Have you ever wondered how many toys end up in landfill each year?
It’s estimated to be nearly 27 million.
Waste 2 Art returns to the Central West in 2025 with the theme Year of the Toys, asking participants to consider the impact of unwanted toys in the waste stream, and how they could be repurposed as art.
Both Bathurst and Orange councils are holding free community workshops facilitated by local artists. The workshops will provide inspiration and tips for creating artworks.
Bathurst Workshop
Local artist Fiona Howle will be hosting a Waste 2 Art workshop on creating works of art from old toys. Open to ages 6+.
Where: Bathurst Library
When: Tuesday 22 April
Time: 10.30am — 12.30pm
BYO broken toys you want to recycle. All other craft materials and tools will be provided.
For bookings and enquiries, contact Fiona Howle on 0424 549 907.
Orange Children’s Workshop
Where: Environmental Learning Facility (ELF), Orange Showground
When: Saturday 26 April 2024
Time: 2pm — 5pm
This workshop is facilitated by local artist Tavia Lyons and is aimed at our younger people and their parents.
Book here: https://tinyurl.com/W2AChildrensWorkshop2025
Orange Families, Adults, and Community Groups Workshop
This workshop is suitable for families with older children, adults and community groups who would like to learn some techniques to use to make an artwork to display in the Waste 2 Art Exhibition. It is facilitated by local artist Jaq Davies. A range of materials as well as glues and paints will be supplied.
Where: Environmental Learning Facility (ELF), Orange Showground
When: Sunday 27 April 2024
Time: 9am — 12 noon
Book here: https://tinyurl.com/W2ACommunityWorkshop2025
