Punk Art Projects (Secondary)

We're talking friendship bracelets dripping with upcycled bling, personalized bag charms that'll make your friends green with envy, and enough sparkly shoe decorations to turn your Crocs into works of art.

Plus, we're going full eco-warrior mode with 100% compostable Gelli plates and sustainable materials that won't hurt your wallet or the planet.

But wait, there's more! (We know, we know, but seriously...) Say goodbye to those terrifying ingredient lists that read like a chemistry nightmare and hello to pampering yourself with all-natural goodness. Learn to create your own fresh face sprays, zit-zapping blemish sticks, and silky hair serums using simple ingredients like apple cider vinegar, essential oils, and plant-based waxes. No more sodium laurel sulphate, petroleum nasties, or mysterious preservatives – just pure, skin-loving, money-saving magic that works for every skin and hair type. Get ready to craft your way to a more sustainable, stylish, and satisfying lifestyle where everything you create is uniquely, authentically YOU!

Please bring the following on your first day of class:

• Clothing that you can get messy! Please don’t wear your best outfit, you will get dirty in this course.

This class has an extra materials cost of $90, which is payable directly to the tutor.

Once you book your ticket, the tutor will be in touch to arrange payment.

Cost includes:

• All craft supplies and ingredients for the week

No experience required

NOTE: THIS IS A PLAN ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

DAY ONE: Gelli Printing for cards, journals and zines

Who doesn’t like jelly? Learn the basics of Gelli printing and you open the door to a world original and funky gift cards, tags and artworks.

No more mass-market cards and wall art, just your own masterpieces. Using homemade Gelli plates (100% compostable and recyclable), we’ll look at the basic techniques to achieve stunning results.

We will look at using your creations as collage for journals and Zines. This one will get messy, so dress for a mess!

DAY TWO: Scrunchies & Hair Nik-Naks

The stores are full of hair nik-naks, expensive, mass made, with a stack of unrecyclable packaging and a big $ mark-up. No need to spend money on expensive mass-market accessories on the high street anymore, learn to cover hair clips, make head bands and scrunchies.

Using odds and ends of fabrics, trims and base accessories you can create your own funky hair nik-naks. With some nifty but simple hand sewing the help of a glue gun you’ll be able to whip up something up for every occasion!

DAY THREE: Charming dangles, bangles & shoe bling

Why buy premade when you can create your own vibe!

With a smorgasbord of upcycled bling, create your own friendship bracelets, bag dangles, anklets and shoe charms. Style up your school bags and your Crocs and Converse.

We have everything you need, threads, leather, decorative polymer beads, clay disk beads, ocean themed charms, gemstones, letter beads, wooden beads, novelty beads and plenty of upcycled bling.

DAY FOUR: DIY Natural Skin Care

Just read the back of any cosmetics and skin care and there is a scary ingredient list as long as your arm.

Whilst more high street brands are now promoting vegan and cruelty free products, they’re still full of preservatives and unknowable’s like coal tar dyes nano particles. Sodium laurel sulphate, petroleum by-products, phthalates — yikes! In this workshop, we will look at making the basics from scratch using all natural ingredients including vegetable and nut oils and butters, essential oils, plant-based waxes and all natural colourings.

We will give you the recipes and walk you through the recipes to make:

• Fresh face spray

• Basic facial scrub

• Zit-zapping blemish stick

• Moisturiser

• Tinted lip balm

Being all natural, your creations are suitable for all skin types. Ditch the dodgy brands, save heaps of money and treat your skin to some all-natural goodness.

DAY FIVE: DIY Natural Hair Care

Just read the back of any shampoo and conditioner care and there is a scary ingredient list as long as your arm.

Many brands tout natural ingredients but there are still preservatives and unknowable’s like sodium laurel sulphate, petroleum by-products, colourings and synthetics — the list goes on. In this workshop, we will look at making the basics from scratch using all natural ingredients like apple cider vinegar, essential oils, vegetable glycerine and vegetable and nut oils.

We will give you the recipes and walk you through making:

• Peppermint shampoo

• Lavender and sage conditioner

• Cider vinegar rehab rinse

• Tangle wrangler

• Lavender smoothing serum

Being all natural, your creations are suitable for all hair types. Ditch the brands, save heaps of money and give your hair a product holiday by switching to all-natural goodness.