Service Description

This creative and educational workshop series is specially designed for primary and secondary school students. The series consists of two parts: Making and Modifying. PART 1 – Making MATERIALS Spent coffee grounds, water, and casein (milk protein). WHAT YOU LEARN Explore the creative potential of biowaste materials by making both flat (2D) and sculptural (3D) toys using casein and potato starch bioplastics. Learn how to create your own toy by shaping it with a hydraulic press, molds and cookie cutters. STRUCTURE After a short introduction and a detailed demonstration, you will work together in groups to create your own bio-mixture by following a six-step process which covers material preparation, molding, and shaping techniques. Using a simple recipe with casein you will create 2D shapes with a hydraulic press and cookie cutters. Each participant should have their own toy in the end with this process. The finished objects are dried in a dehydrator and prepared for further processing in the second part. PART 2 – Modifying MATERIALS Dried biotoys, sanding paper, craft supplies, and jewelry kits. WHAT YOU LEARN In the second part, participants continue working with the toys they previously made. They receive demonstrations of various modification techniques and then apply these independently to customize and personalize their creations. STRUCTURE The workshop begins with an explanation, followed by an active phase where each participant modifies their own toy. At the end, they may take their final product home. SCHEDULE intensive two-day program - two hours per day Schools and/or institutions are also allowed to tailor the format to their own planning preferences. KEY LEARNING • Circular thinking • Creativity and expression • Teamwork, and problem-solving skills • Patience, listening and communication skills • Awareness of waste as a resource • Material transformation, experimentation and hands-on making • Tool use • Fine motor skills • Reflection PRACTIAL INFORMATION • Age: 7–25 • Duration: 4 hours ( 2 hours per day) • Group size: 2 - 25 • Price: € 900 In price included; Preparation, transport, equipement, materials, workshop execution, participant guidance, and post-workshop follow-up, drying finished pieces. With special request (e.g. custom shapes): € 1000.