UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS

Monthly activities with Open Calls dedicated to youth aged 13 - 30, who are eager to explore upcycling practices and zero waste principles. The Upcycling Workshops revolve around creatively reusing waste materials through crafting techniques and digital fabrication machines, to create innovative approaches and new product lines. 

The Workshop program focuses extensively on providing youth with a practical toolkit to design, implement, and manage solution-driven initiatives that are environmentally inclusive and feasible. 

    UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS 2026

    • UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS: ACCESSORIES

      Why buy ordinary accessories when you can create your own while protecting nature? This next edition of our Upcycling Workshops is coming back this time with accessories, where plastic waste is transformed into unique earrings, rings, and bracelets.

    • UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS: WALLETS

      The second Upcycling Workshops returned with the theme “Wallets,” building on last year’s success. Participants learned how to reuse plastic bags using modern equipment, creating unique designs while collaborating and sharing ideas.

    • UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS: FLOWERS

      The first Upcycling Workshops focused on transforming plastic waste into unique decorative flowers. Participants explored practical upcycling techniques while collaborating and sharing ideas in a creative group setting.

    UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS 2025

    • UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS: ORNAMENTS

      In the last upcycling workshop for 2025, participants explored the creative possibilities of turning everyday plastic waste into unique holiday ornaments. This edition invited young creatives to learn practical techniques, collaborate with peers, and craft decorations that brighten both New Year’s trees and personal home spaces.

    • UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS: ACCESSORIES

      In this upcycling workshop, participants explored the art of transforming everyday plastic waste into striking, wearable accessories. Following the success of previous sessions, this edition invited young creatives to learn new techniques, collaborate with peers, and design accessories that express their personal style.

    • UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS: MASKS

      In this upcycling workshop, participants explored the creative potential of plastic waste by transforming it into vibrant, one-of-a-kind masks. Building on the excitement of previous sessions, this workshop invited young creatives to experiment with new techniques, collaborate with peers, and design masks that showcase their imagination.

    UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS 2025

    • UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS: POSTERS

      In this upcycling workshop, participants delved into the world of creative reuse by transforming everyday materials into eye-catching works of art. Following the success of the previous workshops, this session focused on crafting posters & showcasing the power of upcycling in the realm of design.

    • UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS: RUG

      In the second upcycling workshop, participants delved into the innovative process of transforming plastic bags into beautiful carpets. This unique approach combined traditional textile techniques with modern materials, showcasing the endless possibilities of repurposing everyday items.

    • UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS: WALLETS

      During April 2025, we focused on exploring the potential of plastic bags as a valuable resource for creating raw materials, specifically textiles. The workshop participants, along with the DYVÓ team, delved into innovative ways to transform plastic bag textiles into different, unique, functional wallets.

    UPCYCLING WORKSHOPS***OPEN LAB DAYS***DESIGN MARATHON***COLLABORATIONS & COMMUNITY***CREATIVE ACTIVISM***EDUCATION***RESEARCH***DESIGN-DRIVEN***INNOVATION***SUSTAINABILITY***PROTOTYPE***CIRCULARITY***COLLABORATION***

    VOICES

    "I gained a lot of knowledge from this workshop, but what impressed me the most was that the power to make change is in our hands."

    - Elita, 14

    "Working with plastic bags seemed very unbelievable and unusual to me at first. This experience pushed me to think differently about art and waste."

    - Ëmbla, 16

    "I feel inspired to do as much as I can and to inform others about reusing materials through adding value to them."

    - Dion, 13

    "This workshop has taught me methods of reusing plastic, the endless possibilities of creation, and seeing waste as something inspiring."

    - Blerina, 24