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The second year of Give Youth Tools, a fun way to engage youth in science and math through the art of creative reuse, is underway! We'll be unveiling our works of art on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the Lawrenceville Branch of the Carnegie Library (258 Fisk St.). Drop in between 1 and 3 PM to participate in free shoe-box dollhouse workshops facilitated by Give Youth Tools. All materials provided. Call 412.512.5098 to RSVP!
To share your recycled household items for use in our summer youth programming, click here.
Generous support for this program is provided by Operation Weed and Seed is a partnership of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl , the U.S. Attorney for Western Pennsylvania and community stakeholders in designated Weed and Seed sites. |
BUILD YOUR OWN HEIRLOOM: Scheduled Workshops
Thank you for making our winter/spring classes at Fresh Hielrooms a success. You may continue to book your own workshop for a small group of friends, relatives, etc. by contacing us via email or via phone at 412.512.5098. |
Be bulletin-bored no more with your own stylish, customizable bulletin board made from a mystery material we've each been guilty of tossing out!
Workshop Dates: Fridays, February 6th and 20th (6 – 7:30 PM) |
Being a doormat never sounded so good, according to this eco-friendly rug made from carpet scraps and used shoelaces.
Workshop Dates: Fridays, March 6th and 20th
(6 – 7:30 PM) |
Get the dish on how to turn plastics and old silverware into adorable and earth-friendly candy dishes.
Workshop Dates: Fridays, April 3rd and 17th (6 – 7:30 PM)
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YOUR OWN HEIRLOOM: Workshops by Appointment
Gather up three to five of your friends, set
a date, and look forward to building your own heirloom at
Fresh Heirlooms.
The home-decor workshops listed below are available for small groups of adults or children. Book today!
Call 412.512.5098, email Lindsay@FreshHeirlooms.com,
or get more details from our creative
reuse workshops brochure (.pdf). |
Children and adults alike enjoy transforming
recyclables into new creations! |
Fun &
Creative Reuse Workshops
for Adults:
SANDBLAST YOUR TRASH
Learn to use sandblasting techniques to turn old bottles into new vases and drinking glasses.
Length: 2 hours
Fee: $25 per person
CHALK OF THE TOWN
Use tons of reclaimed materials and simple tools to create a one-of-a-kind message center complete with chalkboard. This workshop is a great introduction to power tools!
Length: Two-1.5 hours sessions or one 3-hour session
Fee: $40 per person
BE A GREENER SCREENER
Turn a heap of funky scrap fabric into a unique, grommeted wall hanging and learn about the art of screen-printing along the way.
Length: 2 hours
Fee: $18 per person
For more on
creative-reuse workshops in our Pittsburgh, PA location see our brochure
(pdf).
Art Education Workshops
for Children:
HOUSE OF SHARDS
Become junior architects, designers, and earth-savers while building a unique structure from recycled materials.
Ages 7-11
PAPER CAPERS
Think twice before throwing away used paper as you learn tricks for creating a multitude of artwork from paper -- from origami to sculptural papier mache.
Ages 6-12
EXPLORE THE JUNK DRAWER
Little ones will discover the wonder of textures and colors that abound in the recycle bin and use glue, paints, and more to create earth-friendly works of art.
Ages 4-6
Each children's workshop is 1.5 hours. (Two-hour time
slots available upon request for birthday parties or special
events.)
Fee is $15 per child.
For details on our
creative workshops in Pittsburgh, PA see our brochure
(pdf)
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PAST PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS: 
| Begun 2008, Give
Girls Tools inspires girls to reach new heights in math and science through the art of creative reuse.
This free, hands-on program was funded
by the City of Pittsburgh Operation Weed and Seed, administered
by the Offices of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and United States
Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan. |
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Fresh
Heirlooms was pleased to announce a summer 2008 partnership
with Pittsburgh
Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services,
during which participants from the Community Transition
Program visited Fresh Heirlooms for weekly creative-reuse
workshops.
Fresh Heirlooms is committed to
its mission of transforming reclaimed materials into
home furnishings while upholding a commitment to social
and environmental responsibility. |
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