Beanies, Belts & Bracelets : A Creative Sustainable, Upcycling Workshop

Join fellow sustainable fashion minded Chicagoans at CCRX for a FREE panel discussion and workshop. Event attendees will hear from multidisciplinary artists Dayo, Kristine Brandel and Warren Cole Ackerman about their experiences incorporating sustainable practices into their textile works. After the discussion, event attendees will get to try their hand at a variety of sustainable fashion projects with beanie, bracelet and belt making with the panel members!

Warren Cole Ackerman

Warren Cole Ackerman is a Chicago-based multidisciplinary artist working in fashion, film, and sculptural material exploration. He is the founder of AKS-FAB, an independent fashion label known for its one-of-one, upcycled garments created from unconventional and repurposed materials.

Cole's global upbringing deeply informs his approach to language, collaboration, and self-expression. His work challenges systems of waste and consumerism by transforming discarded materials into wearable art, reframing sustainability as both aesthetic and ethical practice.

Dayo