Upcycling Workshop Facilitator
Facilitate an upcycling knitting workshop every Wed/Sat (Training provided)
Project Details
What we need
- Join a 4-hour compulsory training session to learn how to use the knitting machine and workshop facilitator duties
- Facilitate 2 workshops (2.5 hours each) in one week
- No prior experience needed; anyone interested in upcycling and arts are welcome
- Be patient, multi-tasking and able to communicate with different age groups
- Available on Wednesday and/or Saturday from 10:30 to 18:00 (1 hour lunch break), with a minimum commitment of 4 days per month
Background
It is a series of upcycling workshops using a knitting machine designed by a local designer, Alize Lam. Participants will bring their old t-shirts and knit a bag with used materials.
What we have
A briefing will be provided to align the event's expectations, objectives, and goals. Our team will provide support and guidance if the volunteers have any questions or difficulties.
Why this is important
This workshop would be able to- engage the public to learn more about Quarryside, a new community space operated by St. James' Settlement- promote creativity and sustainability through upcycling workshops
Project Period
22 Jul 2023 - 19 Aug 2023
Location
Quarryside, 20 Hoi Shin Lane, Quarry Bay
Requirements
Time
8 hours per week
Skills
- Communication
- Event Support
- Arts
- Workshop Facilitation
Experience Level
- Open to all
- Students
- Some experience
- Extensive experience
Language
- Chinese (Cantonese)
- English
Age Range
About the Organization
Quarryside, St. James' Settlement
https://quarryside.hk
Causes
What we do
Quarryside is envisaged to be a community incubator and leisure & cultural spot in Quarry Bay to nurture a creative, healthy and sustainable community. Our mission include: Creative Space: To create an inclusive, and accessible, green and sustainable public space for all. Creative Learning: To render a variety of creativity-led community programmes to local residents focusing on place-making, healthy and sustainable living. Creative Communities: To strengthen connections with and between neighbours and the heritage & culture within the communities through creative partnerships and community-led initiatives.
Quarryside 舍區 設想為鰂魚涌的社區孵化器和休閒文化景點，旨在培育一個富有創意、健康和可持續發展的社區。我們的使命包括：創意空間：為所有人創造一個包容、無障礙、綠色和可持續的公共空間。創意學習：為當地居民提供各種以創意為主導的社區項目，專注於地方營造、健康和可持續生活。創意社區：通過創意夥伴關係和社區主導的倡議，加強與鄰里之間以及社區內部的文化遺產聯繫。
Upcycling Workshop Facilitator
8 hours per week, 29 days
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