Successfully Shop Secondhand

Do you long to purchase preloved clothing like a pro?

I’ve seen the panicked look of overwhelm in my clients eyes again and again when we enter an op shop: The cacophony of colours, the mismatched merchandising, the racks rammed full of clothing…and stuff, everywhere stuff.

This is not your regular retail shop.

To the trained eye, this is a treasure trove of preloved products at a planet friendly price. But to the uninitiated, it’s pure, overwhelming, clothing chaos!

During this 90 minute Masterclass, Hazel will guide you through professional styling techniques and tips and tricks from over 15 years of experience of 'Successfully Shopping Second Hand'. Learn to love shopping second hand so that you can emerge as the person who proudly says “thanks, I got it at the op shop” the next time you get a compliment on what you are wearing.

What's Included?

1. Learn how to find quality preloved pieces
2. Gain valuable insight into your own personal style
3. Get the skills to shop preloved like a pro
4. Combat the overwhelm of stepping into an op shop
5. Learn the art of sustainable shopping

About Your Host

Hazel is a sustainable fashion expert, specialising in curating wearable wardrobes, unique to each client. She offers personal styling, sustainable style workshops and tours. Hazel’s Sustainable Style Master Class is designed to teach you to curate your wardrobe so that it works hard for you and not the other way around.

Through a highly practical framework Hazel will show you how to look great in clothing you already own, buy less and be more intentional with your purchases, allowing you to be more sustainable in your fashion choices without compromising on style.

With Hazel’s expertise and straightforward approach to sustainable styling you will learn the skills to restyle, rewear and revitalise your wardrobe without buying anything new.

What to expect

Start time

Event activities will start on time, but if you are running late, you may still join.

Location

Inside - Binjar Room

Requirements

None

Type of event and expectations

Adult learning space- guests are requested to turn phones to silent, where possible, remain seated for the duration of the event, be respectful to facilitator and attendees alike and exit discreetly when needed. This event is unlikely to be suitable for children.

Accessibility

sitting/standing/walking requirements.

Disabled parking is available at front of Centre, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email the centre at (08)9364 0191 or piney.lakes@melville.wa.gov.au

Directions to centre

Please consider using public transportation. A bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, is conveniently located near the Centre and services multiple routes.

The Centre is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.

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Recycling hub

Bring the following items for recycling at Piney Lakes when you attend a workshop: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, writing instruments, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids and beer can clips.