How did you get involved in TRASH Fashion?
I first got involved in TRASH Fashion more than 15 years ago the first time, and I am delighted that the last couple of years Heather Douglas, the TRASH Fashion Project Co-Ordinator, invited me back to facilitate.
Which group did you work with?
The group that I worked with was Knitted Knockers Ni, a charity based group of women who are breast cancer survivors. I had previously worked with this group and it was a joy to reconnect and collaborate with them once more.
What were you aiming to achieve through your facilitation during the project?
During the project, my aim was to support and guide the women in expressing their own creative visions. Their costume designs were inspired by Irish mythology. The women were highly skilled, and my role was to help clarify their ideas, ensure their final outfits matched their intentions, and enhance their creativity by sharing various textile techniques. I also guided them with ideas for constructing their headpieces. The final outfits were incredible and they wore them with pride.
How do you feel the final event worked as a showcase for the TRASH Fashion project?
The Final Showcase at Belfast City Hall was a lovely community celebration, an explosion of creativity where all participants could share what they had created. Events like this truly bring people together, reminding us of the strength, creativity and resilience that projects like this bring to communities, a positive effect on everyone involved.
