills closer to you, including through corporate repair workshops.

This year, we were happy to collaborate again with Panagora to bring more repair workshops to their collaborators: an introduction to vakoas weaving and repairs workshop with Cahaya_morphosis and an introduction to wood repairs with Compose by S !

Interested in bringing repair skills to your workplace? Write us a message and let's talk about it!

15/10/2026

Learn some eco-habits and have a fun time learning a new craft by joining our Initiation to vakoas weaving and repairs at LOBA Bookshop and Coffee Shop with Cahaya_Morphosis

Always wanted to work with vakoas leaves but never got the opportunity to learn? This workshop is all about introducing you to the local art of vakoas weaving, while also learning how vakoas weaving and repairs are interlinked.

In this workshop, guided by Cahaya_Morphosis, you will discover the basics of vakoas weaving techniques, and go back home with a vakoas creation.

Come with some friends for a shared moment, or meet new people who also like crafts: we want to create welcoming spaces where we gather like-minded community to create together, always keeping the environment in mind by centering & !

All materials will be provided.
Event Timing: October 24, 10- 12
Event Loba Bookshop, Ebene
Price: rs1400
Sign-up on: https://forms.gle/ECyxyEj6Yy3drR7u7

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Meet our workshop lead :

is a brand crafting conscious handmade fashion accessories in Mauritius. Its founder, Shivani, has been working and experimenting with vakoas weaving since university, for it to be transformed into accessories for the brand, as a creative medium - as showcased in her exhibition 'ser:kel' - or to teach others.

& meet the workshop host: LOBA Bookshop and Coffee Shop in Ebene

In a world defined by digital speed and disconnection, Loba offers a deliberate return to tactile, sensory engagement. The smell of freshly brewed coffee, the analogue sound of vinyl, the feel of a book in hand—these are the elements that create a haven for authentic, human connection.

02/10/2026

A few weeks ago we were at Purple Lime Foundation's Creative Quarter for our Initiation to Wood Repairs with Compose by S !

From learning to use wood building tools to learning tips&tricks to repair our wooden items and participants leaving with their own upcycled wood creations, it was so fun that we decided to do it again very soon ! Stay tuned !

21/09/2026

Throwback to our latest initiation to Visible Mending with S A N E M at LOBA Bookshop and Coffee Shop in August!

Thank you to everyone who joined us once again to learn creative embroidery techniques: keeping our items longer, by caring for them and repairing them when needed, is the basis of a sustainable wardrobe. Doing it with creative embroidery is an awesome way to also add some personality to our items at the same time !

Stay tuned, we'll plan another initiation to Visible Mending soon.

28/08/2026

Learn some eco-habits and have a fun time learning a new craft by joining our Initiation to wood repairs at Purple Lime Creative Quarter with Compose by S

Always wanted to work with wood but never got the opportunity to learn in a safe, fun and encouraging environment? This workshop is all about giving you the confidence and basics skills needed to dive more into wood work …all while keeping our usual and ethos in mind, of course!

In this workshop, guided by Compose by S , you will discover the basic of woodwork techniques, through the creation of an upcycled wood décors piece. You will familiarize yourself with wood working tools and learn techniques you can use to repairs and give a second life to your items at home.

Come with some friends for a shared moment, or meet new people who also like crafts: we want to create welcoming spaces where we gather like-minded community to create together, always keeping the environment in mind by centering & .

All materials will be provided.
Event Timing: September 05 from 9.30 to 12.30
Event Address: Purple Lime Creative Quarter
Price: rs1300

Sign-up here: https://forms.gle/m236jBtNmZnGom7U9

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Meet our workshop lead for September 05 'Initiation to Wood Repair' : Compose.by.s
Passionate about the craft of woodwork and sustainability since her studies, Compose.by.s, enjoys working on upcycled everyday objects. Through these workshops, Compose.by.s wants to allow anyone to compose useful and beautiful products with reclaimed wood.

& meet the workshop host: Purple Lime Creative Quarter at The Mount.
Purple Lime NPC is a Non-Profit Company dedicated to creating economic self-sufficiency

26/08/2026

Did you know that we also offer corporate workshops? We're always happy to bring repair-skills closer to you, including through corporate repair workshops!

This year, we were happy to celebrate World Environment Day in June by hosting an initiation to vakoas weaving and repairs with Cahaya for Compagnie de Mont Choisy employees, as well as an initiation to Wood Repairs with Compose by S for Avipro employees !

Interested in bringing repair skills to your workplace? Write us a message and let's talk about it !

16/08/2026

This month, we're hosting another initiation to the art of Visible Mending with S A N E M at LOBA Bookshop and Coffee Shop

This workshop specifically will explore visible mending through hand-stitching techniques inspired by textile repair traditions, including the Japanese tradition of Sashiko. We will also take a moment to learn about the history and cultural context of these techniques.

Learn some eco-habits and have a fun time learning a new craft by joining us at LOBA Bookshop and Coffee Shop Bookshop & Cafe!

Come with some friends for a relaxing shared moment, or meet new people who also like crafts: we want to create welcoming spaces where we gather like-minded community to create together, always keeping the environment in mind by centering & .

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*What is Visible Mending? Visible mending is a form of repair work, usually on textile items, that is deliberately left visible. The goal is to repair the item and adorn it at the same time. Sometimes the goal can also be to also attract attention to the fact it has been mended in some way, often as a statement or philosophy.

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No prior sewing knowledge needed to join. All materials will be provided (but You're welcomed to bring a piece of clothes you want to mend if you wish).

Beverages and Snacks will be available for purchase through LOBA Bookshop & Cafe.

Event Timing: August 22, from 10.00 to 12.00
Event Address: LOBA Bookshop & Cafe, Ebene [ https://maps.app.goo.gl/34W8ZhDK4qfe8tyM7 ]
Price: rs875
Sign-up: https://forms.gle/ZQQTKrQisuadbBgz6

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Meet our workshop lead : S A N E M

SANEM (SAN Embroidery) is a local handmade embroidery brand that promotes therapeutic embroidery from carefully selected raw materials.

SANEM aims to develop embroidery designs unique to Mauritius. Her mission is to promote Mauritian authenticity and culture through the seams of her embroidery designs. Visible mending with SANEM is all about being mindful of our hands, thoughts and feelings when repairing the fabric.

& meet the workshop host: LOBA Bookshop and Coffee Shop in Ebene

In a world defined by digital speed and disconnection, Loba offers a deliberate return to tactile, sensory engagement. The smell of freshly brewed coffee, the analogue sound of vinyl, the feel of a book in hand—these are the elements that create a haven for authentic, human connection.

05/08/2026

Throwback to our Upcycle Your Wardrobe event with in June !

Participants brought items of clothing from their wardrobe that they wanted to refresh and gave them a new life and look with Annabelle's guidance and support.

The day then continued with a session of La Fresque Du Textile animated by Sultana from Green Donut association.

It was such a joy to gather together, be it to transform tired pieces into ones we actually look forward to wearing or to learn more about the textile industry's environmental impacts and how we can be part of the solution.

Here's to gathering again soon !
& thank you to Vitrinn for hosting us !

11/06/2026

Learning and Practicing with in the cutest coffee shop for !

Good vibes, good food...and giving a second life to our textile items!

- check-out our page to sign-up for our next upcoming repair workshop -

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