Kids' Clothing Swap featuring Repair Lab
2024-02-09 15:00 - 2024-02-10 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | Palms Community Centre, 430 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008, WA, 6008, Australia
Have your kids got clothes, shoes, and accessories they’ve outgrown or no longer wear? 👗👔👟 Could their wardrobe do with an update that doesn’t come at a cost? Then join us at The Palms Community Centre for the WMRC Kids’ Clothing Swap 💃♻️🙌! All you need to do is bring along quality kid’s clothes, shoes, and accessories (any style or season) and exchange them for items that are needed instead. 👗✨👠.
Simply bring whatever you have and/or take whatever you need.
Got some items to fix? 🛠️ Then bring any clothing, jewellery or toys that need mending as we will have Repair Lab joining us on Saturday between 9 am to 11 am 🧵.
Details:
📅 Date: Friday 9th February (3 pm – 5 pm) & Saturday 10th February (8 am – 11 am)
⏳ Length: Come and go anytime. Join us on either Friday, Saturday or both days!
🚩Location: The Palms Community Centre located on the corner of Nicholson & Rokeby Road, Subiaco
💰 Cost: TICKETS ARE NOW FREE!
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/kids-wardrobe-refresh
Drop off your kids’ clothing on the day, or at the following locations prior to the event:
Subiaco Library
– Monday 5th February (9.30am – 5.30pm)
– Tuesday 6th February (9.30am – 7pm)
– Wednesday 7th February (9.30am – 7pm)
– Thursday 8th February (9.30am – 7pm)
– Friday 9th February (9.30 am – 5.30pm)
Palms Community Centre
– Friday 9th February (8.30 am – 10.30 am)

This event is suitable for kids between the ages of 0 months to 12 years old. Please note that this swap is based on donations and therefore we cannot guarantee the age range, gender or style of clothing that will be available.
PS: Any leftover items will be donated to local charities. Please no toys, books, adult clothes or bric-a-brac at this event.
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.
We hope to see you and the kids there!
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff launch page and WMRC Humanitix page.

West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour
2024-02-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-11 09:30 - 11:00 | West Metro Recycling Centre, 60 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
Ever wondered what happens with your waste once it’s picked up from the verge? Or thought about where to take items that can’t go in any of your household bins?

Find out at a community tour of your local West Metro Recycling Centre in Shenton Park! See for yourself how a transfer station operates and the different community recycling services we offer local residents .
What we’ll cover:

The history of Perth landfills and waste disposal
The purpose of transfer stations in recovery of residual, green and Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) waste.
Disposal options for household waste including the recycling and recovery processes for cardboard, e-waste, bulk polystyrene, plastic plant pot, bicycles, x-ray, white goods, cooking oil, mattress, scrap metal recycling, and more, and the different local organisations we partner with to make it happen!
Government and industry initiatives that exist so that you can safely dispose of hazardous and problematic household items like paint, poisons, pesticides, flares, batteries, fluorescent tubes, fire extinguishers, electronic waste and more for free at the Recycling Centre.
Event details:

Time: 9.30am-11.00am

Wear: Fully enclosed footwear , hat and sunscreen. Bring your own water bottle.

Tour: Your tour involves walking around an active site outdoors . A reasonable level of fitness is required. Your tour will be followed by time for questions, a cuppa or coffee and light refreshments.

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/west-metro-recycling-centre…
Tickets: Cost $5 + Eventbrite booking fee.

Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist and we will issue a voucher for our upcoming WMRC events.

Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Children between the ages of 12-16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings are essential as places are limited to 15 people per tour.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Clothing Swap with the Feelgood Fashionista
2024-03-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Solaris Cancer Care Op Shop, 80 Railway Street, Cottesloe, WA, 6011, Australia
Do you want to know more about being sustainably stylish? Have you got clothes, shoes, and accessories you no longer wear? 👗👔👟 Want the joy of a refreshed wardrobe, without the spend? Then join WMRC’s morning clothing swap featuring guest presenter and Feelgood Fashionista, Loraine Martin, who was Highly Recommended at the 2023 Waste Sorted Awards 💃♻️🙌! Loraine will answer your questions about textile waste, the circular fashion economy and give you tips on how to find those hidden gems at a clothing swap or op shop 🛍️💎.
✨DO GOOD, LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD ✨
📅 Date: Saturday 23rd March
⏰ Time: 9.30 am – 12 pm
🚩Location: Solaris Cancer Care Op Shop, 80 Railway St Cottesloe WA 6011
🚙 Parking: You will find street parking along Railway Street and at the North Cottesloe Primary School car park. Please allow enough time to find parking as onsite parking is limited.
👉RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/solaris-clothing-swap
💰 Cost: $5.00 + booking fee
Tickets are non-refundable. If you can no longer attend this event, your ticket can be swapped for another WMRC event.
How it works:
1) Register for a ticket and look through your cupboards to find good-quality items you no longer wear to bring to the swap.
2) Join us at Solaris Cancer Care Op Shop between 9.30 am – 10 am and hand your clothes over to be weighed and sorted by our lovely volunteers. You can also have a pre-shop at the Solaris’ Op Shop before the talk starts at 10 am.
3) Have a seat in the presentation room while the volunteers sort the clothing for the swap.
4) Relax and enjoy Loraine the Feelgood Fashionista discussing textile waste and the power of building your wardrobe.
5) Move to the swap room and browse the clothing racks at your leisure between 11 am – 12 pm.
❌ Please no kid’s clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌
Please arrive promptly as doors will shut at 10am. Attendees are expected to stay for the duration of the event, including the waste talk. Tickets are limited, so if you cannot make this event, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to another attendee on the waitlist.
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.

