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Regular public creative reuse workshops at the SCRAP Depot, taught by Bay Area artists and creatives. Follow SCRAP on Eventbrite to get immediate updates about workshops the second they're live!

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WORKSHOPS 2026

This summer we will be partnering with our neighbors and friends at Bayview's Cafe Alma to host a new workshop series' each month. Learn to make, repair and upcycle your jewelry- join a June Jewels workshop!

Announcing our new outdoor workshop series SCRAP in the Wild - where nature meets art!

Plein Air Sketching at Heron's Head Park

Sebastian Petersen

Thursday, June 12

11 AM - 1 PM

SCRAP in the Wild Outdoor Workshop Series

Practice your observational skills in this guided outdoor nature sketching workshop. We’ll begin with a nature walk through Heron's Head Park and brief discussion about Bayview’s natural history. Artist and naturalist, Sebastian will demonstrate his guiding principles of observational sketching, and will explore techniques that easily improve drawings.

We will provide all drawing materials, but feel free to bring your own if you have preferred pencils or a favorite sketchbook!

Jewelry Repair & Tranformation

Vega Vosbek

Thursday, June 18

11 AM - 1 PM

June Jewels Workshop Series At Cafe Alma

Give your jewelry new life in this foundational jewelry repair workshop! Learn basic repair skills such as resizing, cleaning, polishing, and fixing/replacing clasps, chains, and earring backs.

With June you also explore upcycling, transforming broken or underutilized pieces into something fabulous for your wardrobe. Tools and materials will be provided, but bring any jewelry or accessories you want to repair or turn into something new!

Stained Glass Jewelry

Maya Djiji

Thursday, June 25

11 AM - 1:30 PM

June Jewels Workshop Series At Cafe Alma

Get into the stained glass groove and create your own stained glass jewelry piece with Maya Djiji!

Maya will guide you through the entire process: from creating a design, to choosing and cutting your glass, and through the tools and soldering process to create a beautiful pendant sized piece of jewelry.

Little Treasures: Soft Solder Jewelry

Lily Marylander

Saturday, June 27

11 AM - 2 PM

June Jewels Workshop Series At Cafe Alma

Turn any shell, piece of broken glass or pottery into your favorite piece of jewelry! Lily will guide you through the process of giving a wearable edge to the little treasures you keep in trinket boxes.

Participants are more than welcome to bring their own treasures or old jewelry, but there will also be materials available from SCRAP. Ideally bring non-flammable and non-meltable pieces. We will be using hot soldering irons so please keep that in mind as you register!

PAST WORKSHOPS 2026

Immortal Clothes: Intro to Sewing

Tira Connell

Thursday, February 5

5 PM - 8 PM

Learn all the sewing machine basics and a few simple mends in this 101 sewing class!

The first step to making your clothes immortal is learning to sew! In this workshop, you will learn how to- thread a machine, change your bobbin, change the tension and stitch length, and more!

Bring in some of your clothes with torn seams or that need patches and Tria will show you how to put your new skills to use! Machines will be provided if you do not have one!

This class or similar sewing knowledge will be required for any Immortal Clothes workshops to come.

DIY Scrappy Shirts

Sonya Philip

Sunday, February 8

11 AM - 3 PM

In this basic garment sewing workshop students will learn strategies for pairing together large and small scraps to make a unique shirt, how to cut pattern pieces, as well as methods for combining prints. The neckline is sewn with a facing. This class is open to all skill levels, the simple pattern offers an easy entry to those sewing clothes for the first time.

If you have a sewing machine, and/or fabric you’d like to bring, please do! You will need approximately 1.5-2 yards of fabric scrap pieces. Machines will be provided if you do not have one!

Upcycling Trinkets: Keychain Creation

Star Lahey-Buckley

Saturday, February 14

11 AM - 1 PM

Discover new ways to give life to your old toys by learning the process of upcycling your favorite forgotten objects with guidance from Star.

In class we'll cover the basics creating a visually appealing keychain and how to make your old toys into something new and exciting! Participants are able to select from a plethora of old toys to convert into keychains, bead from a plethora of hand selected beads, and take home something that is wholly unique to each participant!

All material supplies are provided, and no prior jewelry making experience is necessary. This workshop is great for trinket enthusiasts of ages 10+

Collaboration in the Classroom

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Petra Schumann

Thursday, February 26

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

All teachers will receive $25 of materials for free! In this workshop, you’ll get to try several projects yourself using repurposed SCRAP materials and then shop with your $25 store credit.

Drawing on Found Objects: A wheatpaste workshop

Lian Yung

Saturday, February 28

12 PM - 2 PM

If you enjoy giving found objects a new life, street art, and learning how to wheatpaste, come play "I Spy" at SCRAP!

We will explore SCRAP to find unique canvases and use wheatpaste techniques to transform them. Lian will provide guided instruction on drawing techniques and how to apply your art to your found objects. Take home a new piece of art and new skills!

Immortal Clothes: Intro to Sewing

Tira Connell

Thursday, February 5

5 PM - 8 PM

Learn all the sewing machine basics and a few simple mends in this 101 sewing class!

The first step to making your clothes immortal is learning to sew! In this workshop, you will learn how to- thread a machine, change your bobbin, change the tension and stitch length, and more!

Bring in some of your clothes with torn seams or that need patches and Tria will show you how to put your new skills to use! Machines will be provided if you do not have one!

This class or similar sewing knowledge will be required for any Immortal Clothes workshops to come.

A Crowning Achievement: The Art of Adornment

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP
Kit Cameron

Sunday, March 01

9:30 AM - 1:45 PM

How can we empower our students and help them find self validation? Kit Cameron works toward this in this workshop. She will be sharing her lesson plan and her tips and tricks to giving your students a coronation that they can be proud of. There will be time to shop interspersed throughout the workshop day as well as from when it ends until SCRAP closes. Lunch and coffee will also be provided.

DIY Drawing Robots

FREE WORKSHOP FOR AGES 9 & UP

Dominic Ginzton

Sunday, March 15

2 PM - 3 PM

Join Dominic Ginzton, 8th grader at Golden Bridges School for a fun free workshop on combining electronics and art. He will use his knack for tinkering to support your child in a workshop. We will use electronic gadgets and a plethora of found SCRAP materials to create some unpredictable art. Get ready to use your problem solving skills and creative imagination!

This free workshop is best suited for participants aged 9 years old and up. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials will be provided. Participants will also be able to use materials they find in the SCRAP Depot to add to their Robots.

Dominic will be joined by SCRAP teaching artist, Sebastian Petersen to make your creations come to life! Sebastian Petersen is an Illustration graduate of the California College of the Arts, and a practicing fine artist. He has spent several years working in government programs and private sector groups teaching art to a wide range of students and community members.

102: Pockets

IMMORTAL CLOTHES WORKSHOP SERIES

Tria Connell

Saturday, March 21

1 PM - 4 PM

Learn to make, fix and supercharge your pockets! Let’s be honest, pants without real pockets are a crime against humanity. In this class, we’re taking justice into our own hands by learning how to make, fix, and supercharge your pockets. You’ll learn how to lengthen too-shallow front jean pockets, and sneak pockets into the side seams of pocketless garments—because everyone needs a perfect pocket to stash essentials.

Whether you’re tired of “decorative” pockets, need space for more than just pocket change, or just want to give your clothes a little DIY rebellion, this class has you covered. By the end, you’ll have the skills to fight back against the fashion industry’s pocket conspiracy—and never settle for less than functional style again.

Vivacious Vessels: Fiber-Wrapped Coil Baskets

Vicki Assegued

Wednesday, March 25

6 PM - 8 PM

Vicki will demonstrate methods to wrap beautiful fabric strips around a core, and then use upcycled yarns and strings to secure and coil it all into a lovely basket, creating any shape that you choose. Source amazing materials from the SCRAP store to inspire the aesthetic of your basket. You'll decorate the piece with embellishments, handles, or anything that excites your aesthetic sensibilities.

No art or basket-making experience is necessary and all levels are most welcome. Everything you'll need will be supplied.

Improv Log Cabin Quilt Blocks

Christine Haynes

Sunday, March 29

11 AM - 3 PM

Making quilt blocks does not have to be precision sewing! Open up to improvisational quilt block sewing, and free yourself from the rules of traditional quilting. Working with a historic Log Cabin quilt block as the structure, join us to learn how to sew a wonky version. Make it as crazy or as minimal as you want! Choose from provided quilt weight fabrics, or bring your own to mix into your blocks.

Open to beginners and beyond: as long as you can sew a straight-ish stitch, you can do it! In class we will discuss what you can turn your blocks into, but please note we will not be making an actual quilt in class.

Maps as a Tool for Artistic Expression & Exploration of Visual Ideas

Merritt Richmond

Wednesday, April 15

5 PM - 7 PM

SCRAP has a collection of maps just waiting to be turned into tools of learning for your preK-8th grade students!

In this workshop, we will consider a selection of maps and how we might invite our students to explore them to learn about geography, history, and mathematical concepts.

We will also use maps as a tool for colláge and a jumping-off point for personal expression.

All teachers receive $25 of materials for Free! Workshop qualifies for Prop G hours.

Build-a-Book

Miles Epstein

Wednesday, April 22

5 PM - 7 PM

This workshop will help you design and build your own custom, sturdy and portable book so you can write that poetry, draw your cat, and clarify your thoughts.

Artist Miles Epstein will help you choose your paper, pick a cover, and build your book. We’ll brush up our razor knife skills and learn about several different binding strategies.

No experience necessary but comfort using sharp tools is helpful.

Korean Bojagi

Judy Kim

Sunday, April 26

11 AM - 1 PM

A special Earth Week workshop– learn about the sustainable gift wrapping and storage art form: Korean Bojagi!

In this immersive workshop you will explore the Korean art of Bojagi– the traditional art of wrapping and storing items with fabric.

L.E.A.R.N : Let's Explore Artful Reenactment Now

Maia Scott

Thursday, May 14

6 PM - 8 PM

Teaching is a performance. You give everything to hold your students' attention — not for a two-hour show, but for an entire workday. So let's get scrappy.

Rooted in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), this free workshop gives educators hands-on ideas for creating props, interactive experiences, and tools that turn any lesson into an epic adventure in discovery. Build a blue whale with string. Celebrate interdependence through multiplication. Do a word dance. Draw a manga-style historic figure. Chase that Oscar-winning "Aha!" moment your students will actually remember.

No stunt doubles required — just creative reuse, a little DIY spirit, and the belief that learning should feel like something.

