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The Art of Upcycling
April 8 @ 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Today's Drop-In Workshop
The average person in the U.S. creates nearly five pounds of waste per day, and only about 32% of it is recycled or composted. That adds up to almost 300 million tons of trash each year. What if some of that “waste” could become art?
Join the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) on Wednesday, April 8th for a drop in workshop on upcycling. We will hold this event from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the SLA barn building. Here we’ll transform everyday discarded materials into imaginative sculptures, mosaics, and characters. Using bottle caps, aluminum cans, plastic lids, old electronics, and other recycled materials, participants will reimagine trash as treasure.
All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring clean recyclables from home to incorporate into their designs. Come ready to experiment, collaborate, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece of art and a fresh perspective on what we throw away.
This program is for anyone. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Location
Squam Lakes Association
This program will be held in the SLA Barn. The Barn is located on the far side of campus from the office. To find the barn, park in the main lot, head away from the office, and cross a wooden bridge. The barn is the big wooden building past a small cottage.
Squam Lakes Association
What to bring
For today's program, all materials will be provided. Some things to consider bringing include a thinking cap, some creative juices, and possibly a Pinterest board.
Although not required, bringing some recycling of your own is highly recommended. Anything from old rope to miscellaneous bolts could turn into a spectacular creation.
Meet this week's guide
Macie Kane is one of our new Americorps members. She recently graduated from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a degree in environmental biology. She loves hiking, rock climbing, and a good sunset. She enjoys sharing her love of nature with others and is excited to share it with you!
When she's not outside, you can find her under a cozy blanket reading or crafting.
