THEME NIGHT
upcycliNg nigHt
Give old pieces new life. Upcycling Night is a monthly evening at Living Room centered on repurposing, repairing, embellishing, and transforming clothing, textiles, accessories, and other items, with support from local upcycling artists and creative entrepreneurs.
This is not a traditional step-by-step workshop. Instead, guests are invited to explore freely, experiment creatively, and receive informal guidance throughout the evening from a rotating group of creative guides specializing in different upcycling techniques and materials.
Bring a piece you’ve been wanting to reinvent — whether it’s a denim jacket, pair of jeans, tote bag, T-shirt, accessory, or fabric item — and spend the evening creating in community.
No prior experience is necessary. Beginners are welcome.
What to Expect
Open creative studio environment
Informal hands-on guidance from local upcycling artists
Shared materials and inspiration
Flexible, self-directed creative exploration
Community-centered atmosphere
Guests Are Encouraged to Bring
Clothing items
Denim pieces
Bags or accessories
Fabric/textiles
Items in need of repair, customization, or transformation
Whether you come with a full vision or no idea where to start, Upcycle Night is designed to make creativity feel approachable, collaborative, and low-pressure.
Included in your ticket: Living Room will provide a shared selection of basic materials and supplies, while participating artists may also offer specialty tools, techniques, and inspiration throughout the night.
If you would like additional access to the full art library, which includes collage, watercolor, beads & drawing materials, add on access for $10 at checkout.
Meet your hosts
Ashley Kurth-Reinhart (@palomavintagedesigns) is an artist, musician, educator, and professional treasure hunter obsessed with transformation. Through Paloma Vintage Designs and the ReFashion Show, she turns forgotten jewelry, discarded materials, and fashion waste into bold wearable art with a story to tell. Whether teaching workshops or building community events, her work is rooted in the belief that old things — and sometimes people too — deserve a second chance to become something extraordinary.
Sophie Kanter (@alittlechickadee) is a textile artist who works with embroidery and natural dyes. Her practice centers around a passion for upcycling, thrifting, mending, and slow fashion.
Sophia Mondragon (@dragongrl.vintage) is a Washington, DC-based designer, stylist, upcycler, vintage curator, and founder of Dragon Girl Vintage. After leaving a career in politics, she began channeling her lifelong love for fashion and sustainability into creative work that celebrates individuality. Drawing inspiration from art, music, and subculture, her work blends curated vintage and creative reuse into unique pieces that are bold, expressive, and unapologetically personal.