{"id":8594,"date":"2026-02-13T13:33:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T21:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/?p=8594"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:53:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:53:34","slug":"clothing-swap-print","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/?p=8594","title":{"rendered":"Clothing Swap &amp; Block Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-1024x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled design 1024x1024\" class=\"wp-image-8603 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-1024x1024-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-1024x1024-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-1024x1024-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Untitled-design-1024x1024-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday, March 14th from 1-4pm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Teens &amp; Adult clothing only please<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join us for a creative, community-centered clothing swap and upcycling workshop.<\/strong> Bring gently used clothing to trade, then transform your &#8220;new&#8221; finds into one-of-a-kind pieces at our block printing station.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why We Swap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fashion industry is responsible for roughly <strong>8\u201310% of global carbon emissions<\/strong>, and the average American discards over <strong>81 pounds of clothing<\/strong> every year. This event is a small but powerful way to rethink fashion, keep textiles out of landfills, and give clothing a second life through art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All items not swapped will be donated to <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenityhouseoakland.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>Serenity House<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> in Oakland<\/strong>, supporting our local neighbors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Printing Station: Give Your Finds a New Look<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Never tried block printing? Think of it as <strong>creating big, custom rubber stamps<\/strong>, so you can create your own patterns and decorations on your new clothes. We will provide specialized fabric ink and everything you need to customize your clothes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ready-to-Use:<\/strong> Choose from a collection of beautiful designs hand-carved by our Teaching Artists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DIY Stamps:<\/strong> We\u2019ll provide &#8220;soft-cut&#8221; linoleum blocks and carving tools so you can sketch and cut your own custom design to keep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Process:<\/strong> You\u2019ll roll ink onto the raised surface of the block and press it firmly onto your fabric to create a permanent, wearable piece of art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free to Swap, Suggested Donation for Printing:<\/strong> $10\u2013$40 helps cover ink, carving blocks, and workshop supplies for those partipcating in block printing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to Bring:<\/strong> Gently used teen\/adult clothes (no kids clothes please) to swap and a sense of curiosity!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bullet-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons buttons is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12a27398 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter bottom-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;color:#ffbf00;background-color:#ffbf00\">Book your RENTAL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons buttons is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12a27398 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter  is-style-fill top-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;color:#00ccff;background-color:#00ccff\">Book your RENTAL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons buttons is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12a27398 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button top-button text is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/swapandprint.eventbrite.com\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSVP TODAY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d8282ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-left uagb-block-c5c2fe97 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-middle uagb-block-85d70259 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-right uagb-block-14a79c45 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ACCESSIBILITY &amp; INCLUSION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re committed to making all programs at the Junior Center of Art and Science accessible and inclusive. Our spaces are wheelchair-friendly, and we welcome learners of all abilities and learning styles. If you or your child need accommodations, please let us know\u2014we\u2019re happy to help! <a href=\"https:\/\/eastbaycreativelab.org\/staging-juniorce\/?page_id=7864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Accessibility at the Center\">Read our Accessibility Statement here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>You can indicate any accommodation needs or concerns when registering your child under the \u201cSpecial Instructions about my child\u201d section. You can also reach out directly at <a href=\"mailto:contact@eastbaycreativelab.org\">contact@juniorcenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2d8282ac wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-left uagb-block-c5c2fe97 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-middle uagb-block-85d70259 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-container rectangle-right uagb-block-14a79c45 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Junior Center of Art and Science (JCAS) is a 501c nonprofit dedicated to cultivating curiosity and creative exploration through the arts and sciences. By blending creativity with experiential learning, we inspire big ideas and illuminate the everyday connections between art and science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your participation in these events <strong><em>not only nurtures your own creative potential<\/em><\/strong> but also <strong><em>supports our mission to provide equitable access to art and science programs<\/em><\/strong> for youth and families across Oakland and the greater East Bay Area. <a href=\"https:\/\/eastbaycreativelab.org\/staging-juniorce\/?page_id=4918\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4918\">Learn more about us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A suggested donation of $10 &#8211; $40 helps cover materials and supplies. You can donate online or in person via Venmo, PayPal, or cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bullet-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons buttons is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12a27398 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter bottom-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;color:#ff00ff;background-color:#ff00ff\">Support our work<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons buttons is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12a27398 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter  is-style-fill top-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;color:#ffbf00;background-color:#ffbf00\">Support our work<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons buttons is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-12a27398 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button top-button text is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/juniorcenter.org\/staging-juniorce\/?page_id=1680\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support our work<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saturday, March 14th from 1-4pm Teens &amp; Adult clothing only please Join us for a creative, community-centered clothing swap and upcycling workshop. 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