EcoFair 2026

Embark on an immersive journey into sustainability at EcoFair, Green Philly’s third annual family-friendly event showcasing the region’s eco-resources and initiatives driving positive change. Enjoy a day packed with eye-opening insights and actionable ideas with: Inspiring and educational programming featuring storytelling and workshops. -Recycle your unwanted or used clothing & textiles with The Wardrobe -Art

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Art For the Cash Poor

Art for the Cash Poor 2026 will be inside and outside! Learn more and connect with our vendors below. Purchase works from 100+ artists, crafters, and designers both inside the Icebox Project Space and outside the Crane Arts Building! The Art for the Cash Poor festival is an affordable art fair that activates and brings

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Intro to Handbag Construction

Master the intersection of relaxed silhouettes and functional design by constructing a custom slouch bag. This hands-on session will dive into the pattern making, construction, and finishing of a boutique-quality accessory. This workshop is for intermediate sewists who have basic machine and pattern-making confidence and are ready to dive into accessory construction and professional-grade assembly.

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Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop

Do you have invasive vines growing in your yard? Join Riverbend staff for the first event in our Sustainable Living Series to learn how to remove vines and turn them into something beautiful. We’ll begin the workshop outside with some easy-to-follow instructions on removing invasive vines like English Ivy and five-leaf akebia. Clippers and work

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Open Studio Party

Join us on October 5th from 6 to 10 PM for an Open Studio Party at Pandemic Design Studio located just outside of Philly, in Bridgeport, PA. Cocktail Attire preferred and there will be light food / drink and music. Pandemic design Studio and owner, David Rozek, is know for creating Philly’s most iconic green

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Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show in Philadelphia PA

Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show in Philadelphia PA ✦ Join us for Port— A Sustainable Fashion Show, celebrating collections by 7 independent designers with environmentally conscious practices in the Greater Philadelphia area! Event Details: Date: December 9th, 2023 Time: 6 PM, show will start at 6:30 PM sharp Location: Asian Arts Initiative,1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia,

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The Resource Exchange reFlea Vendor Market

The Resource Exchange’s reFlea is a vendor market for local remakers, vintage & secondhand refurbishers, upcyclers and DIY creatives. So if you are interested in sustainability, creative reuse, and contributing to Philly’s circular economy, then reFlea may be the perfect event for you! reFlea Vendor Market Saturday, December 2nd 12pm-5pm, Rain or Shine FREE! The

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American handcrafted jeans with Norman Porter Co.

A Stitch in Time by William Beisley With garment manufacturing in Philadelphia at an all-time low, a brand like Norman Porter Co. appears like a denim-clad apparition from the past.  The company’s jeans and other products have all been designed and produced with an almost bygone craftsman approach. Michael and David Stampler, brothers and co-owners

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We need more girls who believe they can be makers

Illustration by Corey Brickley Hack the Gender Gap by Georgia Guthrie “Wow, that seems very complicated. I don’t think I would be able to do that.” “I just started learning myself, and believe me, if I can do it, you can, too!”  I heard this snippet of conversation during the Drop In + Do, the

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Building a support system for Philly-based design and manufacturing

On the Make by Alex Jones Janell Wysock designs and makes knitted and woven garments. For most of the year, she’s a one-woman shop, using a combination of machine knitting and by-hand techniques to create one-of-a-kind pieces. However, demand from local and regional boutiques outstrips her ability to produce finished garments, and cash flow issues

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