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

April School Holiday Workshops: Reshaping Waste

Choose your tickets

General Admission - Tuesday 22 April ticket

General Admission - Wednesday 23 April ticket

General Admission - Thursday 24 April ticket