What's the Future of Textile Waste Symposium - Exploration of the Intersections of Environmental Impact, Citizen Behavior, and Sustainable Fashion is coming to Tacoma, WA on August 17th.
This 2-Part symposium on the future of textile waste and sustainable fashion is an exciting opportunity to bring together thought leaders, industry experts across various sectors, passionate advocates and community. This free community event will be a combination of panel conversations, workshops and a clothing swap.
Learn more here: https://thechayahmovement.com/events
What's The Future of Textile Waste Symposium - Exploring The Intersections of Environmental Impact, Citizen Behavior and Sustainable Fashion.
This 2-Part symposium is an exciting opportunity to bring together thought leaders, industry experts, passionate advocates and community. This free community event will be a combination of panel conversations, workshops and a clothing swap.
Part 1 - AGENDA (workshops are all first come, first served):
10 AM - Welcome and Introduction to Community Textile Art Project - Main Stage
10 AM - 1st Workshop begins - Workshop title: Indigo Dreams: Crafting Sustainable Design - Breakout ROOM Shared During Event
10:30 AM - Panel 1 - Upcycle Revolution: Embracing a Circular Fashion Economy - Main Stage
Noon - Workshop 1 - Workshop Title: "Sustainable Fabric Care: Practical Tips for Prolonging the Life of Your Fabrics" -- Breakout ROOM Shared During Event
Noon - SWAP and Mending Bar Open - Breakout ROOM Shared During Event
1:30 PM Panel 2 - "Redirecting Textile Waste: Closing the Loop and Innovating for a Sustainable Future" - Main Stage
2:30 PM - Workshop 2 - Workshop title: Sustainable Style for Every Body, by Reforme U - Breakout ROOM Shared During Event
3 PM - Swap Ends
3 PM - 3:45 PM - Book Talk with Neetal Parekh, "Allie Alpaca Asks Questions"
3:45 PM Closing and Thank you - Main Stage
3:30 PM - 4 PM - Final Chance to contribute to Community Textile Art Project
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See the list of workshops and panels below, then RSVP (first come, first served):
WORKSHOPS
Workshop title: Mending Bar - get help with a variety of mending needs.
Workshop learning objectives for attendees: learning how to mend their clothes. Machines, fabric, notions and tools will be on hand for mending of clothes or cloth items. Resources and assistance available as well.
Workshop length of time: 12-3 PM (next to the SWAP)
Max number of attendees: Rotating max 8 throughout the day (first come, first serve)
Workshop title: Sustainable Style for Every Body, by Reforme U
Workshop learning objectives for attendees: Attendees will learn about:
-A new way to think about and relate to fashion
-The connection between personal style and sustainability
-The connection between personal and systemic transformation
-Their own personal style and how it can help them eliminate wasteful purchases
Workshop length of time: 90 min workshop at 2 PM
Max number of attendees: 15 (first come, first serve)
Workshop title: Indigo Dreams: Crafting Sustainable Design
Workshop learning objectives for attendees:
Join us for an engaging and informative workshop where you will discover the benefits of using natural dyes, understand the harmful impacts of synthetic dyes on both our bodies and the environment, and learn how to upcycle your wardrobe with a quick and easy indigo dip. Together, we'll take a step towards a more sustainable future one indigo dip at a time!
Workshop length of time: 90 min workshops,10-11:30 AM, 12:30-2 PM, 2:30-4 PM
Max Number of Attendees: 15 attendees Max number of attendees (first come, first serve)
Workshop Title: Sustainable Fabric Care: Practical Tips for Prolonging the Life of Your Fabrics
Workshop Learning Objectives for Attendees:
Learn cost-efficient methods to care for different types of fabrics.
Discover tips for reducing the frequency of washing and energy consumption.
Adopt sustainable laundry habits that prolong the life of clothing items.
Gain practical skills for repairing and upcycling clothes.
Workshop Length of Time: 1 hours (60 minutes) workshop at 2:30 PM
Max Number of Attendees: 35 attendees Max number of attendees (first come, first serve)
Learn cost-efficient methods to care for different types of fabrics.
Discover tips for reducing the frequency of washing and energy consumption.
Adopt sustainable laundry habits that prolong the life of clothing items.
Gain practical skills for repairing and upcycling clothes.
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PANELS
Panel 1 Title: "Upcycle Revolution: Embracing a Circular Fashion Economy"
Time 10:30 AM
Panel 2 Title: "Redirecting Textile Waste: Closing the Loop and Innovating for a Sustainable Future"
Time 1:30 PM
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SWAP Details
Time: 12 PM to 3 PM
WANT TO SWAP?
Come grab amazing, new to you items, while helping reduce textile waste in our city. PLEASE Bring Your Own Bag(s) for your finds, 1st come, 1st serve! RSVP for your spot today! ONLY grab what you will use