Sustainable Jewelry-Making: From Trash to Treasure ♻️💎
Sustainable jewelry is back! Join us on Friday, December 6th, for a one-of-a-kind jewelry-making experience where sustainability meets creativity, turning plastic waste into wearable art! Wellness for our mind and the Earth 💚
In this creative, eco-friendly workshop, you’ll design custom earrings using colorful shapes crafted from recycled NYC plastics. This is your chance to express your imagination while learning about material circularity and embracing sustainability ♻️
This workshop is guided by Rina Shin, and in collaboration with Precious Plastic NYC (PPNYC). Rina is a Color and Material Designer with over 15 years of professional experience working with brands like Microsoft and Logitech. PPNYC is a New York-based initiative dedicated to transforming plastic waste into sustainable materials through community-focused, creative workshops.
Ticket includes all the materials needed to create a pair of earrings (including hardware for clip-ons). Feel free to BYO additional hardware to turn your creations into necklaces, charms, or anything else you dream up.
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Schedule:
2:00-2:15pm | Intro to material circularity
2:15-4:00pm | Create your own sustainable earrings
Date:
December 6th, 2024 (Friday)
Location:
Pal Mart Holiday Pop-up
242 Elizabeth Street, New York, 10012
Plastic donation:
We are happy to accept plastic donations. Bring any types of bottle caps and help us continue creating eco-friendly jewelry for the future!