A lgiht up message board that says 'Upcycling', and is surrounded by pairs of jeans with scissors and measuring tape

Waste up! workshop series

Wed 4 October 2023
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Wed 4 October 2023 – Wed 25 October 2023

Boroondara Youth Hub

Level 1, 360 Burwood Road
Hawthorn VIC 3122

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$5 per session

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10/04/2023 4:00 pm 10/25/2023 6:00 pm Waste up! workshop series Join artist facilitator Nicky Tsekouras in a 4-week after school workshop series designed specifically for people aged 10 to 16.This informative and practical workshop will teach participants the fundamental skills to up-cycle waste materials into usable everyday items.Upcycle soft plastics and various paper types such as poster paper, cardboard, and discarded street posters to create unique art pieces. These will be showcased in an art exhibition in the Gallery of Young Art (GOYA) at Boroondara Youth launched in November as part of National Recycling Week.Participants will learn basic hand sewing, collaging and zero-waste planning skills and be encouraged to showcase their originality, sustainability, ingenuity, and creativity.This workshop series is perfect for environmentally conscious young people looking to reduce waste, create something beautiful and engage with the community. At the end of the workshop series, participants will contribute to an exhibition showcasing their up-cycled art pieces.Sign up for all 4 sessions or book into the individual workshops that suit you.All materials will be provided.The ‘Waste Up! workshop series’ is proudly presented by Boroondara Arts and Boroondara Youth as a part of the 'Make, Mend, Do: Crafting a circular economy' program. You can see the full program on our Make, Mend, Do page.This event is part of Craft Contemporary 2023, an annual festival delivered by Craft Victoria.Other ways to bookYou can also book tickets by phone, using a credit card or debit card. Credit card surcharges apply, find out more on our Payments page. To book a ticket by phone, you can call us on (03) 9278 4770 and select option 1. You will need to provide your payment details.Accessibility in this spaceCompanion Cards and Carers Cards are accepted for this event. If you have one of these cards and would like to book a ticket, please book your tickets by calling (03) 9278 4770.Accessible features include:Accessible car parkingAccessible drop-off areaAutomatic doorsAccessible toiletsRampsClear signageLiftsQuiet areasWide passageways , City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public

Event details

Join artist facilitator Nicky Tsekouras in a 4-week after school workshop series designed specifically for people aged 10 to 16.

This informative and practical workshop will teach participants the fundamental skills to up-cycle waste materials into usable everyday items.

Upcycle soft plastics and various paper types such as poster paper, cardboard, and discarded street posters to create unique art pieces. These will be showcased in an art exhibition in the Gallery of Young Art (GOYA) at Boroondara Youth launched in November as part of National Recycling Week.

Participants will learn basic hand sewing, collaging and zero-waste planning skills and be encouraged to showcase their originality, sustainability, ingenuity, and creativity.

This workshop series is perfect for environmentally conscious young people looking to reduce waste, create something beautiful and engage with the community. At the end of the workshop series, participants will contribute to an exhibition showcasing their up-cycled art pieces.

All materials will be provided.

The ‘Waste Up! workshop series’ is proudly presented by Boroondara Arts and Boroondara Youth as a part of the 'Make, Mend, Do: Crafting a circular economy' program. You can see the full program on our Make, Mend, Do page.

This event is part of Craft Contemporary 2023, an annual festival delivered by Craft Victoria.

Other ways to book

You can also book tickets by phone, using a credit card or debit card. Credit card surcharges apply, find out more on our Payments page.

To book a ticket by phone, you can call us on (03) 9278 4770 and select option 1. You will need to provide your payment details.

Accessibility in this space

Companion Cards and Carers Cards are accepted for this event. If you have one of these cards and would like to book a ticket, please book your tickets by calling (03) 9278 4770.

Accessible features include: