Recycled Art and Jewelry Making Workshop

Sat, Feb 11 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Greenpoint Library

arts and crafts climate and the environment

Join local artist Kelly Olshan in this workshop to create a necklace and/or art out of recycled materials. 

This workshop is for adults and teens + 14. 

Workshop participants will develop the following skills: 

  • Basic metalworking/jewelry-making 
  • Introduction to collage techniques using found and upcycled materials 
  • A new method for reusing general household/art studio cast-offs that typically wind up in the trash 
  • Deeper familiarity with the artistic process & materials they generate 

All materials provided.  This is a great opportunity to create a handmade gift!

Registration required. Please be considerate of your fellow guests and stay home if you’re feeling unwell. Also, consider wearing a mask when attending indoor BPL events. You’ll be doing your part to help keep yourself and everyone healthy and safe.

 

Photo Credit: @kellyolshanfineart

 

107 Norman Ave. at Leonard St.
Brooklyn, NY 11222 Get Directions
Add to My Calendar 02/11/2023 10:00 am 02/11/2023 12:00 pm America/New_York Recycled Art and Jewelry Making Workshop <p>Join local artist <a href="https://www.kellyolshan.com/">Kelly Olshan</a> in this workshop to create a necklace and/or art out of recycled materials. </p> <p>This workshop is for adults and teens + 14.&nbsp;</p> <p>Workshop participants will develop the following skills:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Basic metalworking/jewelry-making&nbsp;</li> <li>Introduction to collage techniques using found and upcycled materials&nbsp;</li> <li>A new method for reusing general household/art studio cast-offs that typically wind up in the trash&nbsp;</li> <li>Deeper familiarity with the artistic process &amp; materials they generate&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>All materials provided.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>This is a great opportunity to create a handmade gift!</strong></p> <p><em><strong>Registration required.&nbsp;Please be considerate of your fellow guests and stay home if you’re feeling unwell. Also, consider wearing a mask when attending indoor BPL&nbsp;events. You’ll be doing your part to help keep yourself and everyone healthy and safe.</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>Photo Credit: @kellyolshanfineart</strong></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Brooklyn Public Library - Greenpoint Library MM/DD/YYYY 60