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June 2020
Mixed Media Landscape Collage
Let's create collage landscapes together in a free digital art workshop with Art From Scrap. Guest artist Jason Summers will teach this fun and colorful collage workshop. Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, June 3rd, at 3:00 pm . We'll use old newspaper, magazine cut outs, toilet paper rolls, watercolor, paper, and more to create unique landscape collages. Supplies for the workshop are materials that you most likely already have at home. You’ll need the following: A brown paper bag to…
Find out more »Cartooning with Prints
Make prints with veggies and cartoon over your prints to create fun characters. Guest artist Laura Denny will teach you how to use veggies to print and then techniques for cartooning. This workshop will meet via zoom at 3pm on Wednesday June 10th. Supplies for the workshop are materials that you most likely already have at home You’ll need the following: Pre-carved potatoes to print (parents will need to help with this before class, this is optional) Mushrooms, corn…
Find out more »July 2020
Make a Flip Book
Let's talk about cartooning and make flip books. Our art coordinator Rachel will teach you how to make your own paper flip book, and draw your own moving picture. This workshop will meet via zoom at 3pm on Wednesday July 1. Supplies for the workshop are materials that you most likely already have at home You’ll need the following: Paper black pen or marker Something to color with glue, tape or stapler Instructions for joining and a Zoom invitation…
Find out more »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 »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
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
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…
Find out more »Halloween Paper Bag Hats
Turn paper bags into fun Halloween hats! Guest artist Judy Nilsen will show you how to transform a paper bag into a Halloween hat. You'll also learn how to make Halloween-inspired decorations for your hats. Materials for this workshop are things you probably already have at home. If you're missing some supplies, you can shop the Art From Scrap Online Store for all of your creative reuse materials. Large brown paper grocery bags (2) Scissors Glue Paper (colorful paper, newspaper, old magazines)…
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