Denise Henrickson has sent us pictures and information about the 2008 Swap-o-rama-rama workshop that will be during Green Fest in Seattle. Read more information, and see fun pictures below. Thanks Denise!

What is Swap-o-rama-rama (SORR)?

Swap-O-Rama-Rama* http://www.swaporamarama.org is a giant clothing swap and do-it-yourself workshop in which a community explores reuse and creativity through the recycling of used clothing. It’s easy to make the move from consumer to creator - and it’s fun! At this Swap-O-Rama-Rama you’ll find a host of talent and tools to help you transform your new/used duds into works of your own. It will be happening at the GreenFest from 12-4, both days.

What is the GreenFest?

GreenFest, a joint project of Global Exchange and Co-op America, will bring together more than 400 green businesses, 150 speakers, dozens of community groups and thousands of area residents to explore and celebrate what’s working in our communities – for people, for businesses and for the environment.

Seattle’s first GreenFest will be held at the WA State Convention Center April 12-13 in downtown Seattle. http://www.greenfestivals.org/content/view/767/390/

What we need

Want to have even more fun? Help make the Swap-o-rama-rama happen! We need:

* Clothing donations before the event. You can drop bags of clothes off in Ballard (3029 NW 59th 98107) or West Seattle (7956 34th SW 98126).
* Volunteers to help out at GreenFest, assisting with sewing and brainstorming. All volunteers who work at least one 3-hour shift will get a free pass to GreenFest!!!!. Passes are limited, so let us know if you will be joining us so we can reserve your pass.

For more info…

If you want more information or want to help out before or during the event, please contact: Denise Henrikson, at 206-938-1809 or denise@reuseresources.org- Thanks!

“There is no beauty in the finest cloth if it makes hunger and unhappiness.” Gandhi

*Swap-O-Rama-Rama is an egalitarian community project created by Wendy Tremayne which can be found in over thirty cities around the world. For more information or to produce a swap-o-rama-rama in your area visit: http://www.swaporamarama.org

Sewing machines are generously supplied by Janome http://www.janome.com