This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.

Op Shop Tour with Paraquad Industries
2024-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 4-6 Orton Rd, Shenton Park 6008, Australia
Join the WMRC on a tour of Returnit and Paraquad Industries and discover what happens to your items and how your quality items create employment opportunities. You’ll get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the Containers for Change operation as well as the Opshop, Book Bazaar, Industrial Wiper Manufacture and other commerical services run by Paraquad . You’ll also get an opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a light morning tea .

Date: Thursday 18th April

Time: 10am-12noon

Address: 4-6 Orton Road, Shenton Park WA 6008

Wear: Fully enclosed footwear is required. High-vis vest, safety glasses and ear plugs will be provided for parts of the tour.

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/paraquad-and-return-it-tour

Cost: $5 + Eventbrite booking fee.

Tour format:

Tour of Paraquad 10 -10:45 am
Tour of Return-it 10:45 am -11:15 am
Morning Tea 11:15 am -11:30 am
WMRC waste talk with Q&A session 11:30 am -12 noon

This tour is not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 years old.

Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.

Tickets are limited and non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist and we will issue a voucher for our upcoming WMRC events.

We ask you to not take photos while on the tour.

This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.

Clothing Swap with the Sustainable Style Counsellor
2024-04-20 09:30 - 13:00 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Do you want to know more about being sustainably stylish? Have you got clothes, shoes, and accessories you no longer wear? 👗👔👟 Could your wardrobe do with a refresh, but you don’t want to spend big? Then join WMRC’s Sustainable Style Swap featuring guest presenter and style Counseller, Ciara Lowe-Thiedeman 💃♻️🙌!
Sustainable style guru and mental-health activist Ciara Lowe-Thiedeman leads with joyful conviction and vulnerability in her work which is changing lives all over Perth. This London-trained award-winning personal stylist is shaking up the world of sustainable personal style through successful keynotes, presentations, and one-on-one coaching sessions. Let the Style Counsellor teach you how to become sustainably stylish, to re-think and reduce textile waste and consider how to BUY LESS, BUY BETTER, LOOK BETTER AND DO BETTER.
Got some items to fix? 🛠️ Then bring any clothing or jewelry need mending as we will have Repair Lab joining us on Saturday between 9.30 am to 12 pm 🧵.
📅 Date: Saturday 20th April
⏰ Time: 9.30 am – 1 pm
🚩Location: The Grove Library located at 1 Leake St, Peppermint Grove
🚙 Parking: There is street parking along Leake St and public parking is available at the Woolworths across the street.
👉RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/clothing-swap-with-the-sustainable-style-counsellor
💰 Cost: $5.00 + booking fee
Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist.
How it works:
1) Register for a ticket and look through your cupboards to find good-quality items you no longer wear to donate to the swap.
2) Join us between 9.30am – 10am and hand your clothes over to be weighed.
3) Have a seat in the presentation room or get your items fixed while the volunteers are sorting.
4) Relax and enjoy Ciara the Style Counsellor discussing fashion waste and the power of styling from 10am – 11am.
5) Move to the swap room and browse the clothing racks at your leisure between 11am – 1 pm.
❌ Please no kid’s clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌
This event has limited tickets and includes a waste talk before the clothing swap. Entrance doors will be shut at 10 am, so please arrive promptly. Attendees are expected to stay for the duration of the event.
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.

Clothing Swap with guest presentation
2024-05-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Tom Dadour Community Centre, 363 Bagot Road, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia
Did you know that Australians are the second-highest consumers of textiles in the world, that’s double the global average! Each year 227,000 tonnes of clothing go into landfill, generating greenhouse methane gas and leaching toxic chemicals and dyes into the groundwater and soil 🤯.
Join academic, researcher and sustainable fashion advocate Lisa Piller to chat more about:

Why a circular fashion economy is better for our planet
Why circular fashion involves everyone – shoppers, designers, makers, fibre producers, retailers, recyclers and government.
Cool innovations tackling textile waste happening around the world and in our own backyard

The presentation with be followed by WMRC’s late-night clothing swap where you can swap clothes, shoes, and accessories you no longer wear and leave with a refreshed wardrobe without the big spend! 👗👔👟
Details:
📅 Date: Thursday 2nd May
⏰ Time: 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm
🚩Location: Tom Dadour Community Centre, 363 Bagot Rd, Subiaco WA 6008
🚙 Parking: There is free parking behind the community centre and street parking on Bagot Road.
💰 Cost: $5.00 + booking fee
👉RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/clothing-swap-with-lisa-piller
Tickets are limited and non-refundable. If you can no longer attend this event, your ticket can be swapped for another WMRC event if enough notice is given.

Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco.
General admission tickets are available for residents from other councils.
How it works:
1) Register for a ticket and look through your cupboards to find good-quality items you no longer wear to bring to the swap.
2) Join us at Tom Dadour Community Centre in Subiaco from 5.30 pm – 6 pm and hand your clothes over to be weighed and sorted by our lovely volunteers. Please arrive promptly as doors will shut at 6 pm.
3) Have a seat in the presentation room while the volunteers sort the clothing for the swap.
4) Relax and enjoy Lisa Piller’s engaging discussion on textile waste concerns and innovative solutions. Attendees are expected to stay for the duration of the event, including the waste talk.
5) Move to the swap room and browse the clothing racks at your leisure between 6.45 pm- 8.30 pm.
❌Please no kid’s clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌
More about Lisa Piller:
A researcher, academic and advocate for systemic change to the fashion supply chain, Lisa lectures in innovation, fashion design and fashion business at the University of Canberra and South Metropolitan TAFE. This follows a 16-year career working in fashion product design and development, and sustainable supply chain management.
Author of Designing for Circularity: sustainable pathways for Australian fashion small medium enterprise, Lisa recently published in the International Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management. Lisa is a founding member of the WA Circular Fashion Consortium (WACFC) and recently co-authored the State of Fashion and Textile Circularity in WA Report, providing a local context to the national agenda.
With a passion for holistic and conscious design models and zero-waste approaches, Lisa is dedicated to supporting students and industry in lasting careers as ethical, sustainable and innovative designers.
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.

Recycling Facility Tour
2024-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Resource Recovery Group Canning Vale Centre, 350 Bannister Road, Canning Vale, Western Australia, 6155, Australia
Keen to see what actually happens to your waste once it leaves your verge? Would you like to learn a bit more about how you can make a difference to the environment by placing your waste in the correct bin? At the Resource Recovery Group Canning Vale Centre you can come and see exactly what happens to your waste. On the tour you will get to see:
The FOGO Processing Facility, where FOGO (food organics, garden organics) material is pre-processed to remove contamination.
The Green Waste Facility, where garden waste is turned into mulch.
The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), where recyclables are separated, baled and sold for reuse.
The Education Centre, where there are lots more resources to help you to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday 28th May
⏰ Time: 10 am – 12 pm
🚩Location: Resource Recovery Group Canning Vale Centre located at 350 Bannister Road, Canning Vale WA 6155
🚙 Parking: There is free parking onsite
👉RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/rrg-tour
💰 Cost: FREE
If you can no longer attend this event, please contact community@wmrc.wa.gov.au at least 1 day in advance.
🥾Wear: Fully enclosed footwear, long pants, hat and sunscreen.
The tour will be followed by a light morning tea and a presentation by WMRC officers.
The tour involves spending approximately 30-40 minutes walking outdoors on bush paths around the site. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required. Fully enclosed footwear is essential for all attendees . We strongly recommend you wear long pants, a hat, sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Kids (older than 6 years of age) are welcome on the tour – they must be registered for their own ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Visitors that have any allergies such as bee stings must bring an Epipen with them. Please note: in spring and summer, snakes begin to emerge to bask in the sun and there may be an increase in sightings around the facility. In the unlikely event of a situation, your tour guide is trained in first aid should an emergency arise.
📛 STAIRS– Two separate staircases of approximately 40 STAIRS each. Platforms are located approximately every ten stairs (alternative options may be available – please contact the Waste Education Officer to discuss) 📛
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available to residents from Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.
This event is co-hosted by Resource Recovery Group and Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC)

WMRC Clothing Swaps
2024-06-07 17:30 - 2024-06-08 12:00 | Palms Community Centre, 430 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008, WA, 6008, Australia
Do you want to know more about how to do your own swap or ways that you can buy and sell second-hand? Have you got clothes, shoes, and accessories you no longer wear? 👗👔👟 Want the joy of a refreshed wardrobe, without spending big? Then join WMRC for not one but a two-day clothing swap 💃♻️🙌! Choose to attend Friday, Saturday or both days 🛍️💎.

1) WMRC Clothing Swap with VIP Session
📅Date: Friday, 7th June
⏰ Time: 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/clothing-swap-with-vip-session
💰 Cost: $5.00 + booking fee
You will also be able to attend Saturday’s swap for FREE!
2) WMRC Clothing Swap
Can’t make our Friday swap? Then join us for a 3-hour clothing swap on Saturday at the same venue! Attendees will be able to shop the shelves of the leftover clothing and will be able to bring any good quality clothing to donate.
📅Date: Saturday, 8th June
⏰ Time: Come anytime between 9 am – 12 pm
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/wmrc-clothing-swap
💰 Cost: $5.00 + booking fee

❌ Please no kids’ clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌
Tickets are limited and non-refundable. If you can no longer attend this event, your ticket can be swapped for another WMRC event if enough notice is given.
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.

