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Consumption to Creativity – A Special Sustainable Fashion Workshop with an Appearance by Miss Pennsylvania, Miranda Moore!

May 21, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

FREE but registration required

Kids in grades 3 – 8 can join us for a special hands-on workshop about sustainable fashion: Consumption to Creativity!

Participants will learn about the differences between fast and sustainable fashion and the environmental impacts of fashion waste. Every student will get to craft their own wearable fashion piece using upcycled and recycled materials. The workshop features a special appearance by Miss Pennsylvania, Miranda Moore!

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This workshop is presented FREE thanks to the generous support of LancasterMakes. Space is limited and registration is required. Please only sign up if you can attend!


About Miss Pennsylvania, Miranda Moore

A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Miranda Moore, is an Environmental Engineer, Sustainability Professional, Accomplished Clarinet Player, and Miss Pennsylvania 2023.

Miranda graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Georgia in 2021.  While at the University of Georgia, Miranda was a member of the Red Coat Band.  She is currently enrolled in the Social Impact Strategy certificate program at the University of Pennsylvania.

Miranda is a fierce advocate for raising awareness of how important the environment is and how our choices impact it.  Her goal is to provide people with the resources to make a difference.  She is traveling across the state to accomplish that goal.  Miranda is a huge proponent of women in STEM careers.

She is also an advocate for Take Action in Fashion.  Her goal is to change how we buy, wear, and think about fashion through awareness, representation, and engagement.  She is traveling across the state raising awareness for sustainability in fashion and the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry, and respect for people who make the garments.

Miranda brought her advocacy to a national stage where she represented Pennsylvania at the Miss America Competition in January 2024.


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Date:
May 21, 2024
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost:
FREE but registration required
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The Lancaster Science Factory
454 New Holland Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602 United States
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(717) 509-6363
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