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.
Location
Willem de Kooning Academy, Wijhaven 61, 3011 TA Rotterdam
Program
| 10.30-12.00 | Repair Café @ Fabric Station. Wh.03.346 |
| 13.30-15.00 | Visual Mending @ Fabric Station. Wh.03.346 |
| 15.00-15.30 | Exclusive shopping (for people who turn in clothes) |
| 15.30-18.00 | Clothing Swap Event @ WdKA Hall |
Register
You can register here for free.
Clothing Swap Event
Starting Thursday, Jan. 16, you can drop off clothing at the TrashBunker at Willem de Kooning Academy. We will provide you with guidelines in advance regarding turning in clothing. If you turn in clothing, you will receive exclusive access one hour before the clothing swap officially begins.
Workshops
Repair Café | 10:30–12:00 Jan. 23
Available for: 12 students
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
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
Location
Willem de Kooning Academy
Wijhaven 61,
3011 TA Rotterdam
