"“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted, then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production." Pete Seeger
Learn about different types of waste, think about traditional disposal of solid waste, experience the relevance of upcycling and implementing alternatives to reduce waste. This workshop allows participants of all ages to look at waste as an opportunity to be creative. The sessions integrate environmental education with art through upcycling activities.
Activities:
One artist helps participants make two crafts or one picture frame from recycled materials (see table below with a list of crafts available). The crafts that the participants create are a constant reminder to them that waste does not always have to end up in the landfill but can have other creative uses.
Impact:
The upcycling workshop has been offered in different venues such as libraries, birthday parties, summer camps, online sessions and for elementary and high school’s students. This program has been key to build a culture of environmental awareness and most importantly, develop concrete actions towards a more sustainable world. Annually about 2,000 families and students, including teachers, seniors, and the public have engaged in hands-on learning activities and changing behavior in an enjoyable atmosphere through the arts. Thanks to our customers we have diverted from the landfill: 3 tonnes of corrugated cardboard and 900 Kg of plastic bottles.
Details:
● Duration of workshop: 90 minutes.
● Workshops can be customized for all ages.
● Available in-person or as an online session (we will ship the materials to your home).
● Available in English or Spanish.
| Celebration | Crafts Avaiable | |
|---|---|---|
| Recycled Corrugated Cardboard | Recycled Plastic Bottles | |
| Valentine ’s Day (February) |
 Doll (Boy or Girl)  Picture frame with hearts  Boxes |
 Clip holder  Flowerpot |
| Earth’s Day (April) |
 Butterfly  Rooster  Frog  Cat and Mouse  Baby Owl  Owl Magnet / pin  Picture frame with flowers  Picture frame ocean |
 Turtle  Fish  Jelly fish  Flowers |
| Mother’s Day (May) |
 Hen with chicks  Napkin holder  Jewelry case  Earrings |
 Flower Pot  Flowers |
| Father’s Day (June) |
 Pencil holder  Note holder  Picture frame |
 Pencilholder |
| Christmas (December) |
 Christmas Tree  Angels  Christmas Decorations (Doves and pigeons) |
 Poinsettia  Ornaments |