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April 2021
Stick Puppet Pals
This week let's make fun puppets in this week's art workshop. Our art coordinator Rachel will guide you through making puppets out of reuse material. Material for this workshop are all things you probably already have at home. If you need extra materials your can always shop the Art From Scrap Online store. The link to join this workshop will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email. Materials: Crayons Cardboard food containers (cereal boxes, mac and cheese box…
Find out more »Mixed up Animal Tails
Join guest artist Judy Nilsen in this week's art workshop. Create animals with fun tails. If you need materials for this workshop you can shop Art From Scrap online. The link to join this virtual class will be sent in your registration confirmation email. Materials: Paper Pencil Scissors Glue Cardboard tubes (optional) Markers or crayons Yarn If you have any questions or concerns please email rachel@exploreecology.org
Find out more »Let’s Make a puzzle
Make a reuse puzzle in this week's art workshop. Materials for this workshop are things you probably already have at home. If you need more creative reuse materials you can always get more at the Art From Scrap online store. The link to join class will be sent in your registration confirmation email. Materials: A cereal box or any light cardboard Scissors Something to color with Pencil Scrap paper If you have any questions or concerns email rachel@exploreecology.org
Find out more »Circle Art
Join us for this weeks art workshop with guest artist Emily. Create art using circles. The link to join the workshop will be sent in your registration Materials: 1 brown paper grocery bag White and black acrylic or tempera paint A large paint brush Scissors Glue stick Soup can Plate or something to put paint on Pieces of cardboard- a small square and longer rectangle piece Twine or thicker string Piece of tape Pastels in a variety of color including…
Find out more »May 2021
Spring Flowers
Create fun spring flowers in this virtual workshop. These eco friendly flowers make great mothers day gifts! Once you register for this workshop an email will be sent to confirm your registration which includes the link to join class. The materials for this workshops are things your probably already have at home. Materials: Reuse paper (paper bags or old paper) egg carton something to color with scissors tape or glue pipe cleaner (optional) Beads and button (optional) Bring whatever you…
Find out more »Leaf Buddies
Make some nature inspired art in this week's workshop. Take leaves and use their shapes to create fun characters. Art Coordinator Rachel will guide you through this project. Materials for this workshop are things you probably already have at home. Leaves (gather fallen leaves from outside or a few from a tree) Markers, oil pastel or paint Paper Pencil Glue or tape
Find out more »Reuse Robots
In this week's art workshop make robots out of reuse materials. Art Coordinator Rachel will guide you through this fun project. We'll make our own creations out of reuse materials. Materials for this workshop are things you probably already have at home. Materials: A small cardboard box (a cereal or mac and cheese box works great) Paper towel tubes Paper Markers or Crayons Glue or Tape *optional* pipe cleaners, buttons, any extra materials you may have to make your…
Find out more »June 2021
Accordion Book Workshop
Make a little book entirely out of reuse materials in this week's art workshop. Rachel, our Art Coordinator, will lead you through the steps in making your own accordion book. This project is a fun way to make picture books, small journals and more. Materials: cardboard paper (reuse paper is great for this) glue scissors something to color with
Find out more »September 2021
Creek Week Art Workshop
Learn about the importance of local watersheds and how we can reduce waste to keep them clean. Make a steelhead trout sculpture out of reuse materials that may have ended up in the landfill. This workshop will take place via Zoom and a link to join will be emailed to attendees the day of the workshop. Materials you will need for this workshop are: 2 paper towel or toilet paper rolls Paper and/or cardboard Scissors Glue or Tape Something to…
Find out more »October 2021
Art Workshop at Climate+Art=Change
Join us for this special all ages art workshop as a part of the Climate +Art=Change event at the Community Arts Workshop (CAW). The free two-day in-person event is for the entire family, including a juried art exhibit and art sale, a full schedule of speakers, eco-minded children’s activities, educational videos, and informative displays from the Santa Barbara Chapter of Climate Reality. Our Art Coordinator Rachel will show you how to create paper plants. Take reuse materials to make the…
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