Denim Drama

.This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the principles of upcycling and recycling within contemporary fashion, while reconnecting them with traditional crafts and textile practices. Using their own old denim, participants will explore how discarded materials can be transformed into meaningful, daily-use textile pieces through low-impact, handmade processes.

The workshop emphasizes the environmental value of upcycling in response to climate change, particularly by addressing denim waste at the household level. Through guided making and practical demonstrations, participants will learn how traditional hand textile techniques offer sustainable alternatives to industrial production. The process encourages mindful design, material awareness, and a deeper appreciation for craft, labor, and textiles.

By creating and wearing a piece made by their own hands, participants will develop confidence, pride, and a stronger emotional connection to clothing and design. The workshop fosters a climate-conscious design mindset while highlighting the cultural, emotional, and environmental value of handmade and upcycled textiles.

The session is open to art, design, and textile students, young designers, and creative individuals interested in sustainable practices, as well as museum visitors and craft enthusiasts. No prior textile experience is required, making the workshop accessible to beginners and those new to upcycling and handcraft techniques.