Kids' Beeswax Wrap Workshop - Peppermint Grove & Mosman Park
2024-07-01 13:30 - 14:30 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join WMRC in this FREE school holiday workshop to make your own customized beeswax sandwich wrap!
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. An easy way to start is to ditch the single-use plastic wrap by switching to beeswax wraps.
Contact staff at the Grove Library to book your child into this free workshop on (08) 9286 8686.

Plastic-Free July Workshop - Cottesloe
2024-07-03 10:00 - 11:30 | The Lesser Hall, 109 Broome Street, Western, Australia
Join WMRC and the Town of Cottesloe for a FREE Plastic-Free July community workshop! Learn how to make custom beeswax wraps & how to make produce bags made from old t-shirts! Plastic Free July® assists our community to have cleaner streets and oceans as we learn to live plastic-free.

Date: Wednesday 3rd July
Time: 10am – 11.30am
Location: Lesser Hall, Cottesloe Civic Centre, 109 Broome Street COTTESLOE
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/beeswax-wrap-workshop-and…
Tickets: Tickets are FREE!
Parking: There is street parking located along Napier St.

How it will work
10am – 10.20am: Plastic-Free July presentation by WMRC officers10.20am – 11.30am: DIY Workshop making beeswax wraps and produce bags

Catering will be provided . This is a family-friendly event.

If you’d like to make a custom beeswax wrap, please bring the bowl or dish you’d like to cover.Please bring a clean t-shirt to make a DIY produce bag – spares will be provided.

Spaces are limited. If you can no longer make this event, please let us know at least 1 day in advance.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Plastic-Free July Workshop - Claremont
2024-07-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Claremont Community Hub and Library, 327 Stirling Hwy, Claremont, WA, 6010, Australia
Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste.
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.
Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics for the month?
Join the Western Metropolitan Regional Council and the Town of Claremont for a Plastic Free July Workshop. We’ll discuss the problem with plastics and have a discussion on plastic solutions. You’ll also learn how to make your own custom beeswax wrap, to help you ditch the single-use wrap.
Get your free tickets here
Please note: Minimum age 9 yrs. Children under 12 yrs must be assisted by an adult during this workshop.
Adults are welcome, this is an event for both children and adults. Adults accompanying children should book for themselves as well.

Plastic-Free July Workshop - Subiaco
2024-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Evelyn H Parker Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
Join the Western Metropolitan Regional Council and City of Subiaco for a Plastic Free July workshop.
We’ll update you on the plastic problem and new solutions. Then find our how to make your own beeswax wrap to ditch the single-use plastic wrap.
Enjoy an opportunity to discuss plastic-free solutions. Leave with your own beeswax wrap, and feel inspired to take action!
Book your spot now through Eventbrite.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Kids' Clothing Swap
2024-07-27 09:00 - 15:00 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join WMRC for our Kids’ Clothing Swap 💃♻️🙌!
All you need to do is bring along quality kid’s clothes, shoes, and accessories (any style or season) and exchange them for items that are needed instead. 👗✨👠.

📅 Dates: Saturday 27th July
⏳ Length: Choose between the morning slot (9am – 11am) or afternoon slot (1pm – 3pm)
🚩Location: The Grove Library located at 1 Leake St, Peppermint Grove
💰 Tickets: Register for your FREE ticket here:https://events.humanitix.com/kids-clothing-swap
❌ Please no toys, books, adult clothes or bric-a-brac at this event.

Drop off your kids’ clothing on the day, or at the Grove Library during the following hours:

July – Kids Clothing Swap

Monday 22nd July (9am – 6pm)
Tuesday 23rd July (9am – 6pm)
Wednesday 24th July (9am – 6pm)
Thursday 25th July (9am – 6pm)
Friday26th July (9am – 5pm)

This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.
🚸 This event is suitable for kids between the ages of 0 months to 12 years old. Please note that this swap is based on donations and therefore we cannot guarantee the age range, gender or style of clothing that will be available 🚸

Op Shop Tour with Good Sammy
2024-08-08 09:00 - 11:00 | 33-34 Bannister Road, Canning Vale WA 6155, 33-34 Bannister Road, Canning Vale WA 6155, WA, 6155, Australia
Join WMRC for a behind-the-scenes tour of Good Sammy in Canning Vale to see what happens to your donations.
Event details:
📅 Date: Thursday 8th August
⏰Time: 9am – 11.00am
🚩Location: 33-35 Bannister Road, Canning Vale. There is plenty of parking onsite.
👞Wear: Fully enclosed shoes. Reusable high-visibility vests and gloves will be provided.
💰Tickets: Cost $5 + booking fee. Register for a ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/good-sammy-tour

Tour details:

9am – 9.30am: Welcome and waste talk
9.30am – 10.30am: Tour of the Good Sammy facility
10.30am – 11am: Morning tea with Q&A session

Once the event finishes at 11am you can enjoy the on-site op-shop!

Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.
Tickets are non-refundable. If you can no longer attend this tour, please contact community@wmrc.wa.gov.au to transfer your ticket for another WMRC event.
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.

Clothing Swap with Carey Wright
2024-08-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Cottesloe Civic Centre, 109 Broome Street, West Australia, Australia
Join Carey Wright, multi-winner of the WA Waste Sorted Innovation Award, to learn more about:

The state of WA’s textile waste and the issues associated with fast fashion.
How to identify different types of textiles and why it’s important for building a sustainable wardrobe.
How to extend the life of your items through proper care- including stain removal and washing techniques, and the best methods for drying and storing.
Different methods you can adopt to maintain and repair your textiles and accessories.

The presentation will be followed by WMRC’s morning clothing swap where you can swap clothes, shoes, and accessories you no longer wear and leave with a refreshed wardrobe without the big spend! 👗
Got some items to fix? 🛠️ Then bring any clothing or jewellery need mending as we will have Repair Lab joining us on Saturday 🧵.
How it works:
1) Register for a ticket: https://events.humanitix.com/clothing-swap-with-carey-wright
Tickets are limited and non-refundable. If you can no longer attend this event, your ticket can be swapped for another WMRC event if enough notice is given.
2) 9.30am – 10am: Check in & donate your good-quality clothes. Have a seat in the presentation room or get your items fixed.
Please arrive promptly as the doors will shut at 10am.
3) 10am – 11am: Carey Wright’s presentation
4) 11am – 12.30pm: Clothing Swap

❌Please no kid’s clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco.
General admission tickets are available for residents from other councils.
More about Carey Wright:
Carey is experienced in waste management and the development of waste minimisation programs.
Carey has won WA’s WasteSorted Awards Innovation of the Year winner two years running (2021-2022) and has been a finalist in seven categories for WA’s Waste Sorted Awards between 2021 and 2023.
You can find out more about her on her Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWasteWhisperer

This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.

Visible Mending Workshop Series
2024-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Evelyn H Parker Library, 237 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
🪡 Join Olga and her team from Studio Thimbles to learn how to use visible mending to fix and revive your items! 🧵 This 2-part workshop series is designed to teach you some practical mending skills and encourage you to get creative and personalise your clothing 👕.
Over the two workshops, you will be covering:

Fundamental skills for hand sewing such as setting up the needle, tying proper knots and how to start & finish your stitching
Various hand-stitching methods that are essential for mending
How to do embroidery stitching to add decorative elements to the mending process
Elements of Sashiko stitching, a traditional Japanese technique that is popular in the world of visible mending

❗ Please note that this is a 2-part workshop, and you will need to attend both 2-hour workshops over the two weeks ❗
Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday 4th September & Wednesday 11th September
🕙Time: 5pm – 7pm
🏠 Address: Subiaco Library located at 237 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco

🚗Parking: Street parking is available. Alternatively, the library is only a short walk from the Subiaco train station.
💰 Cost: $5

Visible Mending Workshop Series
2024-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Studio Thimbles, 437 Hay St, Subiaco, WA, 6008
🪡 Join Olga and her team from Studio Thimbles to learn how to use visible mending to fix and revive your items! 🧵 This workshop series is designed to teach you some practical mending skills and encourage you to get creative and personalise your clothing 👕.
❗Please note, this is a 2-part workshop series and attendees are expected to attend both workshops ❗
Over the two workshops, you will be covering:

Fundamental skills for hand sewing such as setting up the needle, tying proper knots and how to start & finish your stitching
Various hand-stitching methods that are essential for mending
How to do embroidery stitching to add decorative elements to the mending process
Elements of Sashiko stitching, a traditional Japanese technique that is popular in the world of visible mendin

Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday 17th September & Tuesday 24th September
🕙Time: 1pm-3pm
$ Cost: $5.00
🏠 Address: Studio Thimbles located at 437 Hay St, Subiaco

🚗Parking: Parking is available at Subi Carpark located on the corner of Rokeby Rd & Barker Rd. Alternatively, the studio is only a short walk from the Subiaco train station.
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.

Kids' Clothing Swap
2024-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join WMRC for our Kids’ Clothing Swap 💃♻️🙌!
All you need to do is bring along quality kid’s clothes, shoes, and accessories (any style or season) and exchange them for items that are needed instead. 👗✨👠.

