Clothing Swap Event & Repair Café

 Repair, reuse or swap 

The Clothing Swap event & Repair Café on Jan. 23, organised by GO HR, Samen Duurzaam and Willem de Kooning Academy in collaboration with Fabric Station and Trashbunker, promotes sustainability by encouraging clothing reuse, repair, and community engagement. Participants can exchange clothes, take part in workshops to repair or upcycle garments, and contribute to the National Clothing Audit. The goal is to raise awareness about fast fashion, support responsible consumption, and foster circular wardrobe practices.

National Wardrobe Audit

This event is a special day centered around the National Wardrobe Audit, a study led by Dr. Mirella Soyer, Professor of Behaviour for Circular Transitions at the Research Centre Business Innovation of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. 

Please join the study and Audit your wardrobe: https://limesurvey-kcbi.hr.nl/index.php/674985

When you audit, you can benchmark your closet with the current group of respondents. 

Program January 23

Clothing Swap Event

Starting Wednesday, Jan. 15, you can drop off clothing at the TrashBunker at Willem de Kooning Academy. If you turn in clothing, you will receive exclusive access one hour before the clothing swap officially begins.

Drop-Off Dates
The drop-off period for clothes is from January 15th to January 22nd, from 10.00-12.30 and 13.30-17.00 at the TrashBunker.

Workshops

Repair Café | 10:30–12:00 Jan. 23
Available for: 12 students
Workshop instructor: Christa van der Meer

What:
Bring your ripped pants, t-shirt with a hole or your favourite sweater that is torn (for example). Together we will find a way to fix it. This Repair Café is for everyone; no prior experience needed. 

Bring:
Your damaged garments and your favourite playlist.

Where:
Willem de Kooning Academy - Fabric Station. Wh.03.346

Visual Mending | 13:30–15:00 Jan. 23
Available for: 16 students
Workshop instructor: Lio de Bruin

What:
During this workshop we’ll look into different repair methods from designer and artists, used to extend the lifecycle of textile products. You’ll get introduced to various mending techniques and practice these on your own garments.

Bring:
Please bring some worn socks, that could use a repairment. If you dare, you can also bring other knitwear, like a sweater, shawl, hat or gloves to try some mending.

Where:
Willem de Kooning Academy - Fabric Station. Wh.03.346

Willem de Kooning Academy recently published a poster designed to help you uncover hidden gems in your wardrobe and inspire you to repair or redesign your clothing. Click here to download the poster.

Location

Willem de Kooning Academy
Wijhaven 61,
3011 TA Rotterdam

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