Before The Wasteland: A workshop to make your clothes last with Josefina Vera Toro
Saturday October 28th from 2-5pm, in person at Xpace Cultural Centre
303 Lansdowne Ave, Unit #2
Register via Xpace Cultural Centre on Eventbrite at xpace.eventbrite.com
FREE

Together, we will discuss how clothing was never designed to be a disposable goods and how slow fashion involves learning techniques that extend the life of textiles, changing the way we perceive clothing, unlearning perfectionism, and opening a dialogue about clothing culture, waste and the catastrophic consequences worldwide, with tangible environmental effects in the Atacama desert in Chile. Following a short demonstration of techniques, participants will have the opportunity to work on their own projects using the materials and tools provided. Participants are encouraged to bring old clothing or fabrics that they no longer wear, in order to put what is learned into practice and extend the life of the object.

Facilitator Bio
Josefina Vera is a chilean designer, based in Toronto since 2017. Digital art, polymer clay, bookbinding, and embroidery are her primary mediums. In 2021, she and her partner launched an ethical and sustainable brand “Outergrip”. As a climber and outdoor enthusiast, she has acquired new and used high-quality gear and apparel on a limited budget, which makes her wardrobe functional, versatile, customizable and long-lasting. She aims to replicate the meaningful in-person connections she has fostered since she migrated. Her belief is that imparting knowledge to others is the strongest skill humans can possess.

Poster by Gabrielle Schwartz