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Upcycling & Remakery

Transform, recreate, and breathe new life into old items with Julie Stephen from The Artful Corner. Join us to learn sustainable skills and reduce waste through creative reuse.

About Our Upcycling Initiative

Transforming waste into wonder through creative reuse

Creative Reuse

At SHAX, we believe in the power of creative reuse to transform our community and environment. Our upcycling workshops, led by expert Julie Stephen, provide hands-on experiences that teach valuable skills while reducing waste.

For Everyone

Each workshop is designed to be accessible to all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced crafters. We provide all materials, most of which are reclaimed or donated items that would otherwise end up in landfills.

Upcoming Workshops

April 27th Workshop – Recycled Paper and Wire Papier-mâché Animals
27/04/2026

April 27th Workshop – Recycled Paper and Wire Papier-mâché Animals

Key Skills You'll Learn:

• Learn how to construct and build a wire and paper frame.
• Learn how to use Papier-mâché to layer and sculpt a woodland animal or favourite pet, using recycled paper and old books.
• Learn how use water-based paints to add colour and details to your model, including colour mixing, different brushstrokes to add a textured effect and deciding if you wish the text from the recycled paper to be visible or not.

Materials Provided:

All basic materials included

Available Slots:

  • Evening 18.30-21.30 - 11 spots left
May 11th Workshop – Recycled Paper and Wire Papier-mâché Animals
11/05/2026

May 11th Workshop – Recycled Paper and Wire Papier-mâché Animals

Key Skills You'll Learn:

• Learn how to construct and build a wire and paper frame.
• Learn how to use Papier-mâché to layer and sculpt a woodland animal or favourite pet, using recycled paper and old books.
• Learn how use water-based paints to add colour and details to your model including; colour mixing, different brushstrokes to add a textured effect and deciding if you wish the text from the recycled paper to be visible or not.

Materials Provided:

All materials included

Available Slots:

  • Morning: 10am till 12pm & 12.30pm till 2.30pm - 12 spots left

More Workshops Coming Soon

June 1st 2026, AM
June 1st 2026

June 1st 2026, AM

10 am -12 pm & 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm

June 15th 2026, PM
June 15th 2026, PM

June 15th 2026, PM

4.30 pm – 9.30 pm

June 29th 2026, AM
June 29th 2026, AM

June 29th 2026, AM

10 am -12 pm & 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm

Aug 10th 2026, AM
Aug 10th 2026, AM

Aug 10th 2026, AM

10 am -12 pm & 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm

Aug 24th 2026, PM
Aug 24th 2026, PM

Aug 24th 2026, PM

4.30 pm – 9.30 pm

Sept 7th 2026, AM
Sept 7th 2026, AM

Sept 7th 2026, AM

10 am -12 pm & 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm

Sept 21st 2026, PM
Sept 21st 2026, PM

Sept 21st 2026, PM

4.30 pm – 9.30 pm

Oct 5th 2026, AM
Oct 5th 2026, AM

Oct 5th 2026, AM

10 am -12 pm & 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm

Oct 19th 2026, PM
Oct 19th 2026, PM

Oct 19th 2026, PM

4.30 pm – 9.30 pm

May 18th 2026 PM
May 18th 2026

May 18th 2026 PM

4.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Coming Soon

External Events & Collaborations

Non SHAX Events

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Keep your eyes peeled for events in the community

Non SHAX Events

What Our Participants Say

Amazing as always, really enjoy coming to these each month

Good to learn something new and meet new people. Would recommend to come along.

Met people i wouldnt normally get to and really had fun. Great way to spend a day.

Get In Touch

Connect with us and our workshop instructor

Contact Details

ADDRESS

Merrick House, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4TA

Workshop Instructor

Julie Stephen - Workshop Instructor

The Artful Corner

Illustration & Printmaking

by Julie Stephen

SHAX gratefully acknowledges the support of: