Events
You Wanted More. You Got It!
Yes, Trashionista, we have so many fun events in store for you in 2026. For details, including event times and registration links, get our newsletter.
Here’s the rundown…
April 18
Textile Transformation workshop: refashion tired textiles with your own hand-cut block print & sewing , led by Tea Montgomery & Kat Wiese
at Eli Whitney Museum, Hamden, CT
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May 2 - sold out!
Rescued Runway Show + Designer Chat: fashion blooms from the discarded
Show featuring local designers. Chat moderated by CT Public Radio host Catherine Shen.
at Eli Whitney Museum, Hamden, CT
sponsored by Goodwill of Southern New England
and the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
funded by NewAlliance Foundation
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May 23
From Stream to Style: stream cleanup & trashion workshop
at Brooksvale Park, Hamden, CT
in partnership with Hamden Public Works
with funding from Hamden Earth Day
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May 30
Pond to Purpose: canoe cleanup + trash chat
at Beaver Pond Park, New Haven, CT
in partnership with New Haven Parks Department
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June 12
River to Reuse: park cleanup + trash chat
at Barnard Nature Center, New Haven, CT
in partnership with New Haven Parks Department
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June 27
Think Like a Trashionista design workshop
at LOTTA Studio, New Haven, CT
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July 25
Create & Celebrate: Trash to Fashion’s annual workshop & ball
at Bregamos Community Theater, New Haven, CT
sponsored by Goodwill of Southern New England
with funding from NewAlliance Foundation
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September 12
From Found to Fashion workshop
making jewelry from objects found in NHV’s parks
at Trowbridge Environmental Center, New Haven, CT
in partnership with New Haven Parks Department
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September 19 - October 24
Eco Eleganza: a Trash to Fashion community exhibit
featuring garments & jewelry made during our workshops by participants of all ages and abilities
at New Haven City Hall, New Haven, CT
Opening Reception September 26, 1-4 PM
October 11, 5:30-10 PM Our Biggest Event of 2025
Trash to Fashion Workshop & Ball at Bregamos Community Theater, New Haven, CT
Registration is Open! Let’s Make Trashion & Dance
Join us at the FREE Trash to Fashion WORKSHOP & BALL!
PAST EVENTS
August 9, 2-4 PM
Think Like a Trashionista Workshop
Space is very limited. Click below to learn more and register now.
Registration is Open for Trash to Fashion's First Workshop
In this two-hour workshop you'll learn how to:
July 25, 5-7 PM
Opening Reception with Live Author Reading at 63 Audubon St.
Details below.
July 19-August 17 2025
Pop Up Exhibit of Trashion and Refashion by CT designers & artists at 63 Audubon St. New Haven
Trash to Fashion is Popping Up!
Surprise (to us, too)! Last week, we received an invitation from 63 Audubon Street to bring Trashion and Refashion to New Haven’s lustrous Arts District.