Decorative Sashiko

Lisa Solomon

Saturday, May 16

12 PM - 2 PM

At Cafe Alma

The class will provide a quick overview of supplies and techniques - including ways to incorporate traditional sashiko patterning from simple to more complicated designs. Participants will also be encouraged to reflect their own personalities in the way they decorate. Bring a garment that needs some love! There will also be materials to practice with. This class will offer a great way to think about sustainability, slow fashion and working with your hands in a meaningful and creative way.

Chain Stitch through Latin America

Lucy Ornelas

Thursday, May 21

12 PM - 2 PM

At Cafe Alma

Let’s explore the chain stitch, a durable and vibrant stitch used across the Andes, the Amazon, and Mesoamerica. This technique is especially prominent among the Uros people, who have used it since pre-colonial times. Their artistry is known for its strong, colorful, and vibrant chain stitch on raw cotton.

The chain stitch itself is highly durable, difficult to remove, and does not require finishing. Although we still use this stitch for lettering and decorating our clothing, most of it is now done by machine.

Participants are welcome to bring something to personalize, like a jacket, sweater, or tote bag. But we will have plenty of materials for you to practice on.

Applique: Sewing Seeds

Aki Yoshie & Katie Vasdasz

Friday, May 22

12 PM - 2 PM

At Cafe Alma

Plants are found all around the world and hold different importance depending on many factors including culture. Learn the basics of appliqué to depict a plant that is culturally significant to you. Appliqué is the process of using fabric scraps to piece together a larger image. Participants will create a wall-hanging with an image of a plant of their choosing to decorate their home.

Tatreez Circle

Jackie Romero

Friday, May 29

11 AM - 1 PM

At Cafe Alma

Tatreez is the Arabic word for “embroidery” and refers to Palestinian stitching techniques that date back centuries. Tatreez motifs are rooted in the flora and fauna of Palestine and also serve as a historical record, documenting both family and cultural history.

Together we can discuss the history of Tatreez, how the practice has evolved over time and its current cultural importance.

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Handheld Meditation Labyrinths

MAIA SCOTT

Saturday, February 1st

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Walking a labyrinth invites you to center yourself, find peace of mind and open to new possibilities. Dating back to 2000 BCE, these winding patterns cross time and cultures representing one's journey with all its twists and turns. In this workshop, you will learn a series of seed patterns that will enable you to create various types of labyrinths out of almost anything anywhere, from tracing in the sand on the beach to piecing together repurposed materials. After learning to draw different labyrinths and enjoying a short meditative walk on a labyrinth you created we will discuss the benefits of different materials for creating various designs.

Once you find a labyrinth that feels good to you, let's explore SCRAP's repurposed offerings and assemble materials to create a tactile hand-held labyrinth that celebrates who you are, honors an intention or embraces the joy of creative process.

Old Tee Don’t Care: Make Your New Fave Underwear

SEW FREAKY

Sunday, February 2nd

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Join Sew Freaky in a fun workshop to make stretchy t-shirts into underwear: gender-affirming and accessible closure options are available, Choose from granny pants, hipsters, thongs, or mini shorts. Just in time to surprise your sweetie for Valentine’s Day.

Participants are to provide hip, waist, and thigh measurements and choose which style of undies to make: Granny panty, hipster, mini shorts, or thong before the workshop so we can have the proper patterns available. Patterns courtesy of Rebirth Garments. T-shirts will be provided, but please bring at least two of your own to transform into underwear.

Participants should have some sewing experience (be able to thread a sewing machine).

Intro to Sewing

TRIA CONNELL

Sunday, February 23rd

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The first step to making your clothes immortal is learning to sew! In this workshop, participants will get to know every part of a sewing machine--inside and out! Tria Connell will guide you through how to thread a machine, how to use different needles, how to change the tension and stitch length and also when to do so, and more! Not only will you walk away with the tools to sew for years to come, you'll also be creating a knot bag that you've sewn yourself!

This class or similar sewing knowledge will be required for other "Immortal Clothes" workshops to come.

Machines will be provided but if you have your own, please bring it!

Immortal Clothes: Buttons and Buttonholes

TRIA CONNELL

Sunday, March 2

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Some clothes just need more buttons! In this workshop, Tria Connell will take you through creating a buttonhole and sewing on a button both by hand and on a sewing machine. We will be using scrap fabrics to practice. If you have an article of clothing that is missing a button feel free to bring it.

Participants need to know how to thread a sewing machine on their own and do a basic straight stitch.

Paper Embroidery

DOROTHY YUKI

Saturday, March 1

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Paper Embroidery: This introduction to embroidery on paper will teach a variety of stitches: running stitch and variations, couching, cross stitch and variations, feather stitch and variations, blanket stitch, french, Chinese and colonial knots and daisy or chain stitch for paper. Also an added bonus of paper piercing will be shown!

Abstract Watercolor | Acuarelas Abstractas

IN SPANISH

DANIEL ALVARADO-ARIAS

Thursday, March 6

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Descubre la magia de la acuarela en este taller práctico. Exploraremos técnicas fundamentales como lavados, mezclas húmedo sobre húmedo, pincel seco y capas para crear pinturas hermosas y dinámicas. También profundizaremos en el proceso meditativo de la acuarela abstracta, invitando a la expresión libre, la relajación y el flujo creativo. Ya sea que seas nuevo en la acuarela o tengas algo de experiencia en pintura, este taller te ayudará a ganar confianza en la mezcla de colores, el control del agua y el manejo del pincel. No es necesario tener experiencia previa; solo trae tu creatividad y curiosidad.

Textile Jewelry

VIDA VAZQUEZ

Saturday, April 5

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Embark on a creative journey with artist Vida Vazquez as she invites you to upcycle fabric scraps and yarn into your new go-to accessory. Participants will delve into three techniques for crafting textile jewelry: tassel making, fabric wrapping, and hand stitching.

By seamlessly blending these fiber art methods with beaded jewelry making, you'll create one-of-a-kind, tactile statement pieces that exude irresistible charm. No prior jewelry-making experience is necessary!

Gelli Printing

RAINE ROBICHAUD

Sunday, April 6

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Learn about printing with gelli plates, an easy diy printmaking process! We will learn how to create textures and layers with gelli plates and household and natural materials as well as how to transfer images from magazines. The gelli plates we will be using do not contain any animal products and are nontoxic. Join us to explore this fun and open-ended printmaking process!

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Fun Final Assessments: Project-Based Summative Assessment Strategies

MERRITT RICHMOND

Thursday, April 24

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Creative and multi-dimensional assessment techniques give us a more comprehensive picture of our students. We will explore multiple final assessment formats that offer both structure and creative space. We will dive into rubrics and their capacity to increase student skills and accountability without requiring conformity. Most importantly, we will enjoy the creative process ourselves as we investigate, share great ideas and support our own continued learning.

Art of Korean Bojagi

JUDY KIM

Saturday, April 26

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A special Earth Week workshop– learn about the sustainable gift wrapping and storage art form: Korean Bojagi! In this immersive workshop you will explore the ancient Korean art of Bojagi– the traditional art of wrapping and storing items with fabric.

Handcut Botanical Collage

AUSTEN ZOMBRES

Saturday, May 03

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Create a hand cut recycled botanical collage with SF-based artist Austen Zombres. Austen has been creating a personal library of found cardboard packaging for over a decade and creating intricate figurative collage imagery with his material. In this workshop, attendees will learn about his practice by creating their own floral collages as well as many paper cutting techniques including scratching, etching, curving cuts and consistent long lines among others. Join us to take your paper arts game to the next level!

Cyanotypes

RON M. SAUNDERS

Sunday, May 04

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

No camera? No problem! Learn how to use the sun to create your own photographs with artist Ron M. Saunders. In this introductory workshop, participants will get inspired by every corner of the SCRAP Depot and use various materials to create stunning images. Ron will show you how accessible and versatile this artform is and you'll print your images on paper and fabric!

Ikebana

RACHEL JOHNSON

Tuesday, May 06

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ikebana is simple yet dynamic. With a "less is more" style and an eye for creative reuse, you can make an edgy floral sculptural arrangement using minimal and recycled materials. In this session, we will take inspiration from the cool Mondrian vases found at SCRAP. Following a Bouquets to Art process, we will work with botanical elements to form interesting shapes and a design that complements Mondrian's art. Florals are included!

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Scrappy Access Adaptations

MAIA SCOTT

Sunday, May 18

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Create home-grown adaptations to empower people with diverse abilities to make art. You don't need to purchase fancy adaptations to create! In this workshop, participants will leave with a tool kit of materials to adapt art making such as a pencil with yarn wound around it, felt or silicone mats and a ballpoint pen for making tactile images, cardboard with binder clips to stabilize materials, and more! This workshop is perfect for any educator whether it be in a traditional classroom, after school space, workshop environment, and anywhere in between. Great for all ages!

Assemblage

JAKE LINDSAY-CENICEROS

Sunday, June 1

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Soft Solder Jewelry

LILY MARYLANDER

Thursday, June 5

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Turn any piece of broken glass or pottery into your favorite piece of jewelry! Lily Marylander will guide you through giving a wearable edge to the little treasures we keep in a box on our dressers. Participants are more than welcome to bring their own treasures or old jewelry, but there will also be materials available.

We will be using soldering irons so please keep that in mind as you register!

Reconstruct & Reimagine:

A Denim Bag Workshop

JARON FONSECA

Saturday, June 7

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Don’t toss those worn-out jeans—transform them into a one-of-a-kind bag instead! Join Jaron Fonseca, founder of Jayavelli, for a hands-on sewing class where you’ll learn how to deconstruct your denim and reconstruct it into a stylish, functional bag that’s truly your own. Learn upcycling techniques to keep your loved items in your home for longer and out of the textile waste stream.

Basic sewing machine skills (threading and straight stitching) are required. Machines will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Collaboration in the Classroom

Petra Schumann

Thursday, June 26

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Collaboration is an important life skill that doesn’t come naturally to most young children. In this workshop, we’ll explore projects that go beyond just sharing supplies and allow children to experience the joys (and challenges) of working together. These collaborative projects help students build their problem-solving skills and take pride in artwork they’ve created together. But how can you get students to speak respectfully about others’ work? We’ll go over that, too! In this workshop, you’ll get to try several projects yourself using repurposed SCRAP materials and then shop with your $25 store credit.

Travel Pin Cushions

DOROTHY YUKI

Thursday, July 10

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Turn everyday medicine bottles into charming, on-the-go pincushions using felt, beads, and trims from the SCRAP Depot. Led by beloved Bay Area maker Dorothy Yuki, this beginner-friendly workshop you'll learn to make these tiny treasures that are perfect for holding pins, needles, and small notions—and they’re just the right size for sewing/stitching on the go.

Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or a curious beginner, this workshop is a fun way to get creative, meet fellow makers, and learn from one of the best.

All materials provided. No experience necessary.

Painting Fabric

KAYL JOHNSON

Saturday, July 12

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

In this workshop that breathes new life into plain garments–. learn different techniques to transform your old clothes and totes into a painted masterpiece. Kayl Johnson will take you through multiple techniques he uses to paint directly on clothing.

Everyone is encouraged to bring their own clothes to make into masterpieces. Fabric and totes will be provided if you are not able to bring your own.

This workshop is supported by the San Francisco Arts Commission.

Jumping for Jump Rings

DALIA GONZALEZ – SCRAP STAFF

Sunday, July 13

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Jump rings are the unsung heroes of jewelry-making. These tiny metal loops act as connectors, holding together chains, charms, clasps, and more. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create jump rings from scratch using copper wire and basic jewelry tools.

Learn to create your own copper jump rings from scratch using basic jewelry tools, you'll learn finishin techniques to then turn them into a custom accessory to take home! Led by SCRAP staffer Dalia Gonzalez, this beginner-friendly workshop is a hands-on intro to chainmaille, complete with all materials provided.

Immortal Clothes: Intro to Sewing

TRIA CONNELL

Sunday, July 27

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The first step to making your clothes immortal is learning to sew! In this workshop, Tria Connell will guide you through how to thread a machine, how to change your bobbin, how to change the tension and stitch length, and more! And bring in some of your clothes that need patches or some torn seams and Tria will show you how to use your new skills to mend them.

This class or similar sewing knowledge will be required for other "Immortal Clothes" workshops to come.

Machines will be provided but if you have your own, please bring it! If you are bringing your machine please let us know at kayci@scrap-sf.org

Scrapable Adaptable Teachables

Maia Scott

Thursday, July 31

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

What do you get when you cross junk journal ephemera and Universal Design for Learning?

The answer: Fun and functional learning opportunities. Attend this workshop to create teachables that come out of envelopes, open, swing, pop up, crinkle, sparkle and move. In addition to reaching students with varied learning styles and abilities, these scrappy teachables can stimulate ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) to support focus and relaxation as they learn. Plus, creating to enhance your curriculum with fun sensory materials may also bring you moments of peace. At the end of the workshop, take home a book of your examples to keep you inspired throughout the semester.

Fabric Collage

Raine Robichaud

Sunday, August 3

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Learn how to create your own unique and artistic fabric collages using a technique called raw edge appliqué! You will learn about how to prepare and collage fabric onto clothing or as a standalone art piece by attaching fusible interfacing, pinning and sewing with a free motion foot. You will also hear about how these pieces can be incorporated into clothing or quilted, or a combination of both!

Pine Needle Weaving

Abeni Piersen

Saturday, August 2

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

In this hands-on class, participants will learn fundamental weaving techniques and explore how to weave directly onto recycled materials. We'll be using pine needles as our primary weaving material, combining natural elements with reclaimed objects to create one-of-a-kind pieces. This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in sustainable art, craft, and creative reuse.

Soft Solder Jewelry

Lily Marylander

Thursday, August 7

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We will be using soldering irons so please keep that in mind as you register!

Spatial Weavings: Portaits of Place & Time

Amanda Banks

Tuesday, August 26

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn to weave a spatial portrait- join visiting artist, Amanda Banks, in a walk around SCRAP- noticing, collecting, and weaving together things that have been discarded and brought to SCRAP for a new life.

You’ll learn the basics of creating and weaving on a frame loom, and apply those skills using non-traditional materials. This workshop is an invitation to reconsider your surroundings, and materially engage with the environments you inhabit.

No weaving experience needed.

Beginner's Crochet

Becca Schillinger

Thursday, September 4

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In this beginner class, students will learn the all the crochet basics! We'll learn about different yarns and hooks, memorize the Single crochet stitch, create increases/decreases, and how to customize a pattern. We will crochet a gauge swatch and students will apply their unique tension to a number of easy crochet patterns!

Felting

Maya Djiji

Saturday, September 6

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Felting with Maya Djiji is a two-hour in person needle felting workshop at SCRAP! In this class, you will learn the basics of needle felting, fundamental needle felting tools and materials, and needle felting techniques for both 2D and 3D projects. We will learn about mending basics as well as making stand alone pieces. All materials will be provided.

Stained Glass: Honeycombs

Christine Preziosi

Sunday, September 14

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

This is your sign to get into stained glass! Join Christine Preziosi for an introductory glass workshop. Christine will show you all the main tools of the trade and you'll walk away with a bee-autiful honeycomb stained glass piece. All glass will be precut so you can focus on understanding materials and techniques.

This workshop will be outside during the day, so dress appropriately and bring water, sunscreen and a hat!

Jewelry Repair

June Nelson

Thursday, October 2

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Give your jewelry new life in this jewelry repair workshop! Learn basic repair skills such as resizing, cleaning, polishing, and fixing/replacing clasps, chains, and earring backs. We will also explore upcycling, transforming broken or underutilized pieces into something fabulous for your wardrobe. Tools and materials will be provided, but bring any jewelry or accessories you want to repair or turn into something new!

Wordplay + SCRAP Materials

Playful Approaches to Direct Instruction in Language Arts

Merritt Richmond

Thursday, October 09

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Direct instruction in language arts can be playful and engaging for your students while helping them gain concrete reading skills. We will use repurposed materials to create games, language sorts, word relays, and story-telling opportunities for your students. We will incorporate rich language arts content such as subjects & predicates, compound words, conjugations & endings, and increasing fluency & expression in oral reading.

Skateboard Graphics

Kayl Johnson

Saturday, November 1

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join Kayl for a hands-on Skateboard Graphic Workshop, where creativity meets skate culture. We’ll be providing all art supplies and blank skate decks so the community can come together and design one-of-a-kind boards. Participants will have the freedom to experiment with collage, painting, or mixed media techniques, turning each deck into a unique piece of rideable/hangable artwork.

This workshop is open to all ages and skill levels—whether you’re a skater, an artist, or just curious to try something new. It’s about self-expression, community energy, and the joy of creating something original. Come paint, paste, and vibe with us as we celebrate art, movement, and freedom of creation!

The Art of Korean Bojagi

Judy Kim

Sunday, November 2

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

You will delve into the rich history of Korean Bojagi and learn the art of sustainable gifting. You will master various folding techniques and create unique and personalized wraps by experimenting with different fabrics and colors design one-of-a-kind Bojagi creations.

Leave the workshop with your own handcrafted Bojagi creations. Learn how to wrap books, candles, gift boxes and wine bottles, and the knowledge and skills to continue the tradition of sustainable and artistic gift wrapping.

This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in learning new skills and embracing sustainable practices.

Scrap-estry: Community Fabric Collage

Jules of Make Bad Art

Thursday, November 6

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In this workshop, we will celebrate imperfection by using what we have on hand (nothing fancy) to make large-scale, terrible art together. Why? Because of the real beautiful connections that are made in the process.

We're so excited to bring you a very special edition Bad Art Club at SCRAP, where we'll be making a collective "Scrap"estry that holds our unique stories, authentic expressions and visions of our future.

At Bad Art Club, whoever makes the worst art wins, and zero experience is encouraged. The point is not what you make, it's how you feel making it.

Free Teacher Workshop: Gamification

Playful Approaches to Direct Instruction in Language Arts

Merritt Richmond

Thursday, November 13

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

With SCRAP as our treasure chest, we will build games for your classroom that will reinforce your curriculum content. More than that, games help your students to develop a joyful approach to learning, patience, tolerance for disappointment, flexible thinking, and deeper engagement. As we work, we will discuss best practices, share great ideas for games that work, and support each other’s creativity and delight as educators.

Scrappy Stockings: Holiday Sewcial

Ari Cruz

Saturday, December 6

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

A beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll sew and customize your very own holiday stocking. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and leave with a handmade heirloom to treasure for years to come.

Pine Needle Ornaments

Abeni Piersen

Sunday, December 7

10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

In this workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of coiling with pine needles, a traditional basketry technique that has been used across cultures for centuries. Using pine needles and colorful thread, you’ll create a small woven ornament that can be hung on a tree or displayed year-round.

We’ll cover how to start a coil, stitch securely, and shape your ornament while working with natural materials. All tools and materials will be provided, and no prior weaving experience is necessary.

For ages 10+

Gourd Ornament Decorating

Abeni Piersen

Sunday, December 7

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This holiday workshop invites you to slow down and add heartfelt meaning to your holiday season. Instead of store-bought décor, you’ll craft your own one-of-a-kind gourd ornaments, transforming natural gourds into keepsakes that reflect your personality and creativity.

We will provide everything you need, from gourds to paints, embellishments, and finishing touches, so that you can focus on the joy of making. Whether you keep your ornaments or give them as gifts, they’ll carry the memory of time well spent in community, creating something unique together.

For ages 10+

Paper to Pattern: Square-based Garment Construction

Mira Musank

Sunday, December 14

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Learn the art of square-based garment construction by creating a 6-square top! This hands-on workshop will guide you through the innovative paper modeling technique—a risk-free way to understand garment construction before cutting into precious fabric.

Using paper scraps, you'll cut, fold, and tape your way to understanding how simple squares transform into wearable garments. We'll start by creating a paper model to visualize how the pieces fit together, then apply these techniques to square-cut fabric panels for a finished top you can take home.

All skill levels welcome! Beginners can create a simple 5-square top, while the main workshop focuses on the 6-square construction. Experienced sewists looking for an extra challenge can tackle the 7-square wrap top with its hidden pocket feature.

2024 WORKSHOPS

Collage Greeting Cards

SHAFIA NISA

Saturday, December 7th, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for a creative and impactful “Collage Greeting Card Workshop”, where art and wildlife conservation meets eco-consciousness. In this engaging 2-hour session, we’ll transform what might otherwise be discarded—greeting cards with minor printer issues deemed unfit for sale—into unique handcrafted masterpieces.

Come for the creativity, stay for the community, and leave with beautiful cards and new insight.

Learn more about workshop instructor Shafia Nisa and her social impact gift shop, Hakuna Matata Vibes

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Decrease Stress and Increase Engagement in the Secondary Classroom

STEPHANIE RAFANELLI

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

As we limp … *ahem* … soar gracefully toward a holiday break, educators and learners can benefit from some research-supported ideas for decreasing stress and anxiety in the classroom. In addition to diminishing stress, these ideas are associated with increasing engagement, learning, a sense of belonging, and a host of other positive educational outcomes. Participants will learn activities and ideas before collaborating with other educators to develop direct applications in their own classroom. During and following the workshop, participants will gather ideas about using SCRAP resources to support their new activities. Join Dr. Stephanie Rafanelli for a workshop offering concrete curricular and pedagogical ideas for your middle or high school classroom.

