Trash to Treasure: Eco-Art & Up-Cycling

Course Code: DA250L/P1-25SC/C1

Course Type
Adult Learning
Subject Area
Art, Design & Fashion
Location
Strode College
Start date
22/04/2026
Duration

This course will run for 8 weeks.

Fees
16-18: £150.00
19+: £150.00

Course Overview

Discover a dynamic course where creativity and sustainability meet. You’ll explore how everyday, overlooked materials can be transformed into striking works of art through the practice of upcycling. Through guided projects and personal experimentation, you’ll develop techniques that highlight resourcefulness, environmental awareness, and individual expression. The course encourages you to recognise potential in ordinary items, nurturing imagination and innovative thinking. Upcycling art also supports wellbeing by fostering mindfulness, confidence, and a sense of achievement. Along the way, you’ll build valuable transferable skills – such as problem-solving, project management, and sustainable thinking – relevant to careers in the creative industries, design, education, and environmental sectors. Topics may include: ? The Teabag ? Plastic Collage ? Printing with Clothes ? Quilling ? Cardboard Bookmarks ? Tetra Printing ? Natural Fabric Dyeing ? Paper Making

Progression Options

This course can offer a pathway into a creative entrepreneurship, especially in eco-friendly and handmade markets.

Entry Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.