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

Summer Shoe Revival

Posted by Jamie Klinger-Krebs on Jun 25, 2014 12:02:00 PM

I have a favorite pair of shoes from Goodwill- they are simple canvas sneakers that I have completely worn out.  Instead of buying new ones, however, I wanted to see if I could bring them back with a fresh coat of paint.  It turns out you just need house paint, brushes, and a clear protectant to add function and style to the shoes you find at Goodwill.

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Topics: upcycle, Upcycling, Annie Temmink, shoe revival, painting shoes