Friday, August 5, 6:00-8:00pm –Pie Tin Repoussé On9: We’ll be using used aluminum pie tins or trays to create a design in low relief. We will emboss using ballpoint pens or other pointy things to draw and poke with… This will be a fun and simple activity for Pie On9. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Led by Shula Weinstein and Michael Moore. FREE. Note, EcoWorks will be open during these hours.
Thursday, August 25, 7:00-9:00pm –Tape Resist: Acrylic Batik:Join us for an evening of tape-batik, experimenting with tape and acrylic paints. Batik is a “resist” process for making designs on fabric. Tape resist uses tape instead of wax and paints instead of dyes. We will make a fabric panel (great as window screen, hanging etc. All supplies provided. Led by Shula Weinstein. Due to limited space, pre-registration is suggested. Pre-Register Now. $25.
(Rescheduled from August 7)
Sunday, September 25, 1:00-3:00 – Die Cutting:Die cutting is the process of using a die to shear webs of low-strength materials, such as rubber, fiber, foil, cloth paper, plastics and leather. Learn how to use a die cutting machine to cut shapes and designs and emboss various materials found at EcoWorks. Play with the fantastic things you can make with these pieces- cards, journals, scrapbooks…this workshop focuses on exploration and playing around with a great gadget ( the die cutting machine) and seeing what you can create with it. Led by Janet Brodie, a card maker/ paper person and creative arts therapist. Her work can be seen at Ecoworks, Dava, Creative Arts Workshop and City Wide Open Studios. Due to limited space, pre-registration is suggested. Pre-Register Now. $20.
Yarn Bombing/Knit Bombing/Yarn Storming: We're still accepting donations of unfinished yarn projects, encourage you to knit or crochet new pieces with scrap yarn, help us assemble, sew/darn and/or create fringe for the 42″ high tree yarn bombings/dressings. We've completed three trees and would welcome you to work on more with us! For more info email: ecoworksct@gmail.com.
Interested in Reuse, Sharing Economy, Collaborative Consumption, and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
The 4th International conference on reuse, ReuseConex, Leveraging REUSE in a Circular Economy is coming to Somerville, MA October 17-19, 2016.
Check it out: reuseconex.org
Latest in the EcoWorks' Scrap Bin... 262 State Street, New Haven Thursday, 1:00-7:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm And during classes and special events. Current inventory includes:
Car Trophies
Zippers and other sewing supplies
Interesting Pieces of Wood, including these cut outs
We're looking for a couple more sewing machines
Shelves and/or flat file for paper
For the Scrap Bin:
Vintage Linens
Sewing Notions, Sewing Patterns
Paper, any sizes/colors
Paper rolls
Old Trophies Craft items
Old photographs, postcards, ephemera
Also accepting donations of unfinished knitted or crocheted projects, especially assorted granny squares!
Downsizing or helping a loved one clean out their home? We accept donations of sewing, knitting and other craft items and tools, including unfinished projects. We especially love old sewing patterns, vintage linens and sewing kits!
EcoWorks is a creative reuse center for the arts. We sell low-cost art supplies to teachers, artists and others with an eye for the creative. Materials come from donations; from industry, businesses and individuals. We are an all volunteer organization. We are currently raising funds to expand our capacity (such as hiring part-time help) so we can offer more programs and services.
Supported in part by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Friday, August 5, 6:00-8:00pm 
Thursday, August 25, 7:00-9:00pm 
(Rescheduled from August 7)
Yarn Bombing/Knit Bombing/Yarn Storming: 
