From Waste to Wonder
Workshops
A creative workshop for all ages!
By offering an interactive, hands-on experience, workshops make learning engaging and memorable for participants of all ages. They encourage deeper understanding, spark curiosity, and foster enthusiasm for the subject matter. These workshops supports skill development, improve communication and collaboration, build confidence, and enhance long-term knowledge retention — all within a dynamic and enjoyable learning environment. This makes them a powerful and versatile educational tool for learners at any stage of life.
Shape your creation with a hydraulic press and biomaterials such as spent coffee grounds and casein
1 hr
From 450 euros
Turn coffee waste and potato starch into bioclay — then mold it into something truly your own.
1 hr
From 450 euros
Get your hands on biowaste! Try two surprising recipes and dive into a tactile, sensory adventure
1 hr
From 450 euros
1 hr
20 euros
1 hr
20 euros
Make your own plant pot from biowaste materials such as spent coffee grounds and potatostarch
1 hr
25 euros
Make your 2D creation with a press & biowaste such as spent coffee grounds, casein and potatostarch
2 hr
From 550 euros
Create your own natural, biodegradable, and compostable masterpiece using two biowaste-based recipes
3 hr
From 700 euros
2 hr
From 700 euros
10 hr
2,700 euros
Interactive Exhibitions
Discover our past and upcoming interactive exhibitions to try out the workshop
04.03 - 06.03.2026
27.09 - 28.09.2025
21.09.2025
25.05.2025
09.05.2025
30.04 - 03.05.2025
08.04.2025
18.10 - 26.10.2024
Material District, Utrecht, Netherlands
Maker Days, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Peace in the Park, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Zero Waste Week at Wasven Eindhoven, Netherlands
Europe Direct at Parktheater Eindhoven, Netherlands
Eindhoven Loves You at Eindhoven Station, Netherlands
School Fair by Ontdek je Talent, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Dutch Design Week - Graduation Show, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Workshops in the past
A collection of workshops held at schools, museums, collectives, social hubs, etc.
October till December 2025
Creative with Biowaste
MDT PLUS
SUMMA Fashion College
Within the MDT Plus program, "Creatief met Bioafval" was developed in collaboration with students from SUMMA Fashion College, challenging them to push the boundaries of sustainable fashion and material innovation. 🌱✨
The students were tasked with designing a sculptural fashion piece made entirely from coffee-ground bioplastic. Inspired by experimental fashion and designers such as Iris van Herpen, they explored bold silhouettes, textures, and forms that go beyond conventional garment design. Through a sequence of workshops, students learned to understand the material, test its limits, and translate their concepts into physical outcomes.
The process combined material research, digital design using Tinkercad, mold-making, and hands-on production. By designing and 3D-printing their own molds, students gained insight into both creative and technical aspects of circular design. The final results were striking sculptural pieces that showcased not only strong aesthetic visions, but also a deep engagement with sustainability and material experimentation.
This collaboration highlighted how education, fashion, and circular thinking can intersect—empowering future designers to imagine new possibilities for waste, materials, and the future of fashion.
October till December 2025
Creative with Biowaste
MDT PLUS
Individual Group
As part of the MDT Plus program, we hosted "Creatief met Bioafval" for a group of passionate and curious individual participants, all eager to explore sustainable making through hands-on experimentation. 🌿☕
Throughout a series of From Waste to Wonder workshops, participants dove deep into the world of coffee-ground bioplastic and other biobased materials. They explored how these materials behave, tested their possibilities, and learned how everyday waste can be transformed into functional and expressive objects. From early material experiments to designing and 3D-printing their own molds, the process encouraged both creative freedom and technical learning.
What made this group especially inspiring was the personal nature of the outcomes. Each participant created a unique household object—ranging from practical items to sculptural designs—each reflecting their own story, curiosity, and design perspective. The workshops offered space for experimentation, reflection, and discovery, showing how sustainability and creativity naturally come together when people are given the tools to explore.
23 November 2025
De Ontdekfabriek Eindhoven
At De Ontdekfabriek in Eindhoven, From Waste to Wonder came to life in a hands-on workshop where children learned by making, experimenting, and discovering. ✨♻️
Using biobased and circular materials such as coffee grounds, participants explored how everyday waste can be transformed into real toys.
