We are excited to collaborate with local stylist and fellow Remake Ambassador, JL - The Stylist Way, on this event focused on empowering the Mt. Tahoma Black Student Union and other Tacoma School District high schoolers on sustainable fashion.

This event will feature local fashion and community professionals committed to the slow fashion movement with a fashion demonstration, videos and conversation. The goal is for attendees to leave knowing more about the slow fashion movement and what they can do to participate in the movement.

Guest Panelists:

Arvin Goods

Skybox LLC

Jamil Thrift

And more…

Sustainable product giveaway!

Join the conversation!

Park(ing) Day is an international event in which artists, citizens, and businesses will temporarily transform a metered parking spot into temporary public space. Park(ing) Day’s mission is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, generate discussion and debate around how public space is utilized, and to improve the quality of urban habitat.

We are excited to partner with fellow recycled fashion enthusiast ReStyle Clothing Company to be apart of this annual event! Come find us, learn more about our current work and make a t-shirt bag!

We are excited to release our collection of upcycled women’s garments. Each piece is unique in fabric and/or design, but all have the modern women in mind. We collaborated with local seamstresses to create each garment and look forward to sharing them with you.

Shop the new upcycled collection The Chayah Movement and select vintage pieces.

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.

It's a Paint Social w/TheChayahMovement and it has a #sustainability twist!

Have fun and create your own masterpiece on a personal item! Consider bringing new life to an old garment! Or you can paint a small canvas, a rock or bring a clothing item from your closet to revive with a new look.

DAZED AND Reused TEAM will instruct and help create AMAZING amazing starry night pieces and TheChayahMovement will bring the ice breakers and conversation starters. Let's sip, chat and paint!

You get to Choose your OWN color scheme from our paint bar!

We will teach you how to paint starry night backgrounds and guide you through whatever project you choose to do, weather it be a rock, a small canvas, or an old pair of jeans!

This class is $25 per person. All paint supplies and instruction ARE included. (You bring garment)

*NOTE: Recommended for ages 18 and up. Any persons under 17 years of age MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by a PARTICIPATING ADULT with a ticket.

Only TICKETED PARTICIPANTS are allowed in the classroom during class. NO EXCEPTIONS.

You may bring your own beverages and snacks. We will have select items available for purchase. Such as Drip coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and bottled water.

Easy for beginners and fun for the seasoned artist. Check out our 5 star rating. You are guaranteed to have a great time and experience in our studio ❤

We can't wait to see your amazing creations!

*Parking is all on street or residential. It's free to park on 6th ave. You may need to walk a bit, so be sure to allow time for parking and walking. We've got some AMAZING shops to see, and fun awaits! See you in the studio!" — Register here!
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The Chayah Movement, Zero Waste Washington and Tacoma Tool Library are collaborating to bring the Tacoma community this ground breaking documentary, followed by a brief discussion with industry experts.

What is The True Cost?

This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the fashion industry is having on our world and why we are seeing a shift in the fashion industry. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for clothing we choose to buy? What are we truly investing in?

Filmed in countries all over the world, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums, and featuring interviews with the world’s leading influencers including Stella McCartney, Livia Firth and Vandana Shiva, The True Cost is an unprecedented project that invites us on an eye opening journey around the world and into the lives of the many people and places behind our clothes.

Event Attendees will walk away with practical and immediate ways in which they can buy and donate more responsibly. The Chayah Movement will share their favorite ethical brands, connect you to an app where you can see how your favorite brands are rated, and give you a list of places where your unwanted threads can live on past you.

Event Agenda

1 PM — Doors Open
1:25 PM — Welcome and Introduction
1:30 PM — Film Screening
3:15 PM — Panel Discussion

—- Moderator - Zakiya Cita, Founder of The Chayah Movement / Co-Founder of Madernity

—- Panelist - Sara LeHoullier, Co-Founder of Shop the Change

—- Panelist - Kirsten Kreis Reynolds - Owner of Restyle Clothing Company

—- Panelist - Heather Trim - Executive Director of Zero Waste Washington

—- Panelist - Karen Barrier – Operations Director, Evrnu, SPC

4-5 PM Networking and Close

PLEASE NOTE: This space is not ADA Compliant and is not equipped with accommodations. There are stairs leading into the building and space where the event is being held. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!

Sustainable Fashion Forum is BACK with another event! Join us Thursday, July 5th from 6-9pm for our summer party in collaboration with @foundationpdx & @function_pdx as we celebrate the official launch of The SFF as a brand with fashion, cocktails, and an exclusive panel discussion on Refashioning Your Closet: How to Repair & Repurpose Your Closet to Create a Sustainable Wardrobe with @poppy_lyn, @miha_banana, @mystyleclass and @dreabeaa ⁣
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What we wear is such an integral part of our everyday lives which means we all have an opportunity to influence the industry and make a positive impact by being more intentional about our purchasing decisions as well as making a conscious effort to consume less and only buy things we truly need.⁣
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Building a sustainable wardrobe can be overwhelming and often people don’t know where to start however we’ve curated an exclusive panel to help you do just that!⁣ Join the movement!