Upcycling Expert - Annie Temmink

Annie Temmink

Annie completed her BA in sculpture and math from Davidson College in North Carolina, and received a Thomas J Watson Foundation Fellowship to travel independently for twelve months studying fashion and textiles.  From Indonesia to Japan, India to Uganda and Tanzania, she worked with village women, dove through sprawling second-hand markets and explored fashion in the world’s biggest cities and smallest towns.  The scope of her studies took her from preparing plants for organic dyes to exploring the factories that produce clothing for brand name stores.

Much of Annie’s inspiration comes from common or unwanted materials whose wide availability sparked her interest in recycling materials six years ago. Now she transforms repurposed clothing into sculpture for solo exhibitions and larger installations. Her work catches attention including that of trend forecasting companies in New York and private collectors on the east coast. Annie looks forward to blogging about her experiences and showing you how to create fabulous projects (clothing, jewelry and beyond) with materials from Goodwill.

Annie currently designs and makes clothing and accessories (and dances like-a-fool) in Charlottesville, Virginia. To learn more and to see Annie's projects visit: www.artemmink.com

DIY Holiday Cards

Posted by Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Dec 17, 2014 2:23:00 PM

Running out of gift ideas?

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Topics: holiday cards, gift ideas from Goodwill, Annie Temmink, holiday gifts

Break Bread

Posted by Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Dec 10, 2014 12:40:00 PM

Homemade breads and muffins are such a treat when the weather is cold. In about an hour you can make a big batch of carrot raisin, zucchini, or blueberry-lemon muffins.  With a little tissue paper and a fun baking dish, or box, you can turn these delicious treats into covetable Christmas gifts!

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Topics: Annie Temmink, holiday cooking, holiday gifts, baking bread

The Gift of Memories

Posted by Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Dec 3, 2014 11:13:00 AM

This year, give your friends an experience to remember!

Goodwill is the place to imagine, create, and give unique and memorable experiences to your friends. How do you give an experience? Well that’s entirely up to you, but here are a few fun ideas to get your imagination started.

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Topics: gift ideas, holiday giving, Annie Temmink, holiday gifts