Recycling Workshops

fairandfunky recycling workshops cover a number of themes, and develop knowledge and understanding of local and global sustainable issues. In each workshop students design, make and create individual artworks from recycled materials.

“fairandfunky have showed me how to do things differently, I didn’t know you can make things from rubbish and it has inspired me to recycle and make things at home.” – Daisy, age 10.

Learning objectives

• To develop an understanding of sustainable development with particular regard to recycling
• To create an independent piece of artwork from recycled materials
• To develop a sense of social justice and moral responsibility
• To develop speaking and listening skills
• To develop an understanding of a sense of place in the world

The recycling workshops work towards reaching the following National Curriculum guidelines: 

• Citizenship: Preparing to play an active role as citizen
• Art: Design, make and create an independent art work
• English – Speaking and Listening En1: Group discussion and interaction; presentations to peers and fairandfunky staff

These 90 minute recycling workshops cost £150 and assumes a class size of 30 children. This includes two members of staff and all material costs.

All fairandfunky workshops can be adapted to meet the specific needs of your individual school or class. To discuss your requirements, and receive a quote tailored for you, please get in touch.