02/06/2026
Trash to Treasure: Weaving and Block Printing 🧵
Weaving involves interlacing strips of material to create a structured surface. Simple patterns such as plain weave and twill can be created using paper, fabric or other materials. Block printing adds pattern by pressing inked shapes onto surfaces.
In this project, participants used paper, scrap fabric and lanyards to weave, often securing materials with tape or glue. Printed patterns added texture and vibrant visual detail.
We invited to lead a weaving session, showing us how to weave and transform waste materials into new surfaces and forms. In a later session, we invited , where we developed our weaves further through block printing, exploring printmaking and how surface, pattern and texture can be layered and transformed.
Lanyards (Textile Materials)
Lanyards are made from woven or synthetic fibres such as polyester, nylon or cotton. In this project, lanyards were reused and woven, showing how textile waste can be transformed into new materials.
About Trash to Treasure ♻️
Trash to Treasure began in September 2025, funded by the . Adults with lived experience of long-term disabilities took part in monthly craft sessions using waste materials, exploring how discarded matter can be transformed into new work.
The project was delivered by the Hive Heritage and Arts Team with makers including Julie Smith, Dual Works, Nilupa Yasmin, and Fae Kilburn. The work is now showcased in a co-curated exhibition by participants.
Come and see our results! The exhibition is currently open and free to visit, Tuesday–Friday, 8am–3:30pm
