Unique Plastic Pottery - throw a pot from recycled plastic

DOBA Studio - Plastic Recycling Design Studio in Edinburgh

What better way to enhance your time in Edinburgh than visiting the beautiful and inspiring Edinburgh Palette and taking part in a one of a kind plastic pottery workshop at DOBA Studio.

But wait, what do you mean by "plastic pottery"? DOBA Studio is trying to close in loop post consumer plastic waste. Local community collect plastic for us and afterwards we sort it into types and colours, shred it and then using an Extruder machine invented by Precious Plastic we can really do pottery out of it.

Pottery is arguably the oldest industrial process that humans have practiced, and it remains a vibrant cultural and artistic pursuit across the globe. That's why it is so fascinating that currently people can use plastic waste as a precious material to create something beautiful.

Join this 1,5 hour workshop, suitable for absolutely everyone, where you will not only learn deeply about the recycling process but work with plastic waste to create your own enduring masterpieces. The session will involve a brief introduction to some basic methods and rules for safe working in the Studio, followed by plenty of time for you to discover your inner recycle potter. It could be a bowl, a pen mug, a candle holder, a sculpture ... if you can imagine it, we will do our best (together) to make it happen.

After one hour and a half are up, your work is dried in minutes and it will be ready to take it with you home, that said what better way is there to build memories, create something for a special someone and be reminded of your time in the studio?

For this workshop there is no set agenda - if you bring the enthusiasm and imagination, I will provide all the materials and tools needed to create something unique, bespoke and wonderful.

The number of participants for each workshop is limited to three, to allow equal access to support, tools and tuition.

Workshops can take place in the Studio in St Margaret's House in Edinburgh or at the desired place, for example in school or a church. Duration and number of participants it's adjusted individually, and it depends of the localisation.

Workshops can be run for mixed aged groups.

Few words about me, I'm Bart :-) As I have 7 years of experience in working with kids as a Scout leader and 3 years of experience in creating events, now I'm combining all my knowledge and possibilities to spread the good word about saving the planet from plastic pollution, as I believe that education is the key part in this process. Also, I'm one of a few people in the world who mastered plastic extrusion pottery ;-)

See www.dobastudio.com for more details

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