WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS · KAREN GELBARD
Trash Bag Fashion
"Trash Bag Fashion"
What can you create with a few ordinary trash bags and a little imagination?
Quite a lot, as it turns out!
In this lively, no-sew workshop, participants work in pairs to transform ordinary trash bags into inventive wearable designs. Explore cutting, folding, shaping, and creative problem-solving, then celebrate the unexpected results in a lighthearted fashion showcase.
Date
To be announced – To be announced
Fees: see details below
Availability
20 places total
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Trash Bag Fashion
Trash Bag Garment Design
An Exploration in Creative Garment Construction
What can you create with a few ordinary trash bags and a little imagination?
Quite a lot, as it turns out!
This lively, three-hour workshop invites participants to set aside conventional garment-making expectations and explore the possibilities of designing with an unexpected material.
Using ordinary trash bags, we'll experiment with cutting, folding, taping, braiding, and laminating to transform simple rectangular shapes into inventive wearable forms. Drawing inspiration from clothing traditions around the world, we'll investigate how flat materials can be shaped to fit and move with the human body.
Working with a partner, participants will explore proportion, structure, drape, and creative problem-solving as they develop their own garment designs.
We'll conclude with a lighthearted fashion showcase, sharing our creations and celebrating the unexpected discoveries made along the way.
No expensive fabrics or complicated patterns—just imagination, experimentation, and the freedom to explore new possibilities in garment design.
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Schedule
To be announced – To be announced
Registration closes To be announced
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Location
To be announced
To be announced
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Who it’s for
All levels; an interest in creative design is encouraged.
No previous garment-making experience required.
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Enrollment
Maximum 20 participants
Small-group instruction
Materials & supplies
Karen provides
Trash bags, bubble wrap, etc. and a variety of duct tapes.
Please bring
Scissors and measuring tape, and a dress form if available.
Materials fee
$25 per participant for a unique variety of trash bags and duct tapes.
Fees & registration
Workshop Fees
Instructor fee: $525 for a four-hour workshop, plus applicable travel, meals, and lodging expenses.
Materials fee: $25 per participant. Includes a specially selected assortment of trash bags, tapes, and other supplies used in the design exercises. Materials for additional participants and any shipping expenses will be quoted separately.
The hosting organization is responsible for providing a suitable workspace and coordinating participant registration.
FAQs & practical details
Who is this for? Do I need previous experience?
All levels; an interest in creative design is encouraged.
No previous garment-making experience required.
When and where will it take place?
Dates and session times have not yet been announced.
The venue and full address will be announced before registration opens.
Available format: In person
What should I bring?
Scissors and measuring tape, and a dress form if available.
What materials are provided? Is there a materials fee?
Trash bags, bubble wrap, etc. and a variety of duct tapes.
Materials fee: $25 per participant for a unique variety of trash bags and duct tapes.
Are meals included?
Meal arrangements have not been confirmed for this workshop. Check the scheduled session details or contact Karen before making plans. For a remote session, prepare a comfortable workspace at home.
What about accessibility, parking, and travel?
Accessibility varies by venue. Contact Karen before registering to discuss accommodation needs.
Contact karen@theoregonweaver.com before registering to discuss seating, mobility, sensory, or other accommodation needs. Parking and arrival instructions will be provided once venue arrangements are confirmed. Wait for confirmation that the workshop will proceed before making nonrefundable travel arrangements.
How do I register, and when is my place confirmed?
Use the registration button below when enrollment opens. Complete your details and the required workshop acknowledgments, then continue to secure checkout. A submitted form alone does not confirm a paid place; registration is confirmed after successful payment.
Enrollment: 20 participants
The registration deadline will be posted before enrollment opens.
Keep your confirmation email. Workshop-specific preparation and supply information will be shared before the session; contact Karen if anything is unclear.
What if I need to cancel, transfer, or the workshop changes?
If Karen cancels or reschedules the workshop, registered participants will receive updated dates or refund options.
Contact Karen promptly if your plans change. Ask about a participant substitution or transfer before making arrangements; the applicable options depend on the scheduled workshop.
Who can answer a question before I register?
Email Karen at karen@theoregonweaver.com. Include the workshop title and your question so she can direct you to the relevant dates, preparation, or registration details.