Threads of Change: A Community Screening and Clothes Swap Event

Join Black Fiber and Textile Network, and Bedstuy Clothes Swap at Lips Cafe for an evening exploring the intersection of fiber, sustainability, and Black identity. There will be a screening of the bftn documentary followed by a discussion about the work of bftn members, and Black regenerative fiber futures. The event will conclude with a clothes swap provided by Bedstuy Clothes Swap.
Event Highlights:

• Film Screening: The evening will begin with a short introduction and special screening of Woven From Nature, bftn’s short documentary which explores the connection between fiber and textile systems, our environment, and Black identity through cultural preservation.
  
• Talkback Session: After the film, join us for an engaging discussion and Q&A about the work of bftn members, and Black regenerative fiber futures.
  
• Clothes Swap: We’ll wrap up the event with a community clothes swap, hosted by Bed-Stuy Clothes Swap. Bring up to 5 gently used items to trade in 10-minute intervals. This will ensure everyone has a chance to swap and refresh their wardrobe with new finds!

Refreshments will be available for purchase at

Clothes Swap Participants:

1. Bring up to 5 gently used items to trade in 10-minute intervals. This will ensure everyone has a chance to swap and refresh their wardrobe with new finds!
2. Please bring a Tote bag to carry your new finds
3. Take note of people’s personal space as you move about the space while searching and swapping. Respect and treat others the way they want to be treated.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lips Cafe, 1412 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, United States