Denim Remnants: A Jerry Gant Inspired Sustainable Fashion Workshop

54 Halsey Street,Newark NJ 07102

09 October, 2021

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Sustainable fashion workshop taught by Bridgett Artiste, founder of Born Again Vintage and co-founder of Sustainable Fashion Week. Recreate a masterpiece while owning a piece from legendary artist Jerry Gant! Bridgett Artise from Born Again Vintage and House of BAV will lead a sustainable fashion workshop using pre-designed jeans by the late Newark artist Jerry Gant. During this workshop, Bridgett will guide participants through upcycling their wearable art denim into something magical! RSVP required. COVID Protocols: For the safety and comfortability of our participants, there is a max of 10 participants for each workshop level. Visitors must wear face coverings and maintain a safe distance from others. Visit Rutgers Operating Status Update for all other campus conditions. Workshop Schedule: Group A: Beginners level,1-2:30pm (workshop 1, room 310) Group B: Intermediate level, 3-4:30pm (workshop 2, room 312)  Supply List: Embroidery Needle (extras onsite for those who don't already own one) Embroidery Thread (extras onsite for those who don't already own one) Patches/T-shirt Graphics to add if applicable *Additional materials will be provided onsite ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bridgett Artise , owner, author and designer of Born Again Vintage has pioneered upcycled fashion into the fashion world since early 2000s with her book BORN AGAIN VINTAGE. She created one of the first sustainable classes at FIT and has been dubbed Vintage Expert by NY Times. Her brand is 100% sustainable and has been from day one! Established in 1979, the Paul Robeson Galleries’ mission and programming embody Paul Robeson’s life-long commitment to unfettered artistic freedom, cultural democracy, and transnationalism. The Paul Robeson Galleries is dedicated to presenting art and cultural artifacts as well as educational and public programming in the spirit of the diverse metropolitan context of Rutgers University – Newark. This mission is carried out in the presentation of visual arts exhibitions, gallery education, and public programs, in a network of exhibition spaces across the Rutgers University – Newark campus and Express Newark. The Paul Robeson Galleries works collaboratively with individuals and organizations to achieve this mission.