April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste

April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste

Book now for a creative art program this school holidays at Curl Curl Creative Space exploring sustainability and the environment.

The program is run by Reshaping Waste, a local Northern Beaches business whose mission is to turn plastic waste into functional items, whilst empowering a community of change makers.

Book now, places are limited.  Ticketing options for 1 - 3 days.

Dates:

• Tuesday 22 April, 10am - 3pm
• Wednesday 23 April, 10am - 3pm
  
• Thursday 24 April, 10am – 3pm

Location

• Curl Curl Creative Space, 105 Abbott Rd Curl Curl

Program

Day 1: Tues 22 April, 10am – 3pm:

• Greendale Creeks site walk and clean up (adjacent to Curl Curl Creative Space)
• Litter Data Session
• Lunch break
• Get inspired by the morning walk and create an artwork using found objects / recycled materials.

Day 2: Wed 23 April, 10am – 3pm:

• Soft plastic upcycling to create carry bags or a wallet.
• Lunch break
• Textile upcycling to create wearable pouches for Wires: Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation
• Textile outcome: clothing, bag, etc.

Day 3: Thu 24 April, 10am – 3pm:

• Sort, shred and process hard plastics by type and colour
• Lunch break
• Learn how to make a range of items from pens, carabiner key rings, pockets combs and more.
• Pitchfest: learn about how to tackle plastic waste, work in groups to brainstorm a solution to fight impacts of plastic waste on the environment, pitch your ideas to a judge panel.

What’s provided?

• All materials, resources and templates provided by the Reshaping Waste team
• Staffed by the Reshaping Waste team guiding students through the activities
• Safety equipment i.e., googles, gloves etc. provided by the Reshaping Waste Team

What to bring?

• Enclosed footwear suitable for outdoor activities
• Sun safe clothing + hat
• Sunscreen for outdoor activity
• BYO lunch and snacks- lunch is not provided for students
• Water bottle

Contact
Arts & Cultural Development Officer
Northern Beaches Council

02 8495 7121

creative@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au