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Program Details 2017*

Title

Couture Alchemy: Clothing Art as Unique as You Are

Description

Learn the history and practice of Couture Alchemy and turn your wardrobe into walking works of art! For nearly all of history, people crafted their own clothes, celebrating the creativity, passions and values of their lives and communities. Blending ancestral tradition and modern sophistication into a timeless presentation that radiates dignity and sensuality, Couture Alchemy reclaims our birthright of beauty, humanity and freedom in our clothing with an art that is accessible to everyone—if you can sew a straight line, you can be a Couture Alchemist!

Presenter’s Name

Amy Luna Manderino

Presenter’s Website

https://www.amylunaland.com/

Presenter’s Bio

Mensan Amy Luna Manderino fashions clothing art from repurposed textiles, a technique she named Couture Alchemy. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's philosophy of organic architecture, she applied his maxim “form and function are one” to stylish clothing designed for the comfort and mobility of the unique wearer.

*Note: This program was offered last year and may or may not be offered again this year.

Deadlines

Registration - Join the fun at WeeM. Register at the door if you haven’t preregistered. The deadline for online registration was October 17.
Vendor space - Please complete and submit a Vendor Application by Wednesday, October 22nd. If you have any questions after reviewing the Vendor Flyer containing all the details, contact the WeeM Vendor Liaison .
Lodging - The deadline set by the hotel for the WeeM rate was October 9th.
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Room Sharing - Email us if you’re interested in sharing a room by submitting your preferences by Wednesday, October 29th.
Speaker/Meet & Greet/Tournament Submissions - The deadline to submit your proposal for a program, Meet & Greet, or tournament for WeeM was Monday, September 15th.

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