Upcoming events

Explore Natural Dye Baths & Using Resists
Mar
14

Explore Natural Dye Baths & Using Resists

Create simple dye baths with dried dye flowers

Join Beth Mort of Snapdragon Flower Farm and learn how to create simple dye baths with dried dye flowers on pre-mordanted (this is an important process you’ll learn about in class)  silk and repurposed cotton. We will discuss how to prepare for the purest hues and learn different ways of resist binding to create beautiful patterns in your dye projects.

In addition to working with a variety of dye flowers grown on Beth’s farm you’ll learn about the easiest to grow and best pigment plants for your garden, not just growing tips but also harvest and processing for dye projects all year long. You will learn the basics of preparing fabrics for natural dyes and also create a small bundle of pressed flowers to keep for your future dye work.

You’ll leave with your hand-dyed silk scarf and cotton bandana as well as seed of some of Beth’s favorite dye plants for the 2026 season.

All tools and materials provided.

Cost: 115.00 plus sales tax
Please be sure to register for the class, it’s required due to limited spaces available.

Class Location: 
Spokane Zero Waste Classroom

2026 Hamilton Ave (cross street Ermina) Spokane, WA 99207

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Mend-It Cafe
Mar
19

Mend-It Cafe

It’s simple, bring clothing and/or household textiles in need of repair (limit 2 items per person), you’ll be paired up with a mender who will fix your items.

Do you miss wearing your favorite t-shirt, hoodie or dress? Do you have a favorite pair of jeans you just can't wear because they're a little too revealing? Maybe you have a tablecloth or pillow cover that needs a little love? We've got you covered. PLUS bring your family and their clothes to be mended and your pet’s clothes too!

Mending is Free for everyone!!

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Sustainable Sewing: Sew Your Own Undies
Mar
28

Sustainable Sewing: Sew Your Own Undies

Sustainable Sewing: Make Your Own Undies

In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to sew your own undies using upcycled fabrics and the Scrundlewear Ladies underwear pattern from Stitch Upon a Time, which will fit  approximate pant sizes 0-26. Confident machine sewing skills are required.  Use of machines, and all supplies are included.

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Sustainable Sewing: Introduction to Japanese Sashiko Embroidery
Apr
11

Sustainable Sewing: Introduction to Japanese Sashiko Embroidery

Sustainable Sewing: Introduction to Japanese Sashiko Embroidery

 In this class, you’ll learn the art of visible mending through the Japanese technique of Sashiko, taught by sewist Chelsey Byrd Lewallen. Translated as “little stabs”, students will learn how Sashiko morphed from a mending technique into a textile surface design method. Participants will receive a pre-marked piece of indigo dyed fabric, Sashiko needle and thread to practice different stitch designs.

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Mend-It Cafe at The Hive
May
13

Mend-It Cafe at The Hive

Mending is Free for everyone!!

It’s simple, bring clothing and/or household textiles in need of repair (limit 2 items per person), you’ll be paired up with a mender who will fix your items.

Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources. So gather up your items and head over to The Hive and get mended!

Mend-It Cafe is a project of Spokane Zero Waste and is run by a stellar group of volunteers.

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Mend-It-Cafe
Mar
7

Mend-It-Cafe

Mend-It Cafe exists to reduce textile waste and reestablish value and respect for the resources and labor that go into creating fabric and making clothing, bedding, drapery and other textiles.

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Sustainable Sewing: Intro to Quilting
Feb
28

Sustainable Sewing: Intro to Quilting

Sustainable Sewing: Intro to Quilting

Learn a new skill in this fun class!

In this hands-on class, longtime teacher and quilter Tressa Emch will teach you how to quilt using techniques to create two styles of quilt blocks, which you will sew together to make a finished reusable tote bag. Confident machine sewing skills are required. Use of machines and all supplies are included.

Classes are designed for students 16 and older. Please only register if you meet this age requirement.

Please be sure to register for the class, it’s required due to limited spaces available.

Cost: $65.00

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Mend-It Cafe
Feb
7

Mend-It Cafe

Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources.

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Knit / Stitch Along
Feb
5

Knit / Stitch Along

Join Us for this Important Event

SZW is hosting a knit/stitch along and donation drive of the Red Resistance Hat

We are working with Art Salvage to collect donations of yarn and fabric to use, but recommend you bring your own to work with.

We will have sewing machines available for your use, please bring thread.

We’ll be donating hats and balaclavas to those on the ground in Minneapolis.

Patterns for knitters, crocheters and sewists

Knit Patterns:

Sockhead Cowl (free Ravelry pattern) – Beginner level knit pattern. Very versatile and easy to make. Fingering weight yarn.

Knit Ski Mask/Balaclava Tutorial – YouTube tutorial

Free Convertible hat/balaclava pattern

Crochet patterns:

Red Heart Crochet Ribbed Balaclava (free yarnspirations pattern) – Easy, very simple

Super Easy Beginner Crochet Balaclava – YouTube tutorial

Free balaclava crochet pattern

Sewing pattern:

Free balaclava sewing pattern

Other Ways to Get Involved

Donate to on-the-ground work and mutual aid efforts in Minneapolis

This website has what you need to decide where to funnel your donations. https://www.standwithminnesota.com/

Register for an ICE WATCH Training

These ICE Watch trainings are being updated in real time based on the changing tactics of ICE. If you took one a few months ago, take it again.

January 28, 2026 - Community Defense & ICE Watch (Nationwide)

Action can be simple:

  • Check in on someone you haven’t heard from

  • Asking, “What do you need?” and meaning it

  • Creating space where people don’t have to explain themselves

  • Showing up for each other in real life and community spaces

  • Supporting local businesses, especially women-owned and immigrant-owned businesses that are feeling the strain of uncertainty

  • Supporting local organizations doing steady, on-the-ground work

  • Reaching out to local officials respectfully to express concerns and values

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Spokane Fleece and Fiber Festival
Sep
20
to Sep 21

Spokane Fleece and Fiber Festival

A Gathering for Fleece, Fiber, and the Creative Arts

Spokane has its very own Fleece and Fiber Festival, now in its second year with over 80 vendors and classes covering topics from making salve to, needle felting,yarn making, fleece processing, and more!  Spokane Zero Waste will be there presenting our work on building a regional Fibershed to support the development of a natural fiber system. Come and learn, find amazing fiber art and pet some sheep!

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Live Local INW Market
Sep
13

Live Local INW Market

Stop our booth and say Hello!

ReCraft Lab is working to stop waste from occurring locally by repurposing used textiles into new durable items.

We're so excited to share new creations from our recent grads. You'll find colorful totes, stylish bags, dopp kits and more made from promotional banners that would otherwise end up in the waste stream as well as reusable bowl covers, insulated lunch totes, utensil rolls and reusable produce bags to support your sustainable ways. 

ReCraft Lab transforms lives and materials into durable goods for community and personal sustainability.   

We train immigrant and refugee women in the sewing trades with a focus on reuse and upcycling.

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