Creative Kids at Geelong Roadshow

What a creative little bunch of students we had working with us at the 'Doing more with less' Geelong workshop! In my wearable art class last Thursday the students came up with some new, exciting and innovative ways to use rubbish. Prior to the workshop I had been collecting newspapers, egg cartons, bottle tops and other recycled goods within my community to turn into art. I had also visited 'The Reverse Art Truck' recycle centre where I found some seriously cool bits and bobs to use. That place is amazing! Little did I know at the time that all these materials would be turned into the most elegant and outrageous of outfits I'd ever seen! There was a super hero costume made, a Genghis Khan outfit, a ball gown and even a bright blue hand bag made from an egg carton. All of the kids also created their very own custom made environmental brooch out of a bottle top at the workshop, which they of course wore around with pride. I especially liked the butterfly design. The students paraded some of their garments at the finale to highlight waste issues. Due to the great success I had with the kids, I am now using this project in one of my university assignments. It's great being able to make the link  with Millennium Kids at my university.