Stained Glass Ornaments

CHRISTINE PREZIOSI

Sunday, December 1st, 2024

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Christine Preziosi is back to help you get into the holiday spirit with Stained Glass Ornaments. During this workshop, Christine will take participants through the process of designing your ornament, choosing and cutting your glass, and then soldering it together. This is an introductory stained glass workshop so beginners are welcome!

Immortal Clothes: Hemming

TRIA CONNELL

Sunday, November 10th, 2024

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

It's time your clothes changed with you! If you've ever had to discard a garment because it was too long, this workshop is for you! Participants will learn how to cut their garments to length and create a neat and finished hem. This workshop will focus on pants and woven shirts and dresses.

If you're unsure whether your garment works for this workshop, send a message to kayci@scrap-sforg

And if you can, please bring your own machine!

We are hoping to make "Immortal Clothes" a series of workshops focused on revitalizing our existing garments to keep them around for years to come. So stay tuned for more!

Sewing machine knowledge or having taken the "Immortal Clothes: Intro to Sewing" workshop is required.

Paper Mache Fruits

JENNIE LENNICK

Thursday, November 7th, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Learn to make paper mache fruits! Paper mache is a simple craft where you create a sculpture using cardboard and tinfoil, dip newspaper strips in a gooey solution, and smooth them over your form. In this workshop, you'll learn how to make the sculpture base with upcycled materials, prepare the paper strips, mix the paste, apply it, and finally, paint and decorate your sculpture.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Creative Tinkering in the Classroom

AVRIL LANDES

Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Creative thinking is an invaluable skill that results from tinkering with loose parts and open-ended materials. In this workshop we will engage with loose parts, and experience for ourselves the possibilities they afford. Those include collaboration, innovation, self-regulation, intrinsic motivation, natural curiosity, amongst many others! Participants in this workshop can expect to tinker, play and even create something of their own. They will also learn ways to introduce loose parts into their classrooms and how to utilize them to teach any areas of curriculum.

Needle Felt Painting

FRANCESCA PERA

Sunday, November 3rd, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This is not your "bunny rabbit and flowers in a meadow” needle felting — this workshop will offer an opportunity to explore needle felting using different natural fibers to develop your own feel for the process. Participants will explore felting needles and tools, roving, fibers (natural, and raw) — all using an intuitive approach. Beads or buttons can be add to your piece with embroidery or sashiko thread and simple stitches. Needle felt sculpting will be discussed.

Handmade Typographic Banners

LIZETTE GRECO

Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Are you excited by fonts? Do you dream of collages? Do you have a party coming up that is in desperate need of fun banners? Artist Lizette Greco will take you down her current crafty rabbithole and into the world of handcrafted typography. Participants will transform paper, magazines, and calendars into delightful signs and banners--just in time for your holiday celebrations.

This workshop is appropriate for ages 12 and up, but please note that xacto knives will be used. Minors must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

Immortal Clothes: Intro to Sewing

TRIA CONNELL

Sunday, October 20th, 2024

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Learn all the sewing machine basics and walk away with a knot bag that you've sewn yourself!

The first step to making your clothes immortal is learning to sew! In this workshop, participants will get to know every part of a sewing machine--inside and out! Tria Connell will guide you through how to thread a machine, how to use different needles, how to change the tension and stitch length and also when to do so, and more! This class or similar sewing knowledge will be required for other "Immortal Clothes" workshops to come.

Machines will be provided but if you have your own, please bring it! If you are bringing your machine please let us know at kayci@scrap-sf.org

Simple Scrappy Shirt

SONYA PHILIP

Sunday, October 6th,2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pair together scraps both large and small to make a unique garment! Learn to sew a shirt in this workshop with fiber artist Sonya Philip. Students will learn how to cut pattern pieces as well as methods for combining fabric pieces. The neckline is sewn with a simple facing. A PDF version of the pattern, in nine sizes, will be provided to print and assemble.

Machines will be provided but if you would like to bring your own, you are welcome to!

This is not a beginning sewing class, you will need to have some previous experience using a sewing machine.

Weaving Upcycled Textiles

CAMILO VILLA

Saturday, October 5th, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This class is an introduction to textile arts, including weaving and plaiting. As students learn about textile art processes, they will also form a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical underpinnings of these techniques. Using disposed materials, such as paper, plastic, and fabrics, students will learn hands-on processes such as weaving and plaiting. After initial experimentation with these techniques, students are encouraged to push the boundaries of the media and create their own projects.

Sashiko Mending

LISA SOLOMON

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Sashiko - which translates to little stabs - is an embroidery technique developed in the Edo period in Japan. It became not only a decorative practice, but one that was used to mend and repair clothing. In this workshop mixed media artist, author, and educator Lisa Solomon will demonstrate how give your clothes a new life and extend their use. The class will provide a quick overview of supplies and techniques - including interior and exterior patchwork as well as ways to incorporate traditional sashiko patterning from simple to more complicated designs. Participants will also be encouraged to reflect their own personalities in the way they mend. Bring a garment that needs to be fixed! There will also be materials to practice with. This class will offer a great way to think about sustainability, slow fashion and working with your hands in a meaningful and creative way.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Puppets, Playtime, & Social Emotional Learning

MERRITT RICHMOND

Wednesday, September 18th, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Come create puppets with us using SCRAP materials and your creative spark. Teachers will learn tools to bring whimsy and storytelling into their classroom to enhance social emotional learning through puppetry, story-telling and creative play. This workshop is geared toward TK-5th grade students.

Our Free Teacher Workshops qualify as Prop G Hours

Tiny Mini Books

MONICA LEE

Sunday, September 8th, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Repurpose paper items like tickets, slide mounts, envelopes and maps from the Scrap-SF warehouse into tiny books! There are so many ideas that you will want to keep making them at home! Use your books for tiny journals, birthday cards, banners or mini artist books.

Bookarts: Tri Fold Folios

LaVERA WILSON

Saturday, September 7th, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

What can you make out of a single page of scrapbook paper? A Tri Fold Folio! Create a unique folio full of pockets, tucks, and tags to keep small treasures and memories. Participants will also embellish the folio and create a mini hand-stitched booklet with a secret writing spot.

San Francisco Bay Area Upcoming Art Workshop

Astrological Embroidery

CAMILO VILLA

Thursday, September 5th, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

In this workshop, we will explore the map of the stars under which we were born. Each participant will choose to embroider the constellation of either their sun, moon, or rising signs (or that of another person if planning to make it a gift). This workshop is designed for all levels, so beginners will approach this project as a sampler and learn the essential, foundational embroidery stitches; intermediate and advanced participants can incorporate more complex stitches, or opt to embroider their entire Birth Chart. The resulting piece can be incorporated into a pillow, quilt, jacket, or framed.

Intro to Knitting

BECCA SCHILLINGER

Sunday, August 25th, 2024

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Get into the fiber arts with Becca Schillinger! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your stitches, you'll walk away with a small project to show off. Participants will learn all the fundamentals of knitting, including casting on (getting the stitches on the needles), memorizing the knit stitch, and working a small project together in garder stitch. You'll also learn how to cast off (to finish), and watch demonstrations on increases and decreases, as well as tips for following patterns, and making a tension gage swatch.

San Francisco Bay Area Art upcoming workshop

Hand Cut Recycled Botanical Collage

AUSTEN ZOMBRES

Saturday, August 3rd, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Weaving Upcycled Textiles

TRIA CONNELL

Saturday, July 13th, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Have a pair of pants that are too long to comfortably wear? Or a shirt that just doesn't fit but you love too much to discard? Bring your clothes to SCRAP and Tria Connell will teach you how to alter your treasured garments to fit! We believe that clothes should fit our bodies, not the other way around. During this workshop, Tria will be focusing on hemming pants and using darts or adding fabric to change the shape of shirts. If your alteration doesn't meet those categories, don't worry! There will be plenty of time to work on any other garment woes. Come out and learn how to make your clothes last for years to come.

Signature Sketches

SEBASTIAN PETERSEN

Thursday, July 11th , 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Do you want to take your drawing to the next level? Learn how to develop your own drawing style with Sebastian Petersen! Begin your journey with understanding basic shapes and drawing from life. Then Sebastian will guide you through expanding your mark making vocabulary to create a style that is uniquely yours!

San Francisco Bay Area upcoming workshop events

Textile Jewelry Making

VIDA VAZQUEZ

Saturday, June 23rd, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

By seamlessly blending these fiber art methods with beaded jewelry making, you'll create one-of-a-kind, tactile statement pieces that exude irresistible charm.

No prior jewelry-making experience is necessary!

Stained Glass

MAYA DJIJI

Saturday, June 15th, 2024

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Get into the stained glass groove with Maya Djiji! If you've been wanting to get into glass but you're not sure how, you've come to the right workshop! Maya will take you through the entire process: from creating a design, to choosing and cutting your glass, and all the tools and solder you need to create a beautiful, suncatcher sized piece.

This workshop will take place outside so be prepared!

Crochet Jam #2

RAMEKON O'ARWISTERS

Saturday, June 1st, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Crochet Jam, hosted by sculptor Ramekon O'Arwisters, uses the folk-art tradition of crocheting strips of fabric into free-form and organic soft sculptures to foster social interaction, creativity, and liberation. There aren't any rules nor patterns. Crochet Jam is an opportunity for play, experimentation, and for allowing the material to transform naturally without any expectations nor any attempt to control the outcome. Participants become a conduit for the transformation of the material without any resistance, whether they like what they see or not. Participants just crochet and calmly observe without judgment or critique.

No attempt is made to dictate the creative process and there is no focus on the finished product. Basic instruction in crochet 🧶 provided in-person or virtually during the event.

This workshop is funded by the San Francisco Arts Commission.

It is free to attend but please make sure to reserve your spot! Walk-ins are more than welcome but we have a limited space so please make sure you reserve your place. Donations to SCRAP to cover materials and continue to bring exciting workshops are greatly appreciated.

FREE TEACHER

WORKSHOP

Creative Reuse in your Afterschool Program

MERRITT RICHMOND

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

After school and out-of-school teachers, are you looking for simple, joyful, practical creativity infusions for your K-5th grade students? Join us at SCRAP as we explore creative reuse as a tool for decreasing stress, increasing student engagement, and adding quick hands-on elements to your teaching. We will discuss managing materials without a homebase, creating time-flexible opportunities for some students to go deep, and classroom management tools that minimize chaos and maximize learning.