📅 Dates: Saturday 5th October
⏳ Length: 9am-11am
🚩Location: The Grove Library located at 1 Leake St, Peppermint Grove
💰 Tickets: Register for your FREE ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-kids-clothing-swap
❌ Please no toys, books, adult clothes or bric-a-brac at this event.
Drop off your kids’ clothing on the day, or at the Grove Library during the preceeding week.
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.
🚸 This event is suitable for kids between the ages of 0 months to 12 years old. Please note that this swap is based on donations and therefore we cannot guarantee the age range, gender or style of clothing that will be available 🚸

West Metro Recycling Centre Community Tour
2024-10-17 09:00 - 10:30 | West Metro Recycling Centre, 60 Lemnos Street, Shenton Park, Western Australia, 6008, Australia
Ever wondered what happens with your waste once it’s picked up from the verge? Or thought about where to take items that can’t go in any of your household bins? 🤷‍♀️♻️🤷‍♂️
Find out at a community tour of your local West Metro Recycling Centre ♻️in Shenton Park! See for yourself how a transfer station operates and the different community recycling services we offer local residents 🧨.
What we’ll cover:

The history of Perth landfills and waste disposal
The purpose of transfer stations in recovery of residual, green and Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) waste.
Disposal options for household waste including the recycling and recovery processes for cardboard, e-waste, bulk polystyrene, plastic plant pot, bicycles, x-ray, white goods, cooking oil, mattress, scrap metal recycling, and more, and the different local organisations we partner with to make it happen!
Government and industry initiatives that exist so that you can safely dispose of hazardous and problematic household items like paint, poisons, pesticides, flares, batteries, fluorescent tubes, fire extinguishers, electronic waste and more for free at the Recycling Centre.

Buy tickets here:https://events.humanitix.com/west-metro-recycling-centre-community-tour-75p4wnua
Wear: Fully enclosed footwear 👞, hat and sunscreen. Bring your own water bottle.
Tour: Your tour involves walking around an active site outdoors 🌞. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Your tour will be followed by time for questions, a cuppa or coffee and light refreshments.
This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Children between the ages of 12-16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings are essential as places are limited to 15 people per tour.
We look forward to seeing you there! 👩♻️👨

Tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist and we will issue a voucher for our upcoming WMRC events.
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

The Textile Trail
2024-11-16 | Western Australia
Follow the Textile Trail map to find out how you can repair, share, reuse and relove your clothes while supporting local businesses. This is a FREE and self-guided tour you can complete throughout the day at your leisure. Collect a Textile Trail map from one of the below stops or one of our Textile Trail events, then explore local treasure and get your map stamped at 6 stops for your chance to win!
This is a free retail trail and a great activity for the whole family.
The following businesses are stops on the Textile Trail. Get your Trail Map stamped at these locations on the day for your chance to win!

Vinnies (Claremont)
Calico & Ivy (Claremont)
Magpie Collective (Claremont)
Australian Red Cross Op Shop (Cottesloe)
Save the Children (Mosman Park)
Vinnies (Mosman Park)
Good Sammy (Subiaco)
Salvos (Subiaco)
The Secret Closet (Subiaco)
West Metro Recycling Centre (Shenton Park)

Register for a day of events & workshops here: https://ticketing.humanitix.com/tours/textiletrail
The Textile Trail is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority.

Sewing Workshop with Studio Thimbles
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Studio Thimbles, 437 Hay St, Subiaco, WA, 6008
Join Olga and her team from Studio Thimbles to upcycle clothing cut-offs into fashionable cushion covers in this sustainable textile workshop! 👖 ♻️
Attendees will leave with a new upcycled cushion cover and skills to help them upcycle other textile scraps. ✨💚🙌. This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to upcycle unwanted or unneeded textile items. Beginner sewers are welcome, however this event is for adults only (18+).
👉 RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/sewing-workshop-9ufrkmhp
🚗Parking: Parking is available at Subi Carpark located on the corner of Rokeby Rd & Barker Rd. Alternatively, the studio is only a short walk from the Subiaco train station.
This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and the WMRC Humanitix page.

Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist and we will issue a voucher for our upcoming WMRC events if enough notice is given. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Clothing Swap with the Sustainable Style Counsellor
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Bay View Community Centre, 64 Bay View Terrace, Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, 6010, Australia
Does your wardrobe need a sustainable refresh? Join WMRC’s Adult Clothing Swap featuring guest presenter and Style Counsellor, Ciara Lowe-Thiedeman! Clothing swaps are a way of sharing unwanted but quality garments with your local community. It’s a great alternative to fast fashion while getting a new look.
How it works:
1) Look through your cupboards to find clean and good-quality items you no longer wear to donate to the swap. ❌Please no kids’ clothes or bric-a-brac at this event ❌
2) Drop off your clothing between 9am-9.30am, for our volunteers to organise.
3) Be seated by 9.30am and enjoy Ciara the Sustainable Style Counsellor discuss the power of styling from 9.30am-10.30am.
4) Once the talk has finished you can browse the racks at your leisure from 10.30am-12pm to find new treasures!
Buy tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/clothing-swap-with-the-sustainable-style-counsellor-4exp3599
More about Ciara:
Sustainable style guru and mental-health activist Ciara Lowe-Thiedeman leads with joyful conviction and vulnerability in her work which is changing lives all over Perth. This London-trained award-winning personal stylist is shaking up the world of sustainable personal style through successful keynotes, presentations, and one-on-one coaching sessions. Let the Style Counsellor teach you how to become sustainably stylish, to re-think and reduce textile waste and consider how to BUY LESS, BUY BETTER, LOOK BETTER AND DO BETTER.

