DERBY - The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection today announced a hands-on workshop using plarn, a plastic yarn made from cutting up plastic bags.
The workshop, led by Eileen Selling and Linda Joyce, will be held from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 15 at Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave.
Selling and Joyce lead needlecraft workshops and classes for the Derby Neck Library Needlers and Derby Senior Center.
Based on skill levels, the presenters will lead both experienced and beginner participants in making either a plastic mat, a coaster or a bag.
Participants will learn proper cutting techniques to make plarn for this activity.
All ages are invited to take part in this workshop designed to help reduce waste by recycling resources into useful items.
Participants will enjoy an afternoon learning a new skill or expanding on existing abilities with new materials. The workshop is offered free of charge (donations accepted) - please bring plastic bags to practice making plarn and a size K crochet hook or a pair of size 10 knitting needles. There will be needles and hooks available if you do not have your own sets. Registration is required to make sure there are enough supplies on hand.
For further information, directions, or to register, call 203-734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov.
This is a press release from DEEP.
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