Mitra Gruwell, Fix-It Fair Coordinator September 2023-
Favorite DIY Project: I helped design and make a custom fashion show runway that broke down flat and consisted of 4' X 4' sections that could be configured into a variety of shapes/lengths based on space available.
Why I got involved with the Toolbox Project: Having access to the right tools can be the difference between experiencing a project as a turbulent labor of love (or series of painstaking tasks) vs. a fluid expression of one's vision, creativity and design. I feel grateful to be involved in an organization that prioritizes access to tools that can result in more successful creative projects and happy makers!
About Me: I am an upcycle fashion/product designer, educator and event producer with a focus on business and program management, entrepreneurship and curriculum development. My personal mission is to make sustainable design using waste materials more accessible and affordable. I serve as the Board President and program manager/developer for nonprofit Viking Textile Maker Hub and teach workshops on Upcycling and Design Thinking, and mentor youth in these skills. I am a Sustainability Commissioner for the City of Eugene, Master Recycler, and have served on the board of the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene for over 12 years.
Favorite DIY Project: I helped design and make a custom fashion show runway that broke down flat and consisted of 4' X 4' sections that could be configured into a variety of shapes/lengths based on space available.
Why I got involved with the Toolbox Project: Having access to the right tools can be the difference between experiencing a project as a turbulent labor of love (or series of painstaking tasks) vs. a fluid expression of one's vision, creativity and design. I feel grateful to be involved in an organization that prioritizes access to tools that can result in more successful creative projects and happy makers!
About Me: I am an upcycle fashion/product designer, educator and event producer with a focus on business and program management, entrepreneurship and curriculum development. My personal mission is to make sustainable design using waste materials more accessible and affordable. I serve as the Board President and program manager/developer for nonprofit Viking Textile Maker Hub and teach workshops on Upcycling and Design Thinking, and mentor youth in these skills. I am a Sustainability Commissioner for the City of Eugene, Master Recycler, and have served on the board of the Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene for over 12 years.
