No Reading Required BOOK CLUB: To Dye For by Alden Wicker - 3/19/25, TBD

Explore how the fashion industry’s dyeing practices impact the planet and our health, and discover actionable steps toward a more sustainable and safe future. Whether you’ve read the book cover-to-cover, skimmed a few chapters, or haven’t even cracked it open, all are welcome to join the conversation.

Topics We’ll Discuss:

• Environmental toll of textile dyeing processes
• Health hazards linked to chemicals used in the industry
• Innovations in sustainable and natural dyeing methods
• Consumer power in shaping ethical and transparent supply chains
• How circular fashion principles like upcycling and recycling can drive change

Let’s come together to share ideas, learn, and collaborate for a healthier planet and industry. Leave with fresh insights, new connections, and practical ways to support a more sustainable wardrobe.

What to Expect:

• Mingling with fellow sustainability enthusiasts

• Interactive group discussions and thought-provoking questions
• Insights into the book’s themes and the author’s perspective
• Intersectional resources to deepen your understanding
• A sneak peek at our next book club pick

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to foster community and drive critical conversations around the future of fashion!

*Virtual viewing available too!*

Overview:

Part of our 3 month dive into identifying fabrics to helping you make informed choices for a more sustainable wardrobe. Perfect for anyone building a sustainable, thoughtful closet, this panel and series will teach you skills and provide resources that last a lifetime. Whether you’re a wardrobe minimalist, a repair enthusiast, or simply curious about what makes your favorite pieces tick, this is your key to understanding fabrics like never before. Come curious, leave inspired!

Run of Show

6:00 ~ Arrive, check in

6:15 - 7:00 ~ Large group discussion

7:00 - 7:45 ~ Small group discussion

7:45 - 8:00 ~ Mingle

8:00 ~ End

***Attend all 4 quarterly book clubs for $55!

(March 19th: To Dye For, June 18th: Consumed, August 20th: Conscious Closet, & December 17th: What If We Get It Right?)

***Attend all Fabric Events (January - March) for $150!

(3 Workshops, 2 Craft Nights, 1 Panel, 1 Book Club, & 1 Makers Show & Tell)

Host or Publisher FABSCRAP