Trash to Treasure: Transforming Watershed Debris into Works of Art
August 23, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join WSU Extension Water Stewardship for a two-part/day workshop.
On day one, we will meet at a beautiful private beach to learn from guest speaker Staci McMahon, NOAA Pacific Region Marine Debris Specialist. Plan to enjoy a beach walk and search the wrack line and driftwood piles for debris, categorize our finds and discuss ways to repurpose select pieces into art. Come with questions!
From there, participants will have time to steward watershed areas on their own if they wish, removing more trash bound for the ocean and conceptualizing art pieces.
On day two, we will come back together to turn our watershed/marine trash finds into art treasures in the form of mixed media shadow box art or freeform pieces. Final pieces will be eligible for exhibition at a local marine aquarium to serve as conservation messages. No artistic ability required… just come and bring a friend!
18 years and up.
Workshop session 1: Friday, August 23, 2024 – 10am to 1pm at Camp Indianola -10635 NE Shore Dr, Indianola, WA 98342. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for beach stewardship. Bring sun protection, walking stick, water and snacks as needed.
Workshop session 2: Friday, September 13, 2024 –10am to 1pm at an indoor North Kitsap location TBA. More details will be provided at the first session.
Cost: $20-$25 – Early Bird Special through August 9. Scholarships available for qualifying participants.
Registration deadline: August 21. Space is limited! Full refunds may be administered through August 22, after which participants will not be refunded.
For more information, contact Anna McClelland (anna.mcclelland@wsu.edu)
WSU Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Anna McClelland at 345 6th Street, Suite 550, Bremerton, WA 98337, 360-228-7303, anna.mcclelland@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.
