This gathering takes place Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Wooden Cask Brewing Company (629 York St, Newport, KY).
We will provide complimentary appetizers and have a cash bar.
With an “innovation” theme, we have a lineup of guest speakers and exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge textile products, circular design methods, and revolutionary services. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the trashion contest.
Agenda details:
6:30 Arrival and check in
Apps and cash bar available
Trashion contest voting (until 8:45) see categories below
7:00 Guest speaker line up:
Jenny Brewer, Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub - Highlights of the Hub’s Slow the Flow blog on Clothing and Textiles
Jenny Brewer, Greater Cincinnati Makers Collaborative - introduction to the GCMC mission
Ayana Ames, Sew Valley - innovative product design with shredded fabric
Caitlin McCall, Apparel and textile designer - experimenting with unexpected materials in her LEED certified home build
Devan Horton, Climate conscience artist optimizing natural resources for impactful results
Steve Doehler, DAAP Industrial Design Program Coordinator - Unlocking Creative Capital: How DAAP is creating a nurturing environment for art & design start-ups.
Karly Hasselfeld - Final Strike Collaborative co-founder - Salvaging materials from the entertainment industry
8:15 Stretch and network
8:45 Trashion contest voting closes
9:00 Trashion Contest winners announced
9:30 Close