QFSF Conference - Implications of Consumerism
- March 30th 2023 -
For our second annual conference we choose our theme to be the Implications of Consumerism. Our keynote speaker was Dr. Christiane Arndt, a Queen's professor with current research in Minimalist practices and literature.
After the presentation students were able to participate at our workshop centres and learn a new skill as instructed by our team members. Centres included: fabric painting, jewellery making, crocheting, patchwork, and vision board making.
We also had a number of student run brands selling their handmade and thrifted goods, and a station for Bags of Promise for students to donate items to for local homeless shelters.
Jewellery Making & Swap
- March 28th 2023 -
To celebrate our conference we held a jewelry-making workshop led by Sydney, owner of the student-run-brand 'Stars and Nostalgia'. In addition to the workshop, students were encouraged to bring their previously loved jewelry to swap!
St. Patrick's Day Sale
- March 15th 2023 -
Our club members worked to rework, design, upcycle, and crochet pieces for Queen's students to wear during St. Patrick's Day celebrations! All pieces are handmade, in an effort to provide students with more 'green' options to wear beyond March 17th celebrations.
QFSF x QBFA Vision Board Workshop
- March 9th 2023 -
In collaboration with Queen's Black Fashion Association, we hosted a vision board-making night! Students were able to cut up thrifted books and magazines to make some gorgeous collages.
Blind Date with a Fit 2.0
- February 6th 2023 -
Back by popular demand...students were able to bring their previously loved clothing to the ARC to swap for new recycled pieces. All clothing was used for the Blind Date with a Fit event.
​Similar to the famous 'blind date with a book' events, Blind Date with a Fit will use clothes from our clothing drive and be placed into brown paper bags with descriptors to the pieces inside. Students will be able to purchase mystery clothing bundles for low costs between $1-10! All unused clothing will be donated to YGK Thrift.
Patchwork Workshop
- October 25th 2022 -
In collaboration with AMS Commission of Environmental Sustainability for Sustainability Month, we hosted a workshop to up-cycle old and unused clothing. We demonstrated to students how to use those old materials to make unique bags!
Homecoming Sale
- October 19th 2022 -
Members of our club up-cycled and hand made tricolour pieces to provide Queen's students with more sustainable options for homecoming!
Blind Date with a Fit
- October 3rd 2022 -
Similar to the famous 'blind date with a book' events, Blind Date with a Fit will use clothes from our clothing drive and be placed into brown paper bags with descriptors to the pieces inside. Students will be able to purchase mystery clothing bundles for low costs between $1-10! All unused clothing will be donated to YGK Thrift.
Clothing Drive Swap and Drop
- September 28th & 29th 2022 -
Students were able to bring their previously loved clothing to the ARC to swap for new recycled pieces. All clothing was used for the Blind Date with a Fit event.
DIY Tote Bag Painting
- March 29th 2022 -
Students got the chance to design, paint, and take home their own tote bags. There were so many creative designs, and it was so fun to see the bags be put to use around campus!
Queen's for Sustainable Fashion Conference
- March 24th 2022 -
Students were invited to explore a variety of student-run businesses, meet with like-minded people, and listen to three incredible speakers, who explored topics like entrepreneurship, sustainable fashion, and creativity.
