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Trashion Fashion 101: The Runway Edition
This Free Open Studio is supported by Creative Sonoma
Learn runway design with recycled materials at this free Trashion Fashion workshop. Get tools, supplies, and expert guidance to create sustainable couture.
About the Class
Curious about being a Trashion Fashion runway designer and not sure where to start? Trashion Fashion 101: The Runway Edition is a free open studio, demo and Q&A with Spencer DeSylva, the Trashion Icon. This one is all about the runway experience that will take place at Sonoma Vet’s Hall on April 18th, 2026.
You will also have access to get started with space, tools, supplies and recycled materials from the Trash wall (donated materials) or feel free to BYOT (Bring your own Trash!) You will be able to continue your project at Fiber Arts Happy Hour on Wednesdays from 4 -6 pm or scheduling an open studio time after the 101 workshop. Find your Trashion community, create and collaborate.
Spencer has worn many Trashion hats from a social media manager to an Artist in Residence to becoming a mentor, teacher, and key member of the SCC Trashion Team. They turn trash into trashion, crap into couture, and garbage into glamour!
About your Instructor
Spencer DeSylva
Spencer DeSylva is a dedicated individual who is passionate about living an extravagant life in the arts, from globe-trotting to trashion fashion shows. They spent five years living in London and Manchester, U.K., where they graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Promotion from Manchester Metropolitan University. During their stay in the U.K., Spencer worked for various fashion names, including Paul Smith and Philip Treacy.
After exploring their passion for fashion illustration and working in art galleries, Spencer decided to fully devote their life to fashion and living fabulously. So far, they have been successful in this endeavor. After returning to Sonoma County, Spencer has made the annual Sonoma Trashion Fashion Show the centerpiece of their year. They host trashion classes, held a year-long trashion artist residency at the SCC, and occasionally steal the show, making them the resident Trashion Icon, 2025 Winning Designer of “Best Use of Non Recyclable Materials) and without whom Trashion Fashion would not be the same. But like any phenomenon, one cannot read about Spencer to understand them. You must experience them.
Membership has its benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Trashion Fashion 101: The Runway Edition
Learn runway design with recycled materials at this free Trashion Fashion workshop. Get tools, supplies, and expert guidance to create sustainable couture.
Schedule
Monday, January 26, 2026
6:00 – 8:00 PM
This Session
Monday, January 26, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location
Experience Level
Beginning, All-Levels, Intermediate and AdvancedAge(s)
13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18-overFree Open Studio
