Turning Discarded Clothing Into a World of Change

Name: Turning Discarded Clothing Into a World of Change
Start: 2026-03-22T15:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-22T16:30:00-07:00
Location: Live Oak United Church of Christ (formerly Brea Congregational Church)

Schedule

Sun Mar 22 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Live Oak United Church of Christ (formerly Brea Congregational Church) | Brea, CA

This hands-on workshop highlights the impact of fast fashion and shows how old clothes can get new life via purposeful upcycling.
About this Event

The tons of global waste generated by fast fashion inspired high school student Sofia Emma Hernandez to turn textile scraps into teddy bears for children in need. Her startup proves that the circular economy can be sustainable and compassionate. Learn more about Sofia's journey as we also get crafty to create our own take-home tote bags.