Weaving Upcycled Textiles

LEE, MIA & BROOKE MATERAZZI

Saturday, May 11th, 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us for a cozy intergenerational workshop creating something out of anything! Lee Materazzi will be co-leading this workshop with her daughters Mia and Brooke to inspire you to create DIY stuffies! In this workshop, participants will learn different approaches to making a stuffed animal that are perfect for any age group. Bring a parent, a cousin, a little one, or just bring yourself! Come ready to play with fabric scraps, foam, and patterns!

Deconstructed Art Journals

LaVERA WILSON

Saturday, May 4th, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Do you have leftover notebooks that need a new purpose? Bring it to life as a Deconstructed Art Journal! Come transform a plain composition book with vintage images, fabrics, postcards, and other surprises. LaVera Wilson will teach a variety of fun and easy techniques using everyday items and art supplies uniquely and creatively. Bring in photos, poems, or drawings (or get inspired by SCRAP materials) and we will incorporate them into the pockets, tucks, and windows of your journal. Create a one of a kind embellished work of art to treasure for years to come.

Contemporary Collage

MARK HARRIS

Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Attendees will learn how to combine visual elements to create a new image that conveys a message or idea. The workshop will focus on basic elements of composition, selecting images and how to juxtapose them, surface preparation, and how to create a collage/photomontage.

Easy Crochet Bonnets

JASMINE ZHANG

Sunday, April 21st, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

April is for crochet! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned maker looking for a new spark of inspiration, we've got you covered. Artist Jasmine Zhang is leaping back into a physical art practice with the creation of crocheted bonnets. Jasmine will guide you through using free-form single crochet to create unique bonnets that are perfect for spring. Participants will also experiment with textures and unconventional upcycled crochet materials.

Crochet Jam

RAMEKON O'ARWISTERS

Saturday, April 6th, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Enjoy crochet in a community-art based event hosted by Ramekon O'Arwisters. Crochet Jam, hosted by sculptor Ramekon O'Arwisters, uses the folk-art tradition of crocheting strips of fabric into free-form and organic soft sculptures to foster social interaction, creativity, and liberation. There aren't any rules nor patterns. Crochet Jam is an opportunity for play, experimentation, and for allowing the material to transform naturally without any expectations nor any attempt to control the outcome. Participants become a conduit for the transformation of the material without any resistance, whether they like what they see or not. Participants just crochet and calmly observe without judgment or critique.

No attempt is made to dictate the creative process and there is no focus on the finished product. Basic instruction in crochet 🧶 provided in-person or virtually during the event.

Botanical Clay Tiles

ANGIE WILSON

Saturday, April 4th, 2024

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Celebrate Earth Month by creating beautiful clay tiles with plants! Learn how to make ceramic tiles using plants or flowers from around your home or neighborhood. In this workshop, artist Angie Wilson will guide you through working with air dry clay, rolling it into slabs and creating impressions of plants to make decorative clay tiles.

The RePurposed FrankenShirt

PAUL GALLO

Saturday, March 9th, 2024

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The plain old t-shirt gets a transformation under the direction of master sewist Paul Gallo. Paul will lead workshop attendees through a fun process of cutting up three t-shirts into various puzzle pieces and sewing them back together to create new patterns and color combinations. This workshop will lead garment repair enthusiasts through the process using a straight stitcher machine with a zig zag stitch. If you want to bring an overlock, feel free! This class will be all about community and helping each other where we can, so be ready to make friends and walk away with something unique. We will have t-shirts available to use, but feel free to bring your own. We will be combining 2-3 t-shirts into one.

Moving Wooden Toys

SEBASTIAN PETERSEN

Saturday, March 10th, 2024

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Local artist and educator Sebastian Petersen will be leading workshop attendees in a fun (yet safe!) workshop making MOVING wooden toys. This workshop will focus on using sustainable wood materials--often old vintage toys and blocks from simpler times--to create wooden characters and mini sculptures with basic movement abilities. The workshop is for ages 8+ and minors should have an adult in attendance. Adults are also encouraged to attend for inner child purposes.

Collage

MITSU OKUBO

Saturday, March 2nd, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Using SCRAP magazines, paper and found photographs students will be given guidance and instruction on repurposing found materials to create new portraits and landscapes. Mitsu will take students through the aisles of SCRAP and show them his process for choosing materials--tips and tricks for what raw materials work well for collage.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Social Emotional Learning: Facilitating Problem-Solving

MERITT RICHMOND

Wednesday, February 26th, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for an exploration of techniques and tools to help build your students' social emotional skills. We will create class notebooks and discuss ways to use them effectively to settle disputes and encourage honest, respectful discussions. Using SCRAP supplies we will make other facilitation tools such as talking sticks, posters, table signs, puzzles and puppets. A variety of approaches will be explored and participants' great ideas will be incorporated into the conversation.

Sewing for Beginners

EMMA ARMSTRONG

Sunday, February 18th, 2024

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sewing novice or never touched a needle and thread before? We have the workshop for you! Advance your sewing knowledge with the help of Emma Armstrong. Emma will take you through everything from threading a needle and hand sewing basics, to learning how to select your fabric, creating simple closures, and even how to use a sewing machine. Participants will then take their new skills and create a small pouch completely from scratch.

This workshop is appropriate for all ages! Please keep in mind that we will be using sharp needles and pins. Minors MUST be accompanied by an adult with a ticket.

We have 7 sewing machines at SCRAP so participants will learn on machines in pairs. If you have a machine and you're able to bring it to the workshop with you, please select the appropriate ticket.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Five Easy Art Projects to Spark Creativity

PETRA SCHUMANN

Thursday, January 18th, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

There are countless ways to use supplies from SCRAP and items from your own recycle bin to spark creativity in your students. In this hour-long workshop, art instructor Petra Schumann will introduce five such projects, let you try them, and show you where to find the supplies you’ll need at SCRAP. No art experience necessary! The projects are geared toward K-8 classrooms, and all teachers are welcome.

2023 WORKSHOPS

A Stitch in Time: Visible Mending with the Mending Collective

CAMILO VILLA

Saturday, November 5th, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us to explore the fun and creative practice of visible mending to highlight and embellish rips, splits, and holes. Learn basic stitches including running stitch, blanket stitch, and spiderweb stitch and delve into the wonders of patching. We will provide a fabric mending booklet with everything you need for practicing your stitches in class and once you get home.

Crochet

PAMELA TRAVIS

Thursday, November 2nd, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Have you wanted to make your own beanie, blanket, or sweater but weren't sure where to begin? You've come to the right workshop! Pamela Travis will guide participants through the building blocks of crochet and get them on the path to making incredible creations out of yarn.

All ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Maps as a Tool for Expression and Historical Inquiry

MERRITT RICHMOND

Saturday, October 17th, 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

SCRAP has a collection of maps just waiting to be explored by your preK-8th grade students. In this workshop, we will consider a selection of maps and how we might invite our students to explore them to learn about geography, history, and mathematical concepts. We will also create our own maps - of places both real and imagined. Finally, participants will use maps as a tool for colláge and a jumping-off point for personal expression.

Beading on Fabric with Aurie Stetzel

AURIE STETZEL

Thursday, October 5th, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dive into beading on fabric with Aurie Stetzel. Aurie will walk participants through beading basics such as border trims, creating an appliqué, and creating solid sections of beading. Participants can either bring in a garment to add beadwork to, or create a 1920's style headband. No matter what you bead, you'll be sure to dazzle!

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Maximizing Physical Movement While Minimizing Chaos

MERRITT RICHMOND

September 20th, 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

We know that humans, especially small ones, learn most effectively with movement breaks and many opportunities to be physically active. How do we harness their youthful energy and creative impulses while maintaining an orderly and productive classroom? In this workshop, we will create tools and explore systems that scaffold student movement during class time, invite joyful participation, and develop our students’ self-control even while they are in motion.

Gelli Printing

Raine Robichaud

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Quilted Table Runners

Lorraine Woodruff-Long

September 6th & October 4th, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Make a 2-sided quilted table runner in two sessions! Learn the basics of quilting from this two-session class by making a double-sided runner for your table. In September you’ll learn to cut and sew fabric together to make a front and back (size of your choosing.) In October you’ll learn to “sandwich” your pieces with batting and machine quilt your runner, then finish it with a binding edge. This workshop is great for all quilting experience levels!

This is a 2 part workshop! The first workshop will be on September 6th from 6pm-8pm. The second workshop with be on October 4th from 6pm-8pm. By purchasing a ticket you are signed up for both dates. We do not offer single dates of this workshop.

* We have a limited amount of sewing machines at SCRAP! Please bring your own if you are able to! *

Patchwork Pillows

JOHNY MARQUEZ

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Johny will guide participants through his process of selecting and collaging second hand fabrics and scrap materials into patchwork pieced compositions. Participants create their own patchwork compositions and construct them into their own decor pillows.

Final Product:

-Patchwork Pillowcase 15"x15" with back slit to insert pillow

-Stuffed Pillow 15"x15"

The use of a sewing machine is required for this workshop. SCRAP has a limited number of sewing machines which is reflected in the ticketing. Please bring your own machine if you are able to!

All materials will be provided by SCRAP.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Shopping for your Classroom at SCRAP

MERRITT RICHMOND

Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Let's go shopping together in SCRAP - where your basic classroom supplies are deeply discounted and where creative ideas are just waiting to be discovered. Learn how to use SCRAP to activate hands-on learning and creativity for students of all ages. Participants will share great ideas, explore some of the more obscure corners of the Depot, and spend time developing your own creative ideas in the workshop at SCRAP.

Collage

BROOBS

Saturday, August 5th, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Broobs will guide participants through his practice and the history of collage . Participants will create beautiful tribute collages and also walk away with collage buttons. All materials will be provided by SCRAP, however if you have images in particular you would like to work from orf images of loved ones you'd like to make a tribute to please bring them!

Cut It Out! Paper Craft

DOROTHY YUKI

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Paper crafts to use and your creativity to share. Two and three dimensional pieces will be taught. Everything will be provided to use but you might like to bring in some of your own painted papers and scraps. If you don't like craft blades (xactos), this class isn't for you. However, I will show you how to use them.

Illustrative Patches

CHICHAI

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Single color patches not doing it anymore? Join us for a workshop with ChiChai to create illustrative patches. Learn how to utilize scrap fabrics, buttons, trims, and other notions and jazz up garments or bags. ChiChai will go over basic embroidery stitches and techniques for cut-outs. If you have any clothes or bags you would like to add patches to, please feel free to bring them!

