UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2020!

Celebrate South Sound's beautiful environment at the 13th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo! This free and family-friendly event brings together thousands of community members, local businesses, non-profits and organizations dedicated to environmental sustainability. The Expo features innovative workshops, local art, screen printing, and educational activities from 10AM - 3PM.

Immediately following the Sustainable Fashion Show at about 11AM… Join The Chayah Movement for a panel conversation titled - ‘Sustainable Fashion Around The Sound’.

The audience should expect:

To learn more about what sustainable fashion looks like around the Sound with this conversation style, workshop lead by Zakiya of The Chayah Movement. This conversation will include a thoughtfully, curated group of professionals and advocates from within the local movement, with the goal of giving a range of perspectives and experience to better equip attendees. Be prepared to walk away with not only, practical options for sustainable fashion, but a greater appreciation for those who are leading the way around the Sound. Join the movement, join the conversation.

The Chayah Movement and TiltedCanvas253 Presents ThreadPaint!

Paint Night with Sustainability in Mind -- Fall Back In Love with Those Jeans!

At this event,

The Cherry Blossom design is the instructed paint theme of the night, but you can design and hand paint your very own design on YOUR garment, as well!

Pull out that denim piece from your closet that could use a touch of TLC and Self Expression!

Our unique goal is that you revive YOUR overlooked, denim garment that is not being worn!

Create a buzz around your unique, hand painted fashion piece because nobody is doing "Paint Nights" of this caliber. Use this night to add some sass and personal style to your OWN denim.

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What's included:

-Light Bites and Beverage

-Paint, Stencils and necessary paint supplies (Including Aprons to borrow or purchase)

-Freehand or Step by step -- 1 hour design instruction by TiltedCanvas253

-Great Music

-Lots of Fun!

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What to bring:

- 1 denim or other clothing item to paint

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FAQ:

Is there an age limit? 18 and over

Can I leave with my artwork? Yes, it will dry during the event and be ready to take home by the end.

Will the paint wash off what I am wearing? No, we will be using acrylic paint and permanent markers, aprons will be available but please wear something you don't mind getting paint on - accidents happen!

Will garments be available for purchase if I forget mine? Yes! We will have shirts and denim available for purchase.

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Reviving your forgotten about item, not only gives it a 2nd life, but prolongs the lifespan of the garment creating sustainability in your wardrobe and minimizing waste in our landfills.

Unlock your inner artist and join us for this unique experience!

IMPORTANT NOTE: The venue is not ADA compliant and there are stairs into the building and to the space of the event. Our apologies for this inconvenience.