Learn to create unique crafts from broken gadget parts, glass bottles, metals, wood, and more, transforming discarded materials into one-of-a-kind designs in this 3 month online course designed for young, inventive minds. Each week, explore different techniques and projects, ensuring you gain the skills to turn waste into beautiful and functional items. Your tutor Zak Miskry will guide you through each week with innovating creations and ideas. In the last few weeks of the course, Zak will demonstrate how to make a spider, which you can follow exactly, or design your own unique creature. You can follow Zak on instagram for further inspiration from his work : https://www.instagram.com/creations.zakmiskry
Through a blend of theory and hands-on practical tasks, this course empowers aspiring upcyclers to work with confidence and creativity. Participants will document and share their upcycled creations for feedback, enhancing their learning journey and fostering innovation.
Additionally, this course supports participants aiming to complete the 3-month skills section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. By providing your DofE number, we will assist in assessing your progress and completing the necessary forms. Join UpCycle and discover the art of transforming discarded materials into unique, sustainable designs that make a positive impact on the environment.
There will be some key tools you will need for this course, such as plyers, nippers, screwdriver set, superglue, some screws, nails and nuts, plus access to disused gadgets you can take apart to find and upcycle parts.