Guided by designer Jamie van Duuren, the children worked with simple 2D and 3D techniques—using cookie cutters, molds, and their own imagination—to create playful, unique designs. The workshop emphasized creativity, problem-solving, and sustainability through doing.
This collaboration highlights the shared values of From Waste to Wonder and De Ontdekfabriek: playful learning, hands-on creativity, and inspiring young makers to see new possibilities in materials we often throw away.
16 August 2025
Dare to Play
MDT Program with City of Learning Eindhoven
We had the pleasure of hosting the From Waste to Wonder workshop as part of the Dare To Play event, an inspiring program within the MDT initiative by artist Octophina, held at Emmaus Eindhoven. This session was a little different from our usual work with children—it brought together participants in their 20s and 30s. 🌿✨
The dynamic was more relaxed and reflective, but equally creative and engaging. Instead of racing with excitement like kids often do, these adults took their time to explore the materials, enjoy the process, and express their ideas in unique ways. The heart of the workshop remained the same: experimenting with bio-based materials and transforming what is often seen as waste into something beautiful and meaningful. It was fascinating to see how creativity flows across all age groups when given the chance to make, play, and explore.
A big thank you to Octophina and Emmaus Eindhoven for creating a space where art, sustainability, and play come together. We loved being part of this initiative and look forward to more sessions where people of all ages can experience the joy of making!
April, May, June, July 2025
AICS
International Community School Amsterdam
AICS International Community School in Amsterdam, with its two vibrant campuses, provided the perfect environment for the From Waste to Wonder workshops, specially designed for all eight Group 6 classes (Age 9-10) and all eight Group 7 classes (ages 10-11). We were also welcomed to facilitate two more workshops on the Global Citizenship-day at one of their campuses (Age 10-12). 🌿✨
The workshop invited students to explore how bio-waste like coffee grounds and potato starch can be transformed into sustainable bioplastics, encouraging creativity and hands-on learning. During the intro and exploration phase, students were guided to investigate material properties such as hardness, flexibility, and recyclability, linking this vocabulary to their current curriculum. They discussed what makes materials recyclable or compostable, and why some materials are seen as waste when they lack these sustainable properties. This focus helped deepen their understanding of circular design and sustainability.
It was inspiring to see the students apply this knowledge while molding and pressing their eco-friendly creations, which they then took home after drying. This workshop perfectly aligns with AICS’s commitment to innovation and environmental awareness.
14 August 2025
WEETIKVEEL! Festival Eindhoven
The WEETIKVEEL! Festival in Eindhoven at Natlab, Strijp-S, is a family friendly festival where curiosity and creativity come alive through workshops, science, art, and experiments. It is all about discovering new things in a playful, hands-on way, and our From Waste to Wonder workshop was a perfect match! 🌿✨
Sixteen enthusiastic kids (ages 7–8) chose our session because it promised real making and experimenting. And that’s exactly what we did! The workshop invited them to mix ingredients, shape their own creations, and press them into molds—a process that felt like a mix between cooking, crafting, and science.
While sustainability was part of the story, the real magic for the kids was getting their hands dirty, trying things out, and turning ideas into something tangible. They loved the creative freedom, the tactile experience, and the surprise of what their final piece would look like after drying.
It was a great pleasure to host a workshop at the WEETIKVEEL! Festival, in Eindhoven. We can’t wait to be back next year with more fun, creativity, and making magic!
3 Dec 2024
NIMETO UTRECHT
Nimeto Utrecht is a hub for creativity, design, and innovation, making it the perfect setting for the From Waste to Wonderworkshop. 🌿✨ As a leading vocational school that inspires future creators and makers, Nimeto focuses on practical skills, sustainability, and forward-thinking design—values that align perfectly with the mission of my workshop.
Together, we explored how bio-waste can be transformed into functional and artistic products, teaching students not only about circular design but also about creative problem-solving and the importance of sustainability. It was inspiring to see the talent and enthusiasm of Nimeto students as they embraced the challenge of rethinking waste.
This workshop is ideal for schools like Nimeto, where hands-on learning, innovation, and sustainability are key.