Caitie is a fashion studies enthusiast, educator and entrepreneur with experience in UX design, marketing and jewellery upcycling. She has worked on various projects in the field of sustainability but has focused specifically on fashion for many years. Through her work in education in multiple settings, including the non-profit Fashion Takes Action, Caitie is inspired to continue to push for change in regard to fashion industry standards and inspire others to do the same.
Alice is a multidisciplinary artist and educator in the field of textiles. With a background in sociocultural anthropology, her experience ranges from ethnography to teaching workshops in quilting and natural dyeing. Recently her focus has turned to the fashion industry in an attempt to address the environmental and social consequences through education, engagement, and awareness.
How did the Creative Matterz Fund help you realize your project?
This is the first time for both of us to build and execute such an event, and we had limited time to do so. Creative Matterz Fund provided some financial support and exposure, but most importantly, provided a network of people we could turn to for advice.
Who were your mentors?
Inga & Kim
What learnings did you have?
Our biggest obstacle in executing this project was marketing. We got a lot of insights into resources where we could spread the word, as well as different approaches to how best to do so.
What is your vision for the future?
We hope to continue running these camps and workshops and want to expand them to include different age groups, with activities geared more towards teenagers and adults as well.
A big point for us is also how we can reach people who are not necessarily able to physically join one of our events. We would like to keep developing the idea of the zine with challenges, activities, and games that people can partake in independently, which would help to create more of a community in this movement. We want people to have the opportunity to share and discuss these issues and inspire each other to improve the relationships we have with our clothing.
How can one best support you?
Attending our workshops and camps, spreading the word about what we do, and participating in our virtual challenges and activities!