WMRC Textile Trail:
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff Textile Trail on 16 November and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more Textile Trail events here.
A note to resellers:
Please note that WMRC clothing swaps are local community events for people to refresh their wardrobes with clothes that are new to them. They are not held for resellers to source stock. You will be asked to leave if we believe you are collecting clothes for resale. If you are struggling financially and need a large quantity of clothing, please let the WMRC staff know so we can arrange something for you.

Sustainable Style Tour with the Curated Wardrobe
2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Western Australia
Calling all fashionistas sick of the fast fashion model. The Sustainable Style Tour is here! Join WMRC for a day spent shopping with your very own stylist- Hazel from the Curated Wardrobe!
Attendees will:

Find quality preloved pieces
Visit a curated selection of the best preloved outlets
Gain valuable insight into your own personal style and the knowledge to shop preloved like a pro!

Subiaco’s thriving preloved scene is a designer shoppers’ dream come true with the stores on this tour regularly stocking labels such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Bassike, Zimmermann, Camilla and Marc, Lee Mathews, Anine & Spell. A fun, fashion-filled planet-friendly morning that will leave you glowing with style and sustainability confidence!
BONUS: Bring along a garment from your wardrobe that you LOVE but aren’t sure how to style and Hazel will work with you individually to restyle your piece, ensuring all your purchases blend seamlessly with your existing wardrobe and enhance its effortless outfit potential.
This event suits those new to pre-loved shopping or those wanting to try op-shopping with a stylist. Everyone is welcome but some of the boutique second-hand stores that the tour will visit sells only women’s clothing. This tour involves walking around the Subiaco high street 🌞. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Limited spaces available!
Buy your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/sustainable-style-tour-with-the-curated-wardrobe-wmrc
The meeting location will be sent to registered attendees one week before this event.
Hazel from the Curated Wardrobe:
Hazel is an award winning sustainable fashion expert and circular stylist, specialising in curating wearable wardrobes using the clothes you already have. Hazel’s services empower you to look incredible, dress authentically and change your consumer habits through wearing the most sustainable garments; clothes you already own. She offers personal styling, workshops and Sustainable Style Tours to teach you how to successfully buy pre-loved fashion that you will wear again and again.She teaches you how to carefully curate a selection of pre-loved items that truly maximise the wearability of your wardrobe.
WMRC Textile Trail:
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff Textile Trail on November 16th and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more Textile-Trail events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
Terms & Conditions:
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist and we will issue a voucher for our upcoming WMRC events if enough notice is given. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Deadly Denim Workshop | Make your own jacket AM
2024-11-16 09:30 - 12:30 | Palms Community Centre, 430 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008, WA, 6008, Australia
Join WMRC and Rebecca Rickard of Deadly Denim in this 3-hour morning workshop to customize your own denim jacket!
Upcycle your old or op-shopped denim jacket, customizing it with amazing First Nations prints. Learn to design, cut and sew new deadly panels on your jacket, choosing from a wide range of fabric designs from Remote Aboriginal art centres. Open to participants of all abilities including beginners.
This workshop provides almost everything you’ll need including sewing machines, fabric, and equipment. It does not provide denim jackets, so remember to BYO jacket!
This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to upcycle unwanted or unneeded textile items.
Tickets are $5.00 for those that need to use a Deadly Denim sewing machine. Limited free tickets are available for up to 5 people who bring their own sewing machine.
Buy your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/deadly-denim
Deadly Denim is a creative business founded by Rebecca Rickard a Ballardong, Whadjuk woman from the Nyungar nation living and working on country Perth WA. Her clothing pushes for sustainability in the fashion industry and showcases Indigenous art and designs. Some fabrics used are from Aboriginal Art Centres in WA and the Northern Territory, and others are individual artists Deadly Denim has collaborated with to create digitally printing designs.This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and the WMRC Humanitix page.

Repair Lab
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join Repair Lab volunteers for a morning of mending in Peppermint Grove! This event is free to attend and you can come by any time between 10am-12pm to have items mended by volunteers.
👉RSVP here: https://events.humanitix.com/repair-lab
Repair Lab consists of a group of locals who care for their community and the environment. People who think that we can do more than only recycle and buy new. Who think that we can not only make an impact by repairing stuff but also learning repair skills and enjoy doing so. Repair Lab is a zero-budget community group with 100% volunteers.
Follow Repair Lab on Facebook to find more of their events:https://www.facebook.com/Repai…

Repair Lab volunteers have agreed to participate in WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign which is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.

