Traveling Trashformation Workshops

Brought to you by the Dumpster Diversion Project

All materials are provided. All that is required for participants to bring is their imagination!
(and have our waiver release form signed by a parent if under 18)

share with the participants the principles of conservation, recycling and Reuse
introduce the materials to be used in the creative process
discuss ways of constructing a piece of art/craft
facilitate the construction of the piece

All workshops include our mini display of items made from discarded items.
Information for teachers, parents etc on environmental resources in the community.

*** Warning: All workshops may result in participants never looking at their trash quite the same way again…
and thinking twice before they throw it away!

CD MAGIC! (all ages)

Workshops focus on transforming discarded CDs into art.
Includes: brief introduction on how a CD is made what materials are used to make it and why they make such cool ART material and should not be thrown away! All supplies are provided. Workshops run about 60 minutes for this one longer time for the CD mandalas may be required.

CD spinners
Pre made with a penny in the middle, Participants decorate with colorful permanent markers and then have spin off contests!

CD Fish
Make a beautiful CD Fish to hang! Partipants will trace and cut out fins, glue between 2 cd’s add some eyes.

CD Mandala’s
Make a beautiful CD Mandela to hang anywhere

OTHER WORKSHOPS

HUBCAP SHIELDS (teen workshop)
Found along roadsides everywhere hubcaps are an art medium not to be missed with this wonderful activity!

TALKING STICKS (all ages)
Using a variety of discarded items, and a stick, learn what a talking stick is and how it is used.

TRASHY RYTHYMS ( ages 8 on up)
Prayer Drums from discarded tape rolls

RAINSTICKS (ages 9 +)
Learn how a few nails and a cardboard tube can sound just like an authentic Rain stick!
Learn about why Rainforests are important.

RECORD ART 1 (ALL AGES)
Using discarded record albums & bright paint, and other discarded material, participants create wonderful colorful works of art that can be easily put on a wall!

RECORD ART 2
Records are pre drilled to make fabulous hanging mandalas

SIX PACK RING MAGIC (all ages)
Make a flower - all ages enjoy making our hyacinth flowers!
STAR
Make a star – involves lots and lots of stapling – good for older groups

CRAZY HAT DAY (all ages)
Participants make hats from a grocery sack & variety of discarded materials to reflect their personalities. Wacky creations are sure to be made from this workshop! Tons of Fun!

FIND THE INNER YOU WITH AN INNERTUBE! (teen workshop)
You won’t believe some of the things you can make with this wonderful material that is usually discarded! Make earrings, necklaces, wristbands, headbands and more!

SSSSSSSSSNAKES (age level 9 years+)
Using discarded ties, create a whimsical snake and learn why snakes are important to our environment!

SOCKART (ages 9+)
We can’t tell you where the matching sock went but we can show you what to do with the one that was left!

MAGIC WANDS (all ages)
We start with a basic rolled up tube of discarded mylar plans, and make a wonderful wand using various discarded materials!
ARTELOPES (ages 7+)
Make envelopes from calendars, maps. Easy and fun!

WHAT A MESS! (all ages)
This is an anything goes workshop. We bring the materials and participants use their imagination. Vacuum definitely required.

Generation Green Inc is a 501 c(3) Non profit.