Upcoming events
Mend-It Cafe and Spokane Mending Circle
Spokane Mending Circle will be joining Spokane Zero Waste for one of their Mend-It Cafes. SZW will have volunteers on hand to mend clothing for folks who walk-in. The Mending Circle will have their own area to model their mending-in-public mission.
ReCraft Lab Booth
Visit us at the Women’s Club for the 33 Artists Market and check out our vinyl totes made from old banners.
Mend-It Cafe
People are invited to bring clothing and textiles in need of repair. They will be paired up with a mender who will fix the item(s) at no charge. Mend-It Cafe exists to reduce textile waste.
Get to know your sewing machine Workshop
We’ve heard it a lot, “I’ve got a sewing machine, but I don’t know how to use it” If that sounds familiar then this one day workshop is for you.
Teens Upcycle Fashion Lab
Learn the art of upcycling using thrifted materials!
Teens Upcycle Fashion Lab — SpokaneZeroWaste.Org
ReCraft Lab Booth
Visit us at the Hive for the 33 Artists Market and check out our vinyl totes made from old banners.
Get to know your sewing machine Workshop
We’ve heard it a lot, “I’ve got a sewing machine, but I don’t know how to use it” If that sounds familiar then this one day workshop is for you.
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Adult Upcycled Fashion Lab: Make a Zero Waste Top
In this Upcycle Fashion Lab you’ll make a box top, a zero waste fashion staple, using reclaimed fabric you already have, or thrifted fabric you find, giving a new life to old items.
Get to know your sewing machine Workshop
We’ve heard it a lot, “I’ve got a sewing machine, but I don’t know how to use it” If that sounds familiar then this one day workshop is for you.
Mend-It Cafe
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.
Adult Upcycled Fashion Lab: Make it Fit —SOLD OUT
You love shopping thrift, you find awesome stuff, but it doesn’t always fit quite right. You have amazing clothes, but time changes our bodies - we got you. This class will teach you how to remedy issues of fit so you can be the awesome sewing, zero-waster you always wanted to be and look great!
Get to know your sewing machine Workshop
We’ve heard it a lot, “I’ve got a sewing machine, but I don’t know how to use it” If that sounds familiar then this one day workshop is for you.
Waste Wool to Working Wool
Wool is an amazing material, it can be used as insulation, fertilizer, and of course for producing amazing textiles. Unfortunately many sheep producers burn or landfill the fleeces they shear due to a lack of market opportunities.
Adult Upcycle Fashion Lab: Make a Zero Waste Top
Make a Zero Waste Box Top Garment
***This is a 3 part series held on three separate days. Saturday, August 3rd, Sunday, August 11th and Saturday, August 17th.***
Register Here to reserve your spot.
In this adult-focused Fashion Lab you’ll make a box top, a zero waste fashion staple, using reclaimed fabric.
Participants will learn:
Fabric identification & how to select reclaimed textiles
Accurate measurements for sewing a garment
How to read and use a flat pattern
The class will use The All Well Box Top pattern. The Box Top is a timeless, foundational sewing pattern adapted to fit chest circumference 32" to 62". The pattern is designed for the beginner to make their very first garment or employ four distinct variations (sleeveless box top, long sleeve box top, ruffle top or a box dress) to challenge the seasoned sewist. The 3-session adult-focused class will give knowledge and confidence to continue the journey of rescued textiles and regenerated garments.
Cost: $90 for the entire series.
Mend-It Cafe at ART Salvage
Mend It Cafe At ART Salvage
Time: 2pm to 5pm
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? Maybe you have a tablecloth or pillow cover that needs a little love? We've got you covered. PLUS bring your family and their clothes to be mended and your pet’s clothes too!
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources. So gather up your items and head over to ART SALVAGE and get mended!
Mend-It Cafe is a project of Spokane Zero Waste and is run by a stellar group of volunteers.
Mending is always free, for everyone!
Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market Meet & Greet
See SZW at the Emerson-Garfield Farmers’ Market
Mend-It Cafe at SFCC
Meet us at the Spokane Falls Community College in the Student Union for a Mend-It Cafe!
Upcycle Fashion Lab
Learn the art of upcycling using thrifted materials with sewists from Spokane Zero Waste's Mend-It Cafe! Join Us at the Hive Library
Register here for the May 11th class.
Express your personal style through upcycling! You’ll choose from a variety of projects to learn the tricks of turning old or outdated fashions into unique items of all sorts. Expert sewists from Spokane Zero Waste's Mend-It Cafe will provide everything a creator might need to learn upcycling skills, but attendees are encouraged to bring garments they’d like to re-fashion. Up your skill level with needle and thread, be sustainable, and create something uniquely you.
We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance, ASL requests, or other ADA inquiries), email smurphy@spokanelibrary.org.
For all event information inquiries, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300.
Upcycle Fashion!
Bloomsday Low Impact Waste Program
SZW will be at Bloomsday to help make this event a Low Impact Waste Event, look for our waste stations where we will be collecting compost, recyclables and garbage. See you there!
EXPO '74 50th Celebration
Help Make Expo a Low Waste Event
As Spokane celebrates this historic event, the first ever environmentally themed World's Fair, Spokane Zero Waste is looking to set a new standard of sustainability for our city.
Mend -It Cafe at Spokane Art School
WooHOO come out for another Mend-It Cafe at Spokane Art School, it’s Free!
Mend-It Cafe for Gonzaga Students
Mend-It Cafe with Gonzaga Environmental Club & GU Outdoors clothing swap $1 thrift store, a donation station, and some upcycling activities. Exclusively for students
Contact: arosenwald@zagmail.gonzaga.edu
Earth Day Activities at Central Library
Celebrate Earth Day with Spokane Zero Waste at the Central Library!
Mend It Cafe at Bellwether Brewing Co.
Meet us at the Bellwether Brewing for our next Mend It Cafe, and have a beer while we mend your stuff!
Upcycle Fashion Lab - For Middle and High Schoolers
Learn the art of upcycling using thrifted materials with sewists from Spokane Zero Waste's Mend-It Cafe! Join Us at the Hive Library
Register here for the Mar 2nd class.
Express your personal style through upcycling! You’ll choose from a variety of projects to learn the tricks of turning old or outdated fashions into unique items of all sorts. Expert sewists from Spokane Zero Waste's Mend-It Cafe will provide everything a creator might need to learn upcycling skills, but attendees are encouraged to bring garments they’d like to re-fashion. Up your skill level with needle and thread, be sustainable, and create something uniquely you.
We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations (i.e. hearing assistance, ASL requests, or other ADA inquiries), email smurphy@spokanelibrary.org.
For all event information inquiries, email telref@spokanelibrary.org or call 509-444-5300.