Recycle your creative side as a challenge
THE Global Cardboard Challenge is all about getting creative with recycling ideas.
The KZN Society of Arts (KZNSA) is holding the challenge today for all ages. It’s free and all materials are provided.
KZNSA director, retail and craft development, Angela Shaw, said the Cardboard Challenge was an international idea started in Los Angeles.
“We will fill up our gallery with cardboard and recycled plastic and it is open to anyone who wants to come in and play,” said Shaw.
KZNSA’s education centre LAB (learning, appreciation and nokuBambana) which teaches collage, painting, drawing and beading on Saturday.
Shaw said anyone participating in the Cardboard Challenge would be invited to take a photo of their artwork. Skills in Photoshop and basic animation will be taught on the following Saturdays - part of a six-week programme in collaboration with CodeMakers, a US non-profit organisation.
Young Digital Artists Programme Schedule : Time: 9am – noon Today: Cardboard making as part of the Global Cardboard Challenge (free) September 24: Photoshop fundamentals October 1: Computer coding fundamentals using Scratch October 8: Drawing and painting with Joseph Manana and computer coding fundamentals October 15: Finalise projects for exhibition Coding classes can be arranged during the week. Individual Saturday sessions are