Weaving the Fabric of the Universe

ANGIE WILSON

Thursday, July 6th, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We will explore interconnectivity through the delightful, meditative practice of weaving. We will create simple hand looms and play with various weaving techniques while contemplating the ancient as well as Einsteinian metaphor of the fabric of the universe, musing on the interconnectivity of space and time, people and place, emotional and physical bodies. Participants will become cosmic weavers, exploring the ways in which thread and fabric are useful models for understanding the structure of the universe. We will experiment with color interaction, manipulate different kinds of materials, and celebrate the infinite possibilities of creative expression.

Soft Sculpture

ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Alexander Hernandez will demonstrate how to creatively upcycle materials by deconstructing found fabrics using patchwork techniques to create soft sculptures. Any level of skills in sewing machine or hand stitching are a plus but not needed. Participants are encouraged to bring old garments, cast-off remnants and scraps, and other textiles they would like to transform. Other fabrics and items will be provided by SCRAP.

Sustainable Sashiko Mending

MARIAH BINTLIFF

Thursday, June 8th, 2023

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

In this workshop you will learn how to mend your clothes while also learning the basics of Sashiko. Sashiko is so much more than a stitching method or a sustainability practice. With a little care and intention, once worn out objects can transform into something beautiful and meaningful - all while sharing your story. Bring your own cotton or denim garment to mend or practice on our provided samples!

Quilting Basics: Binding

LORRAINE WOODRUFF-LONG

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn how to bind your quilt - the final touch on any quilt. Students can bring a project begun in class of any size that has been “ sandwiched” with top/middle/backing and quilted, and is ready to be bound. Students will learn how to create a visible binding, as well as how to create an invisible “faced” binding.

Star Book Mobile

STEPHANIE JUCKER

Saturday, June 3rd, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Discover how to make a star book mobile using upcycled papers and collage. In this class students will learn how to combine the basic structure of a star book with the theatrical 3D effects of a tunnel book. Using decorative papers, and other mixed media they will find out how to construct a three dimensional tableau in each alcove of the star. The resulting mobile will rotate when suspended and create a playful sense of narrative as each scene is revealed.

Explore the Reveal: Zippers for Sculpture and Design

LIZ HARVEY

Thursday, June 1st, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Combine discarded zippers into constructions for functional or artistic purposes. Zippers present endless possibilities through the magic of zipping and unzipping. Learn how to sew this versatile material into a wallet, and experiment with combining it with fabric or other materials for textile sculpture or wearable art. As you explore, draw from the ways zippers have intervened in art history and crept their way into design.

Upcycle / Print / Repeat: Custom Stationery

THEA SIZEMORE

Saturday, May 6th, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Participants will scavenge art parts in the Depot for printing their own stationery. Thea Sizemore will introduce a variety of methods for creating images on card stock and envelopes including creating stamps from found items, stenciling, layering and tips for creating editions/set of note cards. Students will then have time to explore techniques and produce their own set of upcycled relief-printed cards. No experience necessary and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Quilting Series: Quilt Sandwich

LORRAINE WOODRUFF-LONG

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn the first step in finishing a quilt - making a quilt “sandwich” with a top, middle/batting, and backing, and learn simple machine quilting on your piece. Students will use a premade quilt block of any size - either from a prior class or a cut 12” piece of fabric, and leave with a “mug rug” coaster.

Pocket Sized Print Making

JENNIFER ZEE

Saturday, April 22nd 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Celebrate Earth Day with a workshop that packs a lot of fun into a small package. Using rubber odds and ends, we will carve and print small blocks to create our own note cards, wrapping paper and mini prints. No previous carving experience required!

Sashiko 101 + Palm Thimble

MARIAH BINTLIFF

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

A Workshop in Partnership with Patagonia

One of the distinguishing features of Sashiko is its unique stitching method that requires a palm thimble instead of a traditional finger thimble. This palm thimble acts as a protective pad to push the needle through the fabric with your dominant hand. In this workshop you will learn how to make a Sashiko palm thimble of your own, while also learning the basics of Sashiko.

Quilting Basics: Plus Blocks

LORRAINE WOODRUFF-LONG

Wednesday, April 5th 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Be positive! Learn the simple “plus” block from scraps to make blocks of all sizes. Students will leave with several blocks to sew together into a pillow, small quilt or the base of a larger quilt.

Crochet Outside the Lines: Freeform Crochet

AMY LANGE

Saturday, April 1st, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Have you ever wanted to wrap a park bench in yarn, make a free-form soft sculpture, or just play with textiles in a more open-ended way? Learn to let go and get weird with crochet! Learn techniques that are open-ended, experiment with new materials, and connect with your creativity. No experience required!

Hanging Sculpture

XIMAPS DONG

Saturday, March 4th, 2023

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Bring your love of play and create a hanging sculpture with unconventional materials found at SCRAP! Chose your materials with a fun scravenger hunt game and learn different techniques to structure a sculpture that can hang anywhere. All experience levels welcome!

Found Object Floral Arrangements

SUSAN CHAMBERS

Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bouquets are more expensive than ever, and the Slow Flower Movement calls on us to stop flying flowers around the globe. Susan Chambers of Bloomin Couture is the Alice Waters of bespoke floristry, and she will show us how to form inviting tablescapes using fewer blooms and more found objects. Learn budget-friendly techniques for repurposing bottles into bud vases, and creating clusters of candles to enhance precious local blooms. We will provide materials from SCRAP, but you can bring your own too.

Quilting Series: Bars Block

LORRAINE WOODRUFF-LONG

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn how to make long BARS BLOCKS from strips of fabric - easy peasy! A great way to use scraps and make bigger quilts without a lot of fuss. Students will leave with several blocks to sew together into a pillow, small quilt or the base of a larger quilt.

SCRAP Drawing and Collage Night

Tuesday, February 21st, 2023

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Come on down to SCRAP for a night of creativity! This is the first in what we hope is a series of many creators' space workshops where artists can work on something new, bring in a work in progress, and find community.

This month we'll be working on drawing and collage! We'll have a scrappy still life set up, do some gesture drawing warm-ups, and have drawing and collage materials available in our workshop. Artists are also free to bring their own work and materials.

Collage

MITSU OKUBO

Saturday, February 4th, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Mitsu Okubo is a Californian artist who uses printmaking and drawing as a means reconcile his failures as a stand up comedian.

SCRAP Valentines: Card Making

MONICA LEE

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Get a jump start on handmade cards for 2023 and join us for this evening of eco card making. Just in time for Valentine's Day or for upcoming Birthdays, Get Wells, Anniversaries, Mothers Day, Thank You notes, or any occasion. We will make cards using materials gathered from the warehouse and papers saved from the recycling bin. You can also make your own envelope too!

Quilting Basics: Half Square Triangles

LORRAINE WOODRUFF-LONG

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn to make the simple, but amazingly versatile, Half Square Triangle Block! Learn simple ways to create several blocks at a time that you can arrange in an almost infinite variety of patterns. Students will leave with at least one, large quilt block that can be made into a placemat, pillow or the start of a bigger quilt.

2022 WORKSHOPS

Korean Bojagi Gift Wrapping

MARIAH BINTLIFF

Saturday, October 5th, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Discover a variety of unique gift-wrapping methods using reusable wrapping cloths to bring your gift-giving skills to the next level! In Korea, traditional wrapping cloths are known as Bojagi, which are similar to Japan's Furoshiki. These beautiful wrapping cloths are a wonderful way to present gifts or transport everyday items, while also reducing the environmental impact by reusing them over and over again.

All materials are provided and you will also be sent home with some Bojagi wrapping cloths and step-by-step wrapping demonstration worksheets. All ages are welcome to participate!

About Bojagi

Bojagi is a traditional Korean folk art consisting of patchwork cloths made from remnants of fabric such as cotton, silk, hemp and ramie. These practical cloths were present in Korea as early as the fourteenth century. They were made in a variety of sizes and used to cover and contain items such as gifts, tables, food, and other everyday objects. This art form has been historically passed down through generations of female artists and was used by Korean people from all classes.

These handmade cloths often held symbolic meaning and sentiment, expressed through their designs. Each color, pattern, and embroidery design was intentionally chosen to represent different well-wishes to the receiver of the Bojagi.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Creative Reuse & Science Concepts

MERRITT RICHMOND

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Do you strive to be a “hands-on” teacher and to utilize “project-based learning”? SCRAP can support your goals with low-cost and high-interest materials. This workshop will present a variety of science concepts that can be developed through open-ended exploration in your Pre-K through 5th grade classroom. Participants will build, explore, play and make meaningful discoveries - on our way to creating similar experiences for our students.

*All teachers will receive a $25 gift card for shopping!

Seasons Weavings

CECELIA LUSVEN

Saturday, December 3rd, 2022

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

It is that time of the year, when the days are shorter, but the hearts are warmer. In this “Seasons Weavings” workshop you will learn how to create your holiday greeting cards with yarn scraps.

You will learn the basics of weaving that you will use to hand weave your decorations, then glue them to create personalized cards to send to your family and friends. All materials are provided and no previous experience is required to participate! Ages 12+ (with adult supervision) welcome to attend.

Repurposed Fashion

DIEGO GOMEZ

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us to learn how to deconstruct fabrics, materials, or existing clothing and transform them into a new design that is a unique expression of your personal style. This recreating will all be done by hand and with variety of applications to choose from, so no prior experience is necessary.

We recommend bringing your own clothing that needs a second life. However, we will provide other fabric for you to work with as well. All other materials will be provided.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Gamification In The Classroom

MERRITT RICHMOND

Thursday, November 3rd, 2022

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Quilting Fundamentals: Log Cabin Block 2

LORRAINE WOODRUFF-LONG

Saturday, October 22nd, 2022

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Learn the basics of the versatile Court House Steps Log Cabin block and the beginnings to making your own quilts - from coasters to bed quilts! You will learn how to make a 12" Log Cabin block, and see how it can be replicated, stitched together with other blocks, and arranged in variety of patterns. I will show you examples of traditional and contemporary log cabin quilts.

We recommend bringing your own sewing machine if you have one, but we will have a limited number available to use as well. Beginners are welcome! A basic understanding of how to use a sewing machine is helpful, but no previous sewing experience is necessary.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Maximizing Physical Movement While Minimizing Chaos

MERRITT RICHMOND

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Weaving Alternative Materials

CECILIA LUSVEN

Saturday, September 24th, 2022

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

In this workshop you will learn how to weave the triaxial pattern with alternative materials from Textile Designer & Artist, Cécilia Lusven. All materials are provided and no previous experience is required to participate! Ages 16+ welcome to attend.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Creative Assessment Techniques

MERRITT RICHMOND

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Creative and multi-dimensional assessment techniques give us a more comprehensive picture of our students. We will learn a slew of quick, fun, and formative assessment tools that set a positive tone for learning. We will dive into rubrics and their capacity to increase student skills and accountability. Most importantly, we will enjoy the creative process ourselves as we share great ideas and support our own continued learning.

