Waste to Art – the ultimate in sustainable creativity
Be part of an ongoing program of creative workshops, exhibitions and more – it’s our commitment to part of the global waste solution. MAKE ART NOT WASTE ❤️
The Wollondilly Waste to Art Prize – The STA Region’s premier annual exhibition from works materials. Check out the 2025 Wollondilly Waste to Art Prize online
Waste to Art Self led Creative activities you can do now at home
Transform waste into art in Al’s magical Yass garden. Finish with a trip to Bargo resource centre.
Waste to Art Assemblage with Freya Jobbins
Make a fabulous work of art out of upcycled plastic toys.
The STA Community Bunting project. Turn your scrap fabric into a community resource. The perfect addition to any event, celebration or gathering. A family friendly creative activity to share.
Make a planter & watering can. Reduce plastic waste through upcycling rubbish into useful objects with Ryan M.
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Past Waste to Art Exhibitions
Waste to Art by Gunning Public School Sept-Oct 2023
Works of art created from waste materials by students at Gunning Public School
Steampunk Waste to Art 2022
At the Steampunk Victoriana Fair at Goulburn Waterworks.
Past Waste to Art Creative Workshops
10.30am-2pm Thurs 15 May W2A Workshop at Creative Space Southern Highlands. Create work for an STA Box Gallery in Bowral Library over Winter. Drop in Building 1 Moss Vale TAFE
Mon 7 Jul 10am-1pm
W2A Workshop in Braidwood at the Glasshouse. Presented by STA and the Braidwood Academy of Creative Arts. FREE. All ages children to be accompanied. BOOK YOUR SPOT
Tues 8 Jul 11am-1pm
W2A Workshop at the Upcycle Centre Moss Vale
Turn waste into art with at this creative workshop. FREE. All ages children to be accompanied. BOOK YOUR SPOT
Wed 9 Jul 1pm-3pm
W2A Workshop at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
A fun creative workshop for kids 7+ at the fabulous Goulburn Regional Art Gallery. BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW
Thurs 10 Jul 1pm – 3pm
W2A Workshop at Yass Libary
Turn waste into art with a free workshop. All ages children to be accompanied. BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW
Fri 11 Jul 10.30am-3pm
W2A Workshop with Tracy Luff at Connect@Gunning Station Turn paper & card based waste into art with a free workshop. Suitable for adults & young people 15+. BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW
Tues 15 July 10-2pm W2A Workshop in Picton
Includeds a late entry opportunity. FREE. All ages children to be accompanied. No bookings – SEE YOU THERE, 52 Menangle St, Picton
Sun 6 Oct 10am-3pm STA Waste to Art at Woolfest – Free drop-in Waste to Art workshop with Al Phemister as part of the Boorowa’s Irish Woolfest. Find out about Woolfest.
Wed 2 Oct 10am-12pm STA Waste to Art at Binalong Mechanics Hall – Free drop-in Waste to Art workshop with Binalong Arts Group. 2024
Wed 17 July 12-3pm at the Arts Factory Moss Vale. 2024
Sat 13 July 11am-2pm Waste to Art Creative Workshop in Yass
BOOK A SPOT NOW
2024
Sat 29 June 2024 10am-2pm at Wollondilly Shire Hall
All ages, no bookings. Join the creative fun
Fri 14 June – 11- 3pm Waste to Art Creative Workshop
at the amazing Upcycle Centre in Moss Vale.
Sat 1 June 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm Waste to Art at the Glasshouse Braidwood
Fri 31 May 12- 2pm Waste to Art Creative Workshop at the Yerrinbool Art Circle
Thursday 18 April 1.30pm – 3.30pm Waste to Art Creative Workshop at Yass Valley Library.
Bookings HERE
Monday 22 April 11am-3pm Waste to Art Creative Workshop in Harden
Booking HERE
Tuesday 23 April 11am-3pm Waste to Art Creative Workshop in Boorowa
Bookings HERE
Wednesday 24 April 11am-3pm Waste to Art Creative Workshop in Young
Bookings HERE
1 Jul Waste to Art Creative workshop with Al Phemister 11am-3pm at Wollondilly Shire Hall. Make cool art from waste materials. FREE Drop in, no bookings. Everyone welcome. Find out more.
10am-2pm Wed 12 July Waste to Art Creative Workshop at Connect@GunningStation
You’re invited to a creative workshop with Al Phemister turning waste into art. All ages welcome, children to be accompanied. BOOK A SPOT NOW
10am-2pm Sat 24 June Waste to Art Creative Workshop at Yass Community Centre Creative workshop with Al Phemister. Enter into the Waste to Art Wollondilly Exhibition and Competition All ages welcome. BOOK A SPOT NOW
22 April Waste to Art workshop with Al Phemister at Hume Conservatorium Turn broken, unrepairable instruments into art to display around the building.
23 Mar 2023 9am-4pm Waste to Art at the Crookwell Country Weekend Drop in and make cool staff with Al Phemister while your at the Crookwell Country Weekend.
9 Mar 2023 10am-3pm Waste to Art at Creative Space A FREE creative workshop making art from materials that might otherwise become landfill.
Waste to Art Creative Workshop 10am-2pm Thurs 6 – Sat 8 July 2022 at Wollondilly Shire Hall The whole community is invited to a creative workshop with artists Al Phemister turning waste into art.
3-6pm 10 May Waste 2 Art at GPAC Join us for a FREE Waste to Art creative making workshop before the fabulous Box Show at the GPAC. Turn waste materials into works of art to treasure. Get tix for the Box show
6 Mar 2022 Waste to Art Workshops with Al Phemister Create a Steampunk garden for the Steampunk Victoriana Fair. Kids to be accompanied AM & PM sessions. Book in now.
Workshops with Al Phemister. A two-day creative workshop turning waste into art
24 Oct 2022 Waste 2 Art STA Kids Workshop (8-14yrs) SOLD OUT
Join Al Phemister and make cool art from waste materials Bookings open soon. FREE 4 STA Members
Waste 2 Art 4 Kids Workshop 2020
Get inspired by unwanted materials like small plastic toys and other discarded objects to create your own 3D sculptural toy bust or 2D self portrait.
Waste to Art is supported by Wollondilly Shire Council
STA MEMBERSHIP
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0427 938 110
Or by appointment at one of our
Mobile Office locations
PO Box 1323 Goulburn 2580
ABN 67 208 214 681
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