The Tinkerage: Crafting Eco Friendly Christmas Decorations Workshop

Event Details

This Christmas season, you can embrace sustainability and creativity by joining our captivating Eco-friendly Christmas Decoration Workshop. Say goodbye to plastic and tinsel, and instead, discover the joy of crafting beautiful crochet decorations using recycled yarn. Led by the talented instructor Bonnie, you’ll learn various crochet techniques to create charming little Christmas decorations that will infuse your home with festive cheer.

In this workshop, we’ll explore the art of crochet and its potential for eco-friendly crafting. Bonnie will guide you through the crochet process, teaching you essential stitches and techniques. You’ll gain the skills to transform recycled yarn into enchanting ornaments, adding a touch of handmade beauty to your holiday decorations.

But that’s not all! If you’re inclined towards practical and sustainable gifting, you’ll also have the chance to crochet a kitchen scrubber cloth—a perfect eco-conscious Christmas present, a reusable and effective alternative for washing dishes.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced crocheters. Bonnie will provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that everyone feels supported and empowered throughout the creative process. Whether you’re a crochet enthusiast or new to the craft, this workshop offers a fantastic opportunity to learn, share, and connect with like-minded individuals.

The Tinkerage is a reuse and repair space located inside Reviva Dunmore at Dunmore Recycling & Waste Disposal Depot. The Tinkerage and its workshops are made possible by the generous support of Shellharbour City Council and Resource Recovery Australia.

The Tinkerage is a safe and fun learning environment with a focus on reuse and repair skills. For safety reasons, The Tinkerage workshops are for 16 years and over or over 13 years if accompanied by an adult.

Participants must wear enclosed shoes.

Tickets: The Tinkerage workshops are free for residents of the Shellharbour City Council local government area. A $40 participation fee applies for non-Shellharbour City Council residents, this is payable on the day of the workshop.

BYO: fabric scissors, crochet hook no. 5 (if you have one), lunch, a drink and a mug for a cuppa