Environmental organization Spokane Washington

Our mission is to build the knowledge, skills and systems for a thriving, waste-free community

Upcoming events

Mend-It Cafe

Tues, Aug 19, 2025
3:00-7:00 PM

Fairwood Farmers Market
319 W Hastings Rd, Spokane
Mending is always free, for everyone!
Do you miss wearing your favorite t-shirt, hoodie or dress? Do you have a favorite pair of jeans you just can't wear because they're a little too revealing? We've got you covered!
Mend-It Cafe is a project of Spokane Zero Waste and is run by a stellar group of volunteers.

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Cultural Connections Block Party

Sat, Aug 23th 2025
11:00-3:00PM

Afghani Grocery store
3004 N Monroe St,
Spokane

Food, Crafts, & Community on North Monroe
Handmade Upcycled Zero Waste Items
Henna Tattoo Artist
FUN FOR EVERYONE!

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Natural Dye Series: Fresh Indigo on silk

Sun, Aug 24th, 2025
12:00-3:00 PM

Spokane Art Supply
1303 N Monroe St
Spokane, WA

In this dye class,Beth Mort of Snapdragon Flower Farm, will share several different varieties of Japanese indigo, Persicaria tinctoria, grown at her farm. Starting in late winter, the indigo is started from seed, planted in late March and tended in the field for months. Leaves are harvested just before class to ensure the best preservation of the molecule held in the leaves that transforms into indigo. She will guide you through the salt dyeing technique using the fresh leaves on pre-scoured and mordanted silk. In addition to learning the salt method, you will learn binding techniques to create patterns on silk and other easily grown dye flowers to incorporate into your dye work.
Dress comfortably in clothing you are comfortable with possibly getting stained and bring an apron if you have one.

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