Circular Economy Meetup at Slow Fashion Hub

Flip & Sip: Circularity in Practice

Join us for a relaxed, hands-on Flip & Sip session where conversation and connection happen through making.

You’ll be invited to move between simple upcycling stations, learn practical skills, and engage with others while creating. It’s an easy, social way to unwind, share ideas, and build your circular repertoire in a more natural, collaborative setting.

Try your hand at:

• Turning old T-shirts into yarn

• Making macramé dog toys or key rings

• Creating fabric coasters from reclaimed materials

• Using appliqué to repair or transform garments

Feel free to bring along a T-shirt of your own that could use a little uplifting — whether it’s covering a stain, repairing a hole, or simply giving it a new life.

No experience needed — just bring yourself (and something to sip). Come as you are, make something small, and connect with others who care about circularity in action.

Program

4:30 – 5:00 PM: Arrival + informal mingling

Guests arrive, grab a drink, and ease into the space.

5:00 PM: Welcome + introduction

Brief welcome and context for the Circular Economy Meet Up series.

5:10 PM: Host introduction – Slow Fashion Hub (me)

A short overview of the Hub by the founder Anastasia Gazis.

5:20 PM: Guest introductions (around the room)

Quick intros and shameless plugs.

5:45 PM – 7:30 PM: Flip & Sip – Networking through Making 

We’ll move into a more interactive format where networking happens through shared activity. Guests can move between simple upcycling stations, including:

• Turning old T-shirts into yarn

• Making macramé dog toys or key rings

• Creating fabric coasters from reclaimed materials (learning blanket stitch)

• Using appliqué to repair or transform garments (covering holes or stains)

This will run through to the end of the evening, allowing for more relaxed conversations and connections while people are making.

7:30 PM: Wrap up

Who is this event for?

Anyone interested in circular economy and sustainability — from business owners and creators to government, educators, and curious individuals. If you’re keen to connect, collaborate, and learn from real-world solutions, you’re welcome.

Parking

• Undercover: FOMO Car Park, 22 Henderson St, Fremantle

• Open air: Willson Parking, 10 Henderson St (corner William St)

What to bring

Name tag. BYO alcohol allowed.

Catering

Simple finger food and soft drinks will be provided.
This will be a BYO event.

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About Circular Economy Meetups

Circular Economy Perth was started by Sharka from Donut Waste and Franco from Loop Upcycling to unite local circular economy creators — businesses and individuals who value collaboration, knowledge‑sharing, and resourcefulness.

Our mission is simple: to connect, support, and empower each other so we can accelerate Perth and WA’s transition to a thriving circular economy.