Workshop Calendar

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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! 

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!

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.  

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.

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.

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 

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! 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hand Cut Recycled Botanical Collage

AUSTEN ZOMBRES

 Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 

 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!

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!

Textile Jewelry Making

VIDA VAZQUEZ

 Saturday, June 23rd, 2024 

 11:00 AM - 1:30 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!

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.

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  

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! 

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