Reimagined Materials: Creative Crafting

Online Recovery College Courses

Turn everyday waste into wonderful works of art!
Join our Reimagined Materials: Creative Crafting course and discover the joy of transforming household items into beautiful, functional crafts. Over two inspiring weeks, you’ll learn hands-on techniques to upcycle, recycle, and reduce waste—while unleashing your creativity and connecting with like-minded makers.

Why join?

Boost your wellbeing through mindful, hands-on crafting.
Learn sustainable skills that help reduce landfill waste.
Save money by repurposing what you already have.
Create unique, eco-friendly art from items like packaging, and paper.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter, this course is a fun, feel-good way to make a difference, one creation at a time.

DUE TO THIS BEING AN AT-HOME, ONLINE COURSE, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN MATERIALS FOR EACH SESSION.

 

Resources you will need are:

 

Wk. 1 Homemade journal

·       Selection of different papers (old paper bags, old wrapping paper, magazines, old maps, old books – any paper, even new paper)

·       Scissors

·       Glue stick

·       A cardboard box from packaging, about 5mm thick

·       Two pieces of A4 thin ‘nice’ card or nice paper for the cover of your journal (you can also use thin cotton material)

·       Selection of stickers (optional)

·       Washi tape (optional)

·       Coloured pens/pencils/pastels (optional)

 

Wk. 2 Book page paper flower decoration

·       Old book/magazine or paper, at least 12 sheets of any size

·       Glue stick

·       Scissors

·       Coloured pens/pencils – (optional)

NB: Our crafting sessions often use equipment that may be more challenging to use if you have dexterity issues (such as pencils, scissors, and sewing equipment).