In New Orleans, we love our costumes. Madera E. Rogers-Henry of The Recycle Challenge will lead a workshop during which participants will repurpose trash to make wearable items. The Recycle Challenge is "a multinational initiative that celebrates the richness of diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and values individuals of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Locally based in New Orleans, we reach global partners from Nigeria to the Congo." The organization offers hands-on experiences that fuse cultural art with upcycling. Their crafting sessions foster creativity, teach collaboration, and leave participants with a sense of accomplishment. Working as a team, participants fold, layer paper, infuse cardboard and shape each hat, they showcase their creativity and learn new crafting techniques. The end result is a display of individual and collective craftsmanship. This session promotes inclusivity, enhances communication, and problem-solving skills, and instills a sense of pride and unity among participants. "Take the green journey step to celebrate effective and fun solutions to reducing the trash that would ultimately go to landfills." $30 fee.

https://kolajinstitute.org/community-workshops/#crafting-costumes