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Adult Workshops At UpCycle, we celebrate the creative side of ALL of us, not just the youngsters or those who call themselves "artists." Our adult programming provides you an opportunity to connect with your right brain ("get in your right mind") again and find new, unusual and beautiful ways to use cast-off and recycled materials. Workshops are limited to 14 participants, and are open to anyone ages 16+. Workshops are $40 and include materials Wednesday nights from 7 - 9 PM (please arrive 15 mins early) Location: UpCycle Creative Reuse Studio 5380-D Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, Virginia 22304 Please note: If we do not meet the minimum registration of 6, the class may be canceled. Registrations are refundable ONLY if made 7 days in advance of the workshop date. |
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October 9 – Cabinet of Curiosities
A cabinet of curiosities is a collection of found objects that the curator is curious about and finds intriguing. Mallory will show you how to upcycle a cigar box of your choice into a mini cabinet of curiosities to display. Cigar boxes and decorative mixed media will be provided as well as some found objects.
October 16 – Halloween Kitsch Statement Jewelry
Be the hit of your Halloween party by wearing a statement piece that is sure to turn (doll) heads. We'll take spooky decor and guide you through the process of creating a unique necklace or bracelet that you can wear year after year.
October 23 – Crayon-Painted candles
Ever wished your candles could have a little more pizazz? In this workshop, we'll be learning how to decorate plain white candles with crayon wax, creating beautiful and functional DIY decor pieces!
October 30 – Spook Your Decor
Join us for a special Halloween-themed adult workshop! We will be making spooky DIY decor using reuse materials. Participants will be turning old photographs and postcards into eerie art pieces by painting ghosts and ghouls where you'd never expect them, and making decorative and witchy potions out of donated bottles and mixed media. Come get into the Halloween spirit with UpCycle!
November 6 – Jeweled Trees and Wreaths
Get ready for the holiday season by creating your own upcycled wreath or tree using repurposed jewelry. Bring your own broken or unwanted jewelry and/or use materials from UpCycle to create one of a kind decorations that will last year after year.
November 13 – Prints & Greeting Cards using Linocut Block Printing
Empower yourself to make unique and personalized greeting cards. Learn the technique of linocutting to create rubber stamps for block printing. Mallory will teach you how to carve and print the stamp. You will take home your unique stamp to be reused again and again, as well as 5 greeting cards and envelopes.
November 20 – Upcycled Holiday Wreaths
In this workshop we will use UpCycle's abundant supplies to create a one of a kind wreath you can use for years to come!
December 4 – Bottlecap Holiday Ornaments
Get in the holiday spirit by upcycling bottlecaps into mini masterpieces! Bottlecaps are a versatile reuse material with a lot of creative potential. We will look at examples of past projects and come up with new ideas for how to use this common object to create fun ornaments and holiday decor.
December 11 – Button collage with stitches
Create your own artwork with a variety of buttons attached to fabric with decorative stitches. Trees, flowers, hearts or an abstract design can all be made with some buttons and embroidery threads.
A cabinet of curiosities is a collection of found objects that the curator is curious about and finds intriguing. Mallory will show you how to upcycle a cigar box of your choice into a mini cabinet of curiosities to display. Cigar boxes and decorative mixed media will be provided as well as some found objects.
October 16 – Halloween Kitsch Statement Jewelry
Be the hit of your Halloween party by wearing a statement piece that is sure to turn (doll) heads. We'll take spooky decor and guide you through the process of creating a unique necklace or bracelet that you can wear year after year.
October 23 – Crayon-Painted candles
Ever wished your candles could have a little more pizazz? In this workshop, we'll be learning how to decorate plain white candles with crayon wax, creating beautiful and functional DIY decor pieces!
October 30 – Spook Your Decor
Join us for a special Halloween-themed adult workshop! We will be making spooky DIY decor using reuse materials. Participants will be turning old photographs and postcards into eerie art pieces by painting ghosts and ghouls where you'd never expect them, and making decorative and witchy potions out of donated bottles and mixed media. Come get into the Halloween spirit with UpCycle!
November 6 – Jeweled Trees and Wreaths
Get ready for the holiday season by creating your own upcycled wreath or tree using repurposed jewelry. Bring your own broken or unwanted jewelry and/or use materials from UpCycle to create one of a kind decorations that will last year after year.
November 13 – Prints & Greeting Cards using Linocut Block Printing
Empower yourself to make unique and personalized greeting cards. Learn the technique of linocutting to create rubber stamps for block printing. Mallory will teach you how to carve and print the stamp. You will take home your unique stamp to be reused again and again, as well as 5 greeting cards and envelopes.
November 20 – Upcycled Holiday Wreaths
In this workshop we will use UpCycle's abundant supplies to create a one of a kind wreath you can use for years to come!
December 4 – Bottlecap Holiday Ornaments
Get in the holiday spirit by upcycling bottlecaps into mini masterpieces! Bottlecaps are a versatile reuse material with a lot of creative potential. We will look at examples of past projects and come up with new ideas for how to use this common object to create fun ornaments and holiday decor.
December 11 – Button collage with stitches
Create your own artwork with a variety of buttons attached to fabric with decorative stitches. Trees, flowers, hearts or an abstract design can all be made with some buttons and embroidery threads.