Call for Creative Upcycle Materials for an IU Workshop
Bloomington, IN Fall, 2024
Indiana University is awarding us a grant for a Fall creative sustainability workshop on campus. Chandra Craig-Rettinger has created three project ideas for this event. The workshop is planned to have as many as 60 students in attendance.
Here Is What We Need:
Bits of colorful plastic
Plastic tubs and lids
Plastic rings from bottle necks
Colorful plastic straws
Colorful plastic jugs
Our Sustainability Projects
And what we need:
Earrings from upcycled plastics.
WE NEED PLASTICS!!! Containers (flat lids are best); straws (colorful); bottle rings—not cut (*hot water or mild heat helps pop them off easily).
Above are images of workable plastics. They should be flexible enough to cut with a x-acto knife and not too brittle, or they will crack when cutting.
Braided Bracelets from T-Shirts.
WE NEED YOUR OLD T’S!!!
* more colorful the better.
Phone pouches OR small tote bags from Jeans.
WE NEED YOUR OLD BLUE JEANS!!!
Volunteers needed
We could use 4 volunteers: one for each project table (3) and one to greet at the information table.
If you can help with materials or would like to volunteer as a project instructor (light hand-sewing skills) that would be great.
Where to Drop Off
Day and times for the workshop have not be set yet, but we will need to start gathering materials NOW.
- You can drop off items at the Arts Alliance Center inside College Mall, as of June 26.
- Maria Schechter is offering a collection bin alongside her house at 3637 S Rogers Street, Bloomington 47401.
Questions? Get in touch!