EXPLORING PLASTICS: CPD WORKSHOP @ KELLETT SCHOOL

A fun and informative day at Kellett School in Hong Kong. I was lucky enough to get to see their fantastic art department and the work they produce as well as learning some new skills using a variety of plastics. These techniques are a great way to breathe new life into this material, one that can be so hard to reuse and recycle effectively. I experimented with heat, wax, layering,

Encasing objects

Painting & Encasing Imagery

Using heat to create layers and strength. The plastic can now be folded, pleated or formed into new 3D forms.

Textiles and garments created from crafted plastic textile.

Encasing liquids using heat.

3D structures using reinforced and layered plastic.

Layering textiles and imagery.

Using the newly created material to create functional objects.