Quilting Fundamentals: Log Cabin Block 1

LORRAINE WOODRUFF-LONG

Wednesday, September 21st, 2022

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Learn the basics of the versatile Log Cabin Quilt block and the beginnings to making your own quilts - from coasters to bed quilts! You will learn how to make a 12" Log Cabin block, and see how it can be replicated, stitched together with other blocks, and arranged in variety of patterns. I will show you examples traditional and contemporary log cabin quilts. A basic understanding of how to use a sewing machine helpful, but no previous sewing experience necessary.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Self Portraits for Social Emotional Growth & Literacy Development

MERRITT RICHMOND

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Contemporary Collage

MARK HARRIS

Wednesday, August 17th, 2022

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

About Mark Harris
Mark Harris is an award winning artist, activist and educator. He has combined his passions for art making and activism to create visually compelling work that he uses to engage his audience on issues facing society today. He has established a strong independent voice and is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most controversial artists. The Metro Silicon Valley News called his work “brilliantly subversive."

Paper Embroidery on Photographs & Postcards

DOROTHY YUKI

Saturday, July 30th, 2022

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

In this workshop Dorothy Yuki will teach a variety of embroidery techniques to embellish your own cards, photos and postcards. All materials will be provided. Ages 12+ welcome with adult supervision.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Creativity Infusions with Repurposed Materials

MERRITT RICHMOND

Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Teachers, are you thirsty for simple, joyful, and practical 'creativity infusions' for your TK-5th grade classroom? Join us as we explore creative reuse as a tool for decreasing stress, increasing student engagement, and adding quick hands-on elements to your curriculum. Along the way, you will leverage your students’ creative spirits to rethink our relationship with earth’s resources and our waste stream. Research-supported classroom approaches will be the foundation of our conversation. Participants will have the chance to share their own great ideas and help connect with the Common Core and NGSS. Most importantly, we will engage with joyful creative exploration to rejuvenate your classroom practice.

Mail Art: Creativity ~ Curiosity ~ Connection

MARIAH BINTLIFF

Saturday, August 6th, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Mail Art has a broad spectrum of possibilities from collage and zines to calligraphy and embroidery. This workshop will focus on using repurposed materials & found objects. A worksheet will be provided with educational resources, project prompts, visual inspiration, and material sources. Materials are provided and all ages are welcome to participate!

In this workshop you will learn about:

1. How to source unique inspiration & materials

2. Practice playful exploration

3. Create interesting visual compositions that tell a story

4. Connect with a creative community across the globe

Hexagon Patchwork

CATHERINE SHERMAN

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Come learn a quick and easy method for making hexagon patchwork! These hexagons can be stitched together to create all sorts of patterns. I will show you my Hexagon Project Quilt in progress. All materials are provided and there is no previous sewing experience necessary.

Paper Flowers

AIKO CUNEO

Saturday, April 23rd, 2022

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Make flowers that last for years. Using repurposed paper and from SCRAP, you’ll learn how to make three different flowers: tulips, calla lilies, and chrysanthemums. Materials and tools for the workshop will be provided by Scrap.

Aiko Cuneo is a San Francisco artist who works in a variety of mediums, paper being her favorite. Currently, she has work in a group show, ReImagine, at the Randall Museum in San Francisco.

No-Sew Denim Tote Bags

CAMILO VILLA

Saturday, February 12th, 2022

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This is a denim recycling project for no-sew tote bags. Participants will create fringed bags from old jeans, made by cutting and tying. Fringe along the outside will be knotted together to secure the edges. This process will take roughly one hour.

Instructor Bio:
Aurie Stetzel is a teaching artist with SCRAP for several Bayview elementary schools and has an MFA in Sustainable Fashion Design from UC Davis. This workshop, and others she has taught, brings a focus on diversion of materials from the waste stream, creative reuse, and all-ages techniques for crafting useful items.

2021 WORKSHOPS

ONLINE

Eco-Bookmaking

CAMILO VILLA

Thursday, October 21st, 2021

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

In this eco bookmaking workshop we will make books from everyday materials from your home, recycling bin and of course the SCRAP-SF warehouse. There are endless shapes and sizes and uses for these fun books! Monica will show a lot of samples. You will want to make these books after the workshop!

Found Object Assemblages

CAMILO VILLA

October 16th, 2021

11:00 AM

Participants will give old objects renewed purpose as they assemble their favorite finds in found frames to tell stories or create abstract artworks. We will scribble and scrawl as a way to let loose within our new compositions.

ONLINE

Patch Me In

Ben Venom

Thursday, June 15th, 2021

6:00 PM

In this workshop students will create a custom Skull Mustache Patch by sewing together recycled fabric from their own collection of t-shirts, pants, etc. The workshop will cover applique, sewing machine basics, and design techniques.

ONLINE

Abstract Latch-Hook Rug Making

CAMILO VILLA

June 26th, 2021

11:00 AM

This workshop explores latch hook rug making. We’ll learn about the materials, different ways to use the yarn, the latch hook technique, and how to finish a project. Using our new skills we’ll design a small abstract rug for you to finish at home.

ONLINE

Back Patch

FERAL FABRIC

Thursday, June 17th, 2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join this intergenerational workshop and find out how undomesticated cloth can be! We will look at fabric’s history as a radical tool for communication, and make back patches and flags that reflect ourselves, our communities, and our values using appliqué and other surface techniques.

ONLINE

Color Meditation Sketchbook

LISA SOLOMON

Saturday, October 5th, 2021

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

An introduction into color meditation as a practice and how it can often provide similar results to actual meditation. Lisa will guide participants through a short real time meditation and then delve into how she started a painting routine that has become a positive force in her studio and a means to learn more about color, composition and watercolor [or whatever art supply you use] as a medium. Participants will receive a blank book from SCRAP to use in class and hopefully beyond.

ONLINE

Watercolor on Anything

KELLY INOUYE

Saturday, October 5th, 2021

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Explore painting with watercolor on any material. Artist, Kelly Inouye, will show you how to turn all kinds of materials into works of art, using a medium that creates a paintable surface on anything.

ONLINE

Papermaking

JULIA GOODMAN

Saturday, October 5th, 2021

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

In this introduction to handmade paper making, participants will use their own dryer lint to create a piece of paper and an envelope. Julia will share the basic steps of paper making in a playful, experimental, accessible and sustainable way. As an antidote to digital communication, participants are encouraged to use the handmade stationary to write a letter to their future selves.

ONLINE

An Hour of Knots

WINDY CHEN

Thursday, April 15th, 2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

In this workshop, participants will have the rare opportunity to learn a handful of knots from Windy Chien, San Francisco artist and author of The Year of Knots. As she explains how a line’s journey creates the strength and beauty of each knot, she’ll also detail how her own journey from independent record store owner to iTunes product manager at Apple eventually lead to a yearlong creative exploration and life as a full-time artist. Workshop attendees will walk away with new knot tying skills, knowledge of the history and utility of various knots, and the story of why it’s never too late to start living a creative life.

ONLINE

Simple Scrappy Shirt

SONYA PHILLIP

Saturday, March 27th, 2021

11:00 AM

Pair together scraps both large and small to make a unique garment! Learn to sew a shirt in this workshop with fiber artist, Sonya Philip. Students will learn how to cut pattern pieces as well as methods for combining fabric pieces. The neckline is sewn with a simple facing. A PDF version of the pattern, in eight sizes, will be provided to print and assemble. This is not a beginning sewing class, you will need to have some previous experience using a sewing machine.

ONLINE

Collage & Zine Making

MITSU OKUBO

Thursday, March 18th, 2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

With the guidance of Mitsu Okubo, students will be repurposing found materials to create new portraits and landscapes out of collage. The final product will be presented as a Zine in a family photo album format.

ONLINE

Wildflower Sculptures

ALICIA ESCOTT

Saturday, February 27th, 2021

11:00 AM

Lead by Alicia Escott, participants will grow native wildflower “sculptures” out of a reclaimed plastic packages. These living sculptures will become habitat for native pollinators over the course of spring. Execution of this project is easy and will be accompanied by a facilitated participatory conversation about the life that can arise out of death and decay and the opportunity for positive change that can come out of small apocalypses. Participants will be provided with plastic bag containers, soil and wildflower seeds all of which they can pick up at SCRAP. However participants are encouraged to use their own home compost or soil if available.

Paper Mache Vases

CATHY LU

Thursday, February 18th, 2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

In this workshop, Cathy Lu will cover how to make an easy paper mache recipe and use common household items like bowls or cans to create our vase shapes. Once the vase form is finished, the decoration possibilities are endless! These techniques are great for both youths and adults.

Crochet Jam

RAMEKON O'ARWISTERS

Thursday, January 28th, 2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

For its inaugural 2021 virtual Creative Reuse Workshop Series, SCRAP is partnering with Bay Area Artist Ramekon O'Arwisters on his celebrated Crochet Jam series. Participants will learn a basic crochet finger stitch while also centering themselves within the creative process. The only materials needed are one inch strips of fabric. You can use your own or have a materials kit provided by SCRAP.

Crochet Jam engages the public to think differently about the role of art within community and the power of art within society. This event is embracing and inclusive and it makes no attempt to dictate the creative process nor judge the finished project—it is meditative, liberating, empowering and community building.

2020 WORKSHOPS

Button Up: Online Workshop

DOROTHY YUKI

August 29, 2020

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

This lesson was taught by Dorothy Yuki and shared how to show off your saved buttons by using them to make three different types of necklaces

Materials were provided and participants picked them up by the SCRAP depot a week before the online workshop.

How to Create a SoulCollage®

EILEEN SCHWIND

March 7, 2020

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Create a SoulCollage® for your personal use and access your inner knowing with Artist, Eileen Schwind. This can be the start of a deck of cards that you can use to receive guidance from when you are moving through different phases of your life. No art training is necessary to make a beautiful and meaningful piece.

Making Polymer-Clay Jewelry

HEIDY ESPINOSA

February 22, 2020

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

In this workshop, participants learned how to make play dough with Heidy Espinosa. Then they became familiar with polymer-clay, which they used to make small free-form shapes. They also learned to use silicon molds to make intricate shapes. The shapes were made into jewelry and personal adornment items using metal findings. Then they were baked in a toaster oven to set the shape. Great fun was had by all! Thanks Heidy & Alex for leading this workshop with such exuberance!

