CONCEPT
In various workshops held everywhere, I've often seen workshop products that were worked on once and then carelessly thrown away. The hosting organization, as well as participants, often asked themselves the question, "What are we going to do with this now?" I decided to tackle this by finding ways to reduce waste and create a usable and lasting product that can memorialize the workshop. I imagined a gathering where participants can work together in the workshop to transform something into a practical and useful product together.
My idea was to create tote bags with lots of drawings by kids. At the beginning of the workshop, I set up a large canvas on the table in the venue. Many children drew illustrations in the red part of the canvas. The illustrations were related to the theme of Lunar New Year and expressed their hopes and dreams. Then, I stitched these canvas drawings into tote bags with sturdy handles. Finally, a waterproof coating was applied to keep the painted ink from washing off.
My idea was to create tote bags with lots of drawings by kids. At the beginning of the workshop, I set up a large canvas on the table in the venue. Many children drew illustrations in the red part of the canvas. The illustrations were related to the theme of Lunar New Year and expressed their hopes and dreams. Then, I stitched these canvas drawings into tote bags with sturdy handles. Finally, a waterproof coating was applied to keep the painted ink from washing off.
SIZE
W 45cm (17.5 inch) x H 65cm (25.5inch)
MATERIAL
Canvas, fabric paint, posca, marker, thick ribbon.
EVENT DETAIL
Feb 4th at OLPH (545 60th Street) from 1-4 PM for our 2023 Lunar New Year Celebration! Celebrate with friends and family and enjoy Lunar New Year traditions.
Featuring:
- community resources
- free grocery and Lunar New Year treat giveaways
- arts and crafts, such as calligraphy, paint-your-own lantern, New Year "wishing" canvas painting, henna painting of auspicious symbols, red pocket decorations
- performances, including dance and tai chi
- community resources
- free grocery and Lunar New Year treat giveaways
- arts and crafts, such as calligraphy, paint-your-own lantern, New Year "wishing" canvas painting, henna painting of auspicious symbols, red pocket decorations
- performances, including dance and tai chi
Tote Bag 02
Tote Bag 03
Tote Bag 04
Workshop Idea Sketches
Test Pieces for Paint and Coating on Canvas
Photos from Event / Photo by AMPHS
After Paint