Introduction to Rag Weaving
2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Palms Community Centre, 430 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008, WA, 6008, Australia
Join WMRC and Sharon the Rag Yarn Specialist for an introduction to rag weaving workshop! This sustainable workshop will teach participants how to reuse old clothing through ragging and weaving.
Attendees will learn how to:
1) Turn old textiles into rag yarn. Please bring your own items to rag (must be washed and made of stretchy material).
2) Create a weaving station from cardboard boxes.
3) Make a scrubbing dishcloth from your rag yarn.
This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to upcycle unwanted or unneeded textile items.
This workshop is family-friendly and suitable for all ages!
Buy tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/intro-rag-weaving
This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and the WMRC Humanitix page.

Vinyl Banner Upcycling Workshop
2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | The Grove Library, 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove, WA, 6011, Australia
Join WMRC and Co-founder of Repair Lab Wilma van Boxtel for a sustainable upcycling workshop! Create a fashionable tote bag from used and rescued vinyl banners!
This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to upcycle unwanted or unneeded textile items. All materials and equipment are provided. This workshop is family-friendly and suitable for adults and kids 12+
Buy tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/vinyl-banner-upcycling
This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and the WMRC Humanitix page.

Terms & Conditions:
Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.
Tickets are limited and non-refundable. If you cannot make this event, please let us know at least 1 day in advance. Your ticket will then be given to someone on the waitlist and we will issue a voucher for our upcoming WMRC events if enough notice is given. If the ticket cost is a barrier to coming to this event please call on 9384 6711 and we are happy to assist.

Adult Clothing Swap- Open Session
2024-11-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Bay View Community Centre, 64 Bay View Terrace, Claremont, Perth, Western Australia, 6010, Australia
Does your wardrobe need a sustainable refresh but you can’t commit to a swap event? Join WMRC’s Adult Clothing Swap – Open Session, to browse through quality garments donated by the community at your leisure.
This event will be held in the common area of the Bay View Community Centre. Please note, the open session is different from our clothing swap events. There will not be a waste talk and we ask you to please bring your good quality items on hangers.
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How it works:
1) Look through your cupboards to find clean and good-quality textile items you no longer wear to swap. Please bring your items on hangers
2) Come to the Bay View Community Centre between 1.30pm and 3.30pm to hand your items to WMRC staff and volunteers to be weighed and sorted.
3) Browse the racks at your leisure from 1.30pm-3.30pm.
Buy your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/adult-clothing-swap-open-session
A note to resellers:
Please note that WMRC clothing swaps are local community events so that people can refresh their wardrobes with clothes that are new to them. They are not held for resellers to source stock. You will be asked to leave if we believe that you are collecting clothes for resale. If you are struggling financially and need a large quantity of clothing, please let the WMRC staff know so we can arrange something for you.

WMRC Textile Trail:
This event is part of WMRC’s (Re)Love Your Stuff Textile Trail on October 5th and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more Textile-Trail events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and WMRC Humanitix page.
Terms & Conditions
WMRC cannot guarantee sizes or styles at community clothing swaps, as the available items are donated by members of the public. Attendees are expected to treat WMRC staff and volunteers with respect. Member council tickets are available to residents from Claremont, Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove & Subiaco. General admission tickets are available for Cambridge, Nedlands and residents from other councils.

Deadly Denim Workshop | Make your own jacket PM
2024-11-16 13:30 - 16:30 | Palms Community Centre, 430 Rokeby Road, Subiaco WA 6008, WA, 6008, Australia
Join WMRC and Rebecca Rickard of Deadly Denim in this 3-hour afternoon workshop to customize your own denim jacket!
Upcycle your old or op-shopped denim jacket, customizing it with amazing First Nations prints. Learn to design, cut and sew new deadly panels on your jacket, choosing from a wide range of fabric designs from Remote Aboriginal art centres. Open to participants of all abilities including beginners.
This workshop provides almost everything you’ll need including sewing machines, fabric, and equipment. It does not provide denim jackets, so remember to BYO jacket!
This is a great workshop for people passionate about sustainability and looking for new ways to upcycle unwanted or unneeded textile items.
Tickets are $5.00 for those that need to use a Deadly Denim sewing machine. Limited free tickets are available for up to 5 people who bring their own sewing machine.
Buy tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/deadly-denim-workshop-or-make-your-own-jacket-pm
Deadly Denim is a creative business founded by Rebecca Rickard a Ballardong, Whadjuk woman from the Nyungar nation living and working on country Perth WA. Her clothing pushes for sustainability in the fashion industry and showcases Indigenous art and designs. Some fabrics used are from Aboriginal Art Centres in WA and the Northern Territory, and others are individual artists Deadly Denim has collaborated with to create digitally printing designs.This event is part of WMRC’s Textile Trail and (Re)Love Your Stuff campaign and is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the Waste Authority. Find more textile-themed events on the (Re)Love Your Stuff webpage and the WMRC Humanitix page.