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Printmaking for Children

LITA BLANC

February 15, 2020

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

In this workshop taught by Lita Blanc, participants learned how to create simple and beautiful prints with every day objects and materials such as paper clips, glue, tape and lace. The workshop was geared for teachers working with elementary school students, but the techniques learned could be easily adapted for other age groups.

SFUSD attending were eligible to receive payment for their participation in accordance to Prop G.

Apron Making Workshop

DOROTHY YUKI

February 1, 2020

Participants spent an afternoon learning how to sew a quality cover up apron with one of our long-time teaching artists, Dorothy Yuki. Dorothy offered two different models - the traditional apron with strings around the neck and waist, or the one pictured here.

Mixed Media & The Creative Process Workshop

CATHY CRUZ

January 25, 2020

This workshop, lead by Cathy Cruz, encouraged both adults and children to be playful and unleash their creativity. No experience was required! It was also the perfect workshop for those dreaming of making art but not sure how to get started. And a great opportunity to engage the family in a fun weekend activity!

The demo was the vehicle to discuss basic abstract composition, techniques, and tools accessible to children. Later, all participants collaged printed papers with other SCRAP-found materials and mounted them on wood.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Easy Abstract Art

Sherie Yazman

January 18, 2020

Art doesn't have to look like a photo! It can be a combination of lines, shapes, textures and colors. This lesson helped teachers introduce students to the elements of art and design. It was also created as a jumping off point for a variety of other projects.

The techniques were adaptable to most levels of instruction. And all projects were designed to be created with free or inexpensive materials.

SFUSD attending were eligible to receive payment for their participation in accordance to Prop G.

Reversible Tote Bag Workshop

Peggy Airey-Van Diem

January 4, 2020

Peggy and SCRAP hosted a sewing afternoon, learning how to make reversible tote bags. We hope this event is the first of many that teach children and adults how to reduce the use of plastics in our daily lives.

2019 EVENTS, WORKSHOPS & POP-UPS

Holiday Gift Wrapping Event

Saturday, December 7th, 2019

We hosted a "gift wrapping party" at SCRAP's workshop space! We had plenty of supplies to choose from - people could wrap here and pay only for what they used, of they selected their favorite supplies to wrap at home.

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Siapo Polynesian Bark Cloth

SHERIE YAZMAN

November 16th, 2019

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presenter Sherie Yazman, Arts Educator, demonstrated an art lesson that uses math, science and language arts for all grade levels and abilities to enhance student learning across the curriculum.

SFUSD attending were eligible to receive payment for their participation in accordance to Prop G.

SCRAP Community Fundraiser

CAMILO VILLA

Friday, November 15th, 2019

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We planned a family-friendly fundraiser to help sustain our work as a flagship creative reuse center in the country, and to have some fun together as well!

We also enjoyed together a Mexican dinner by Bayview taqueria, Tato. And to keep the evening lively and entertaining for adults and children alike, we had music, a magician, a crafts table, and a fun music station made by up-cycled materials.

Thank you so much to everyone who could come and support us!

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Dia de los Muertos Paper Craft

SHERIE YAZMAN

October 19th, 2019

Arts Educator, Ms. Sherie Yazman, presented lessons on paper projects for the classroom for Day of the Dead.

The projects were adaptable for all levels and included Calaveras, printing, rubbings, papel picado, luminarias and banners.

SFUSD attending were eligible to receive payment for their participation in accordance to Prop G.

SCRAP Pop-up Shop at the Bayview Community Market

October 19, 2019

The Bayview Community Market brings together handcrafted goods, artisanal food, organic season produce, and now, a mini SCRAP pop-up shop!

We also sponsored a kids craft zone, led by local artist and SCRAP longtime friend, Chula!

The market was created to showcase the craftwork of the Bayview community, and is the perfect plan for a family-friendly Saturday morning anytime.

The Bayview Community Market is located at All Good Pizza, at 1605 Jerrold Ave, San Francisco.

Special Sale - Jewelry, Beads & Buttons

September 28, 2019

Perfect for jewelry makers, and artists and crafters who love to create, curate, invent and re-invent using beads and buttons large and small!

We had a wide spectrum of quality & materials in our back-stock - all treasures for jewelry or art project.

Affordable Housing Workshop for Artists, Makers and Educators

CAMILO VILLA

September 26, 2019

The Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) and SCRAP hosted an affordable husing workshop geared towards San Francisco artists, makers and educators, particularly all of you in the Bayview district.

We discussed:

What is affordable housing (subsidies, below-market rate housing, low-cost market rates units and permanent supportive housing).

Below-market rate units in detail, including the application process and restrictions, and how MEDA helps.

Home ownership

Workforce development support

SCRAP's First Pop-Up Shop

In partnership with FLAX

September 22, 2019

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

To celebrate our friendship, FLAX has invited us to set up a SCRAP pop-up shop at their Fort Mason location in San Francisco.

FLAX will also donate 10% of their total revenue to SCRAP, so please come, explore and shop for what you need to support us as well!

Creative Collage

Sally Wassink

September 21, 2019

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

All skill levels are welcome - from beginners to experienced collagists, ages 12 years old and up.

In this 3-hour workshop we will view artwork by other collage artists, cover some basics about composition, talk about techniques & papers, share tips about tools, such as adhesives and save some time at the end of the workshop to view each others work & share experiences.

Students will be given some time at the beginning of the workshop to pull from SCRAP's multitude of paper resources to use in their artwork. The goal is to go home with a few (or a lot!) of finished pieces. If you have particular imagery in mind, please bring it with you as well!

Knit and Crochet Day

March 12th, 2019

All levels and ages welcome! Learn the basics or work on a project. $15 gets you a seat at the table with our instructors and two skeins of beautiful hand-dyed golden alpaca and wool blend yarn.

Stay as little or as long as you'd like. Row and Hannah will be around to check your progress, help with a difficult stitch, or just compliment your lovely projects!

If you would like to simply come and work on a knitting or crochet project without purchasing a ticket, please do! However, space is limited so first come, first serve.

Beginning Head & Figure Drawing

David Tenorio

February 23, 2019

Led by artist David Tenorio, this Drawing workshop will teach you the fundamentals of drawing, tips for drawing the head/portrait and how to improve your observational abilities.

This 3 hour workshop will cover such topics as:

Basic foundational drawing skills

Tips and tricks for each feature of the head

How do we observe quickly? Seeing what's most important

The correct way to construct the head using the "Ball and Jaw" method

Simple to advanced techniques for shading in pencil and ink

For both beginners and seasoned veterans, this workshop will provide instruction that spans all abilities and skill levels. The workshop will begin with a detailed lecture covering basic foundational drawing skills (with some advanced techniques included!) followed by a series of exercises and demonstrations on drawing the head, concluding with a Q&A segment at the end of the session. Each workshop participant will receive drawing materials to work with as well as a custom-made packet covering all instructed material.

Ribbon Weaving

ALEX BYRNE

February 2nd, 2019

This 5-hour workshop will introduce you to weaving ribbons and fabrics into textile pieces that you can use in your other projects or keep as art in their own right. We will start with a simple ‘plain weave’ (pictured below right, made into a purse) and those that feel confident can then go on to try a more complicated ‘triaxial weave’ (also known as ‘mad weaving’, pictured above right) which results in a star or tumbling blocks pattern.

To enjoy this workshop you will need to be comfortable manipulating fabric and ribbon with your hands and using pins on cardboard. By the time we finish you will have at least one letter-sized finished piece to take home!

Ribbons and fabric will be supplied but if you wish to bring any favorites from home please feel free. Fabric should be pre-cut into approximately 1 inch wide strips to save time. Bias binding and trims can also be used.

This workshop is for everyone 15 years and older.

Special Yarn Sale

Sally Wassink

Saturday, August 24, 2019

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Come and find a truly wide assortment and quantity for yarn, at the best possible prices you can find in stores or online.

All the yarn will be in bins inside our workshop space. Come explore, find your treasures, and enjoy!

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Workshop Calendar

Regular public creative reuse workshops at the SCRAP Depot, taught by Bay Area artists and creatives. Follow SCRAP on Eventbrite to get immediate updates about workshops the second they're live!

WORKSHOPS 2026

This summer we will be partnering with our neighbors and friends at Bayview's Cafe Alma to host a new workshop series' each month. Learn to make, repair and upcycle your jewelry- join a June Jewels workshop!

Announcing our new outdoor workshop series SCRAP in the Wild - where nature meets art!

Plein Air Sketching at Heron's Head Park

Sebastian Petersen

Thursday, June 12

11 AM - 1 PM

Jewelry Repair & Tranformation

Vega Vosbek

Thursday, June 18

11 AM - 1 PM

Stained Glass Jewelry

Maya Djiji

Thursday, June 25

11 AM - 1:30 PM

Little Treasures: Soft Solder Jewelry

Lily Marylander

Saturday, June 27

11 AM - 2 PM

PAST WORKSHOPS 2026

Immortal Clothes: Intro to Sewing

Tira Connell

Thursday, February 5

5 PM - 8 PM

DIY Scrappy Shirts

Sonya Philip

Sunday, February 8

11 AM - 3 PM

Upcycling Trinkets: Keychain Creation

Star Lahey-Buckley

Saturday, February 14

11 AM - 1 PM

Collaboration in the Classroom

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP

Petra Schumann

Thursday, February 26

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Drawing on Found Objects: A wheatpaste workshop

Lian Yung

Saturday, February 28

12 PM - 2 PM

Immortal Clothes: Intro to Sewing

Tira Connell

Thursday, February 5

5 PM - 8 PM

A Crowning Achievement: The Art of Adornment

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOPKit Cameron

Sunday, March 01

9:30 AM - 1:45 PM

DIY Drawing Robots

FREE WORKSHOP FOR AGES 9 & UP

Dominic Ginzton

Sunday, March 15

2 PM - 3 PM

102: Pockets

IMMORTAL CLOTHES WORKSHOP SERIES

Tria Connell

Saturday, March 21

1 PM - 4 PM

Vivacious Vessels: Fiber-Wrapped Coil Baskets

Vicki Assegued

Wednesday, March 25

6 PM - 8 PM

Improv Log Cabin Quilt Blocks

Christine Haynes

Sunday, March 29

11 AM - 3 PM

Maps as a Tool for Artistic Expression & Exploration of Visual Ideas

Merritt Richmond

Wednesday, April 15

5 PM - 7 PM

Build-a-Book

Miles Epstein

Wednesday, April 22

5 PM - 7 PM

Korean Bojagi

Judy Kim

Sunday, April 26

FREE TEACHER WORKSHOP
Kit Cameron