Teachers get some creative support from Bravissimo
Teachers from Warwickshire got to grips with recycled materials from local lingerie firm Bravissimo when they took part in a special arts workshop.
Underwear hangers were just some of the unusual materials which were recycled and transformed into models and mobiles at a special session run by CREATES (Creative Recycling Enviro-Arts Training and Education Service).
CREATES is run by Warwickshire County Council’s Artists in Warwickshire Education team, in a unique partnership with recycling company Trees are Green who advise companies on waste reduction, recycling and disposal operations and has organised a number of its customers to donate waste materials for use in the CREATES arts workshops and projects.
The CREATES project shows teachers and other people who work with children how to use recycled materials creatively while helping the environment at the same time. The teachers who took part in the taster workshop worked with a professional artist to learn new techniques for the classroom. CREATES has been celebrating its one year anniversary this month.
Caroline Robinson, Store Replenishment Manager for Bravissimo, was also on hand to see how materials that the firm donated are being used in creative ways. The Bravissimo warehouse which is based at Tachbrook Link has been involved in the CREATES scheme by donating hangers for the schools to use as part of this project. Bravissimo is a lingerie, swimwear and clothing retailer.
Trees are Green are appealing for even more firms to get involved by donating materials for recycling. Trees are Green source materials, provide containers for recycling, collect materials, sort and store materials and provide the facilities for their “Warehouse of Wonders” where the CREATES workshops are held. Waste materials as diverse as crisp packets, discarded bobbins and fabric off cuts are used to creative effect at the warehouse.
Peter Squires, Bravissimo Operations Manager, said: " We are delighted to be a part of this great recycling scheme."
Vikki Holroyd of Artists in Warwickshire Education, added: “CREATES is going from strength to strength with schools using it in exciting, creative ways. We can only continue the work with support of local businesses like Bravissimo and we would like to encourage more companies to donate in order for us to sustain this brilliant scheme.”
The schools which took part in the taster session included Abbey Pre-School in Kenilworth, St Paul's CofE Primary in Leamington, Sure Stars Neighbourhood Nursery in Leamington and Moseley Primary in Coventry.
Companies who would like to donate materials on a regular basis should contact Trees are Green on 01926 613965.
Babies become recycling artists at Compton Verney
Photograph by Geoff Smith, supplied courtesy of The Stratford Herald.
BABIES became artists for the day at Compton Verney on Monday as they explored the world of recycled materials.
Tots and parents from Stratford District Parenting Project worked with three artists – Ros Ingram, Emily Warner, and Barbara Jones-using recycled materials as they explore both natural and man-made environments.
The material was provided by Creates, a scheme run in partnership between recycling company Trees are Green and Warwickshire County Council. Unused, waste and surplus material is collected from local firms by Trees are Green who advise companies on waste reduction, recycling and disposal operations. This material is then used in Creates’ arts workshops and projects around the county.
The Creates project showed teachers and other people who work with children how to use recycled materials creatively while helping the environment at the same time. Those going to the outdoor workshop on Monday learnt new techniques so that they can use a wide array of materials at home.
Trees are Green is appealing for even more firms to get involved by donating materials for recycling. The company sources materials, provided containers and stores materials and provides the facilities for their Warehouse of Wonders where Creates workshops are held. Waste materials as diverse as crisp packets, discarded bobbins and fabric offcuts are used to creative effect at the warehouse.
Vikki Holroyd of Creates, said: “Compton Verney is a beautiful setting for our workshops. However, in order for us to work in this way, we do need new materials from businesses, so if you are a business who would like to support us, please get in touch.”
Brownies make a green scarecrow
LEAMINGTON brownies created a ‘green scarecrow’ from recycled materials at a special arts workshop.
Some 12 brownies from the fourth Leamington pack used reclaimed materials to cerate their entry for an environmentally-friendly scarecrow competition as part of Leamington in Bloom. Artist Emily Warner was on hand to help the brownies use old CDs, foam offcuts, clothes hangers and reels. All materials were supplied by Warwick-based environmental-arts group Creates. They named their creation Scary Scarlet.
