Eco Bags Workshop

Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Bring your unwanted disposable plastic shopping bags and transform them into beautiful and sturdy handbags. Artisan Marcia Trakas will work with guests to crochet the bags into masterpieces, keeping them out of the landfill.

This workshop will accommodate both beginner and advanced participants. Beginners will learn to cut and crochet a small bag, while more advanced guests will learn to make different bottoms to bags as well as pockets, handles, and linings. Everyone should bring a crochet hook J- 10 , scissors and plastic bags.

Free and open to all.  Please RSVP to uas@osu.edu.

This series is part of our after-work programming offered Thursday evenings. Before the show, stop by Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails and ask for the Urban Artists' Special: It's very special indeed and it's only $3.

Images: Photographs of eco-friendly handbags provided by Marcia Trakas. Photograph of Barclay Landfill by Michelle Arsenault.