Reuse Crafts: Gift Wrap & Decorations, Saturday, 12/5/15

Reuse Crafts: Gift Wrap & Decorations, Saturday, 12/5/15
This Saturday, we are hosting a casual, all ages and all skill levels craft workshop from 12 – 3 PM. Drop in and choose from three tables of free crafting activities! Learn to make decorative wreaths out of re-purposed books (check out the example in the photo); create your own customized potato print wrapping paper;… Read more »

Holiday Workshop: DIY Festive Decor, 12/15/13

Holiday Workshop: DIY Festive Decor, 12/15/13
Our holiday line up of events continues this weekend with two offerings for craft enthusiasts! On Sunday, spend a relaxed, jolly afternoon with art instructor, urban farmer, and former museum specialist Ellen Evangeliste. We’ll be making wrapping paper, ornaments, and more with recycled and reused materials. Decorate your tree and wrap your presents with homemade… Read more »

Holiday Schedule and Events from the Ecology Center, 11/29 – 12/24/13

Holiday Schedule and Events from the Ecology Center, 11/29 - 12/24/13
Festivities are coming! We’re bringing a line up of craft workshops, celebrations, and special member events this December. Also with the holiday this week, our programs will run on a special schedule, with the Farmers’ Market, Recycling and Store closed to observe Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28. We’re excited to share these events to celebrate… Read more »

Today at the Farmers’ Market: Plastic-Free Crafting and Info Swap!

Today at the Farmers' Market: Plastic-Free Crafting and Info Swap!
Our Breaking the Chains of Plastic event series is continuing with a hands-on event at the Farmers’ Market today. Come down to Adeline and 63rd for new, creative tools for living plastic-free! This afternoon is devoted to both DIY and information sharing that you can use to replace the plastics in your life with healthier… Read more »

Making Holiday Gifts from Reuse Materials Workshop this Saturday, 12/1/12

Making Holiday Gifts from Reuse Materials Workshop this Saturday, 12/1/12
If you’re stumped for budget friendly gifts, come and pick up some new ideas at this Saturday’s workshop! Also serves as purposeful purging for abundant household items. Join JB, of DRAGA design, for a fun-filled, easy-going workshop where you can turn your piles of stuff into gifts and useful items you can use everyday. Learn… Read more »