Cozy Crochet Experience in Philly
Jul
28

Cozy Crochet Experience in Philly

SUNDAY JULY 28 2024 1-4PM

In Clark Park in South Philly

ONE DAY ONLY

Due to loosing a venue last minute for a planned 2-day cozy crochet bootcamp experience in Philly, we are pivoting to a laid back Renegade park event.

all skill levels welcome!!

Find me on a giant Red upcycled from 98 t-shirts heart.

Feel Free to BYO (Seating, Table, Scissors, t-shirt yarns, and other materials to recycle with will be provided)

i will be skill sharing finger crochet and upcycle yarn making techniques that can be used to make cool rugs <3

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RE-FASHION SHOW
Apr
20

RE-FASHION SHOW

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, The Trash to Treasure Movement, a sustainable shopping and creative reuse advocacy resource, will be presenting a sustainable fashion show that will highlight the work of creative reuse fashion designers for 2024 Earth Day weekend. All proceeds of the event will benefit UpCycle Creative Reuse Center and their mission to inspire all people to explore and create by engaging our community in art-making experiences with reuse materials.

The event will take place at The Garden ALX (​​5380 Eisenhower Ave Suite C, Alexandria, VA 22304).

Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite secondhand and sustainable outfits and a select number of attendees will be invited to walk the runway.

For more information about tickets or find out how to be involved, please visit www.refashionshow.com or email Ashley at refashion2024@gmail.com.

Founded in 2020, The Trash to Treasure movement encourages the use of resale clothing and accessories. Their Slow Fashion Ezine features a global community wearing their favorite sustainable outfits, while their Talking Trash with Ash series highlights professionals in creative reuse and sustainable fashion.

UpCycle is a community resource for materials, inspiration and ideas. collecting reusable items that are used for arts & crafts and learning purposes and resells them to the public at affordable prices. as well as offering classes, workshops, and exploratory experiences for people of all ages

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Experience Cozy at Clearbrook Center of the Arts Community Art Show
Feb
17
to Apr 20

Experience Cozy at Clearbrook Center of the Arts Community Art Show

the show including the cozy installation will be open to view During gallery hours Each Saturday from 12-4pm

February 17th - April 20th 2024

the space can also be open throughout the week for various other events and organizations that run through Clearbrook

(Outside of those times Clearbrook is locked)

check clearbook’s website for a full calander of events to plan your visit

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Clearbook Center of the Arts Community Art Show
Feb
17

Clearbook Center of the Arts Community Art Show

The Cozy experience will be featured in

Clearbrook’s first community art show hosted by their current artist in Residence Amanda Lin.

Opening Reception Feb 17th 6-9pm

Opening Reception will be the first look at the showcase featuring a wide range of dMV artists + collaborative painting, live music, refreshments, and a pop-up art market.

the show including the cozy installation will be open to view Each Saturday from 12-4pm

February 17th - April 20th 2024

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GIGIFEST III
Feb
16
to Feb 18

GIGIFEST III

A Celebration of Friendship and Our many Talents

Cozy will be leading upcycle activities and making custom upcycled outfits.

Free Event

BYO camping setup

Email to Request more info on the contact page or DM @officialgigfest on Instagram:)

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Mood Board + Mimosas Experience
Oct
6

Mood Board + Mimosas Experience

  • 7154 Farm Station Road Warrenton, VA, 20187 United States (map)
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Spend an evening visualising your dreams and goals with The Cosmic Corner at this consumption friendly vision board workshop! All supplies will be provided for the vision board DIY and you are more than welcome to provide photos to personalize your board further. The event will end with a crystal sound bath to settle into the frequency of our visions.

There will be a small curated popup shop and playful interactive cozy elements to spend time reflecting with.

>>>> tix here <<<<

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Transformative Threads
Sep
19

Transformative Threads

Transformative Threads

aims to unite sustainability, art, and spirituality into one experience.

All materials provided, join The Cozy Experience and Emma Olmedo (kivibes) , and re-make textile waste by crafting your very own meditation pillow, with finger crochet techniques.

Infuse love, positive energy, and intentions into your pillow while explore mindfulness and intention.

The event will close with a reki-charged crystal bowl sound bath for relaxation. Setting an example of how your meditation pillow can be used in your own future meditative practices, build new habits, and set powerful intentions.

Address disclosed once you send your RSVP to kivibes or The Cozy Experience

Suggested Energy Exchange: Sliding Scale $15-$40

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 Transformative Threads: Mindfulness and Upcycled Pillows
Aug
5

Transformative Threads: Mindfulness and Upcycled Pillows

  • 411 New York Avenue Northeast Washington, DC, 20002 United States (map)
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Transformative Threads aims to combine sustainability, art, and spirituality into one experience.

Discover ways to remake textile waste by crafting your own meditation pillow learning finger crochet techniques, using yarns cut from discarded fashion.

Infuse love, positive energy, and intentions into your creation and explore mindfulness and intention with Emma Olmedo.

The event will close with a reiki-charged crystal bowl sound bath for relaxation, an example of how to use your new meditation pillow to build new habits and set empowering intentions.

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Swap Fashion At the Queer Art Saloon
Jul
30

Swap Fashion At the Queer Art Saloon

  • 411 New York Avenue Northeast Washington, DC, 20002 United States (map)
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Swap Fashion at the Queer Art Salon

The Cozy Experience Studio (#4 on the LL of the Selina Union Market Hostel & Cowork) will be open for fashion swapping during Ashley Jaye William’s curatorial gallery tours on Sunday, July 30th

In tandem with the tours and swap a few slow-fashion clothing vendors will be showing off and selling their work

If you wish to drop of swap Items early you may!!

Starting on the Evening of August 27th a clothing rack and hangers will be available in front of the same Studio 4

Anyone may swap ~5 items at any time regardless if you come to the main event or not

-please follow basic swap etiquette and bring clean items that are in fair/good condition

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An Exploration of Butoh
Jul
11

An Exploration of Butoh

Try #Butoh in a cozy environment Selina Union Market Studio 4 (LL in the basement) led by Paulina

Those participating in the butoh dancing mediation come in comfortable clothes that allow a full range of movement. No shoes will be worn inside the studio

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1st Annual Manassas Music &amp; Arts Festival
Jun
10

1st Annual Manassas Music & Arts Festival

Join us on June 10th from 12pm-9pm for the First Annual Manassas Arts+ Music Festival.

The arts unite people, inspire creativity, and build community and this festival is a platform for creatives to share their talents and inspire others.

The event will feature musical performances, a fashion show featuring brands of local designers, small business vendors, workshops, a pool of scraps, and more.

Sponsored by: puerto rico cafe, truth worldwide, a.llevin, tmls studio, and haven arts va

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Community Upcycle Art Day @ Fillagreen
Jun
3

Community Upcycle Art Day @ Fillagreen

Finger crochet, knit, or weave with us using yarn made from diverted textile waste to create a permanent wall hanging for fillagreen's store.

(No prior experience needed we can teach you )

Fillagreen’s new Storefront in Manassas Virginia is looking to build community and fill some of the empty space on their walls.

I will teach finger crochet techniques tips and tricks for upcycling clothing into art. The parts and pieces made during the open community workshop will be connected to create one cohesive hanging piece inspired by a sunset at the beach to be displayed in their store for years.

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