Published on Friday, 30 May 2025 at 1:59:48 PM
A new initiative by the City of Wanneroo is set to inspire residents to refresh their wardrobe and rethink waste, with a series of creative workshops promoting the repair, reuse and restyling of old textiles.
The city will hold a series of events between the 13 and 30 June as part of its Sustainable Fashion Fiesta. The events will include hands-on experiences aimed at extending the life of textiles - an important step in efforts to divert valuable materials away from landfill.
Textiles are among the fastest growing waste streams in Australia, with over 300,000 tonnes of clothing either sent to landfill or exported as waste from Australia each year.
The event program aims to teach practical skills to help residents extend the life of their favourite clothes, swap unwanted outfits for something new, as well as provide an opportunity to turn unwanted clothes into entirely new items.
All sessions are hosted at local libraries within the City of Wanneroo and many are free to attend.
Full details can be found on the City of Wanneroo website. Tickets and places at each event are available through Eventbrite.
Event program
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Making New Meaning from Old Textiles – three-part series at the Wanneroo Library
12pm to 4pm, Sunday 15 June, Saturday 21 and Saturday 28 June
Led by Inglewood-based artist, Louise Wells, this workshop encourages participants to bring along precious fabric or clothing to remodel and repurpose.
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Clothes swap event at Clarkson Library
10am to 2pm, Monday 16 June
Bring up to 10 gently used clothing items, accessories or shoes and trade them for something new-to-you.
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Renew and repurpose textile sewing workshops at Clarkson Library
10am to 11.30am and 1pm to 2.30pm, Tuesday 17 June and 10am to 11.30am and 1pm to 2.30pm, Thursday 19 June.
A creative series of art and craft classes focusing on upcycled art.
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Clothes swap event at the Wanneroo Library
9.30am to 12.30pm, Saturday 21 June
Join the Care to Rewear Clothes Swap for a fun and sustainable way to update your style!
Bring up to 10 gently used clothing items, accessories or shoes and trade them for something new-to-you.
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Intro to sewing course at Wanneroo Library
4.30pm to 6.30pm, Monday 23, Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 June.
This four-part introductory sewing course offers the advice and help you need to give your clothing a second life.
After mastering the basics, participants can work on a project of their own or an item of clothing that needs repairing or adjusting.
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About MRC: Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) is one of Western Australia’s biggest waste management authorities, providing a comprehensive waste disposal service to local government authorities and residents in the Perth Metro Area.
The City of Wanneroo is one of seven MRC member councils working together to 'collaborate for a regional circular economy'.
For more information, visit mrc.wa.gov.au or wanneroo.wa.gov.au.
Information for media: For enquiries relating to this release or any other questions from journalists regarding MRC, please contact communications@mrc.wa.gov.au or call 0417 252 227.
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