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July 2020
Reuse Robots Art Workshop
Turn your old boxes and containers into robots. Our art coordinator Rachel will teach you how to take your recycling and create your very own robots. Supplies for the workshop are materials that you most likely already have at home You’ll need the following: Cereal box, small box, or any reuse container Something to color with Tape or glue Paper Things to decorate your robot: tin foil, construction paper, pipe cleaners or any reuse materials. Instructions for joining and…
Find out more »Cardboard Construction Workshop
Let's see what creations we can make out of cardboard. Turn old boxes into buildings, bridges, and so much more. Our Art Coordinator Rachel will teach you how to repurpose an old box into new creations! Rachel will show you several different methods you can use to create sculptures with your boxes. Supplies for the workshop are materials that you most likely already have at home You’ll need the following: Cereal box, small box, or any old box or cardboard Something…
Find out more »Explore Ecology Summer Clubhouse
We are offering a super fun alternative to in-person camp this year, our new online Explore Ecology Summer Clubhouse. Join us on Zoom for art and garden workshops, games, and nature-based learning all offered at no cost to you! Explore Ecology wants to engage lots of children this summer and make environmental and art education accessible for our community. We've decided to make our Summer Clubhouse free of charge, so more kids can attend. If you’re looking for a little bit of structure for your children now that…
Find out more »Cardboard Animals
Let's keep creating with cardboard. This week we will make cardboard animals that can even stand up. Lions, tigers, bears and more will come alive with your old boxes. Supplies for the workshop are materials that you most likely already have at home You’ll need the following: Cereal box, small box, or any old box or cardboard Something to color with Scissors Colorful paper scraps (optional) Instructions for joining and a Zoom invitation will be emailed to all registered…
Find out more »Paper Sculptures
Turn paper into abstract hanging sculptures. We'll show you some paper folding techniques and how to make these fun one of a kind sculptures. Supplies for the workshop are materials that you most likely already have at home You’ll need the following: Paper (different colors is best but anything works) Scissors Stapler Pencil String and a paper clip (optional to hang your work) Instructions for joining and a Zoom invitation will be emailed to all registered attendees on Wednesday morning.…
Find out more »August 2020
Explore Ecology Summer Clubhouse
We are offering a super fun alternative to in-person camp this year, our new online Explore Ecology Summer Clubhouse. Join us on Zoom for art and garden workshops, games, and nature-based learning all offered at no cost to you! Explore Ecology wants to engage lots of children this summer and make environmental and art education accessible for our community. We've decided to make our Summer Clubhouse free of charge, so more kids can attend. If you’re looking for a little bit of structure for your children now that…
Find out more »Tiny Houses
Let's make little houses out of found materials. Get a container and gather some materials like rocks, buttons, fabric, anything that you have around. If you want a kit full of all the materials for this project you can buy one from the Art From Scrap online store. Please note you must purchase a kit from Art From Scrap a week before the workshop in order to pick it up in time. Supplies for the workshop are materials that…
Find out more »October 2020
Paper Succulents Workshop
A plant you never have to water! Learn to create beautiful succulents out of paper. We will learn about the forms and construction to make your very own paper cacti. Art From Scrap Art Coordinator Rachel will lead this workshop on Wednesday October 7th at 3pm. Materials for this workshop are things you probably already have at home! Missing some supplies? Shop the Art From Scrap online store for all your creative reuse needs. Paper (construction paper works well) Scissors…
Find out more »Bird Collage
Create collages inspired by birds and nature. Guest artists Emily will show you how to re-purpose paper to make new compositions. Use this technique to create something beautiful out of paper you already had. Materials for this workshop are things you probably already have at home! A pencil Gather papers for collage such as music note paper, maps, pages from a book etc. Non shiny magazine papers only 1 piece of watercolor or heavy paper Watercolors Paint brush Water container…
Find out more »Jack O’ Lantern Window Hanger Workshop
Make a jack o’ lantern to add some Halloween cheer to your windows. Guest artist Derek Mast will teach you how to draw and decorate your pumpkin to create your very own jack o’ lantern. Materials for this workshop are things you probably have at home. If you're missing some supplies, you can shop the Art From Scrap Online Store for all of your creative reuse supplies. You'll need the following: Construction paper (orange, blue, black) or light and dark paper to…
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