Book now for a creative art program this school holidays at Curl Curl Creative Space exploring sustainability and the environment. Suitable for kids aged 7 -12. 

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.  

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 activity
• Sun safe clothing + hat 
• Sunscreen for outdoor activity 
• BYO Lunch and snacks, lunch is not provided for students.
• Water Bottles