Green Earth Craft Classes
Green Earth Craft offers hands-on art workshops for kids, teens, adults, and community groups. While many projects focus on recycling, we also feature a diverse range of creative activities that blend sustainability with artistic expression, turning everyday materials into unique works of art.
Leslie works with program directors to design workshops tailored to their ideas and needs, ensuring that each program is both meaningful and engaging for participants.
Community Service Projects
Earn 1 Hour of Community Service by Participating in a Creative Art Project.
Cost: $250 for up to 15 participants.
Participants can earn additional community service hours by donating items for certain projects.
Tie Dye Tote
Create a tote bag with a tie-dye effect using Sharpies and fill each bag with non-perishable items for donation.
Extra 30 minutes for donating non-perishable items
Yes You CAN – Pet Version
Create Kawaii-style labels for canned food, then design a mini Andy Warhol-inspired canvas.
Extra 30 minutes for donating pet food or treats
Thanking Our Community Workers
Create plaques to thank local police officers or firefighters.
Paracord Bracelet
Create paracord bracelets for military personnel and write thank-you cards.
Chalk Talk
Create fun-shaped chalk and a chalkboard for donation to a local school.
Pet Blankets
Recycle old fabric and t-shirts by sewing them into a cozy blanket for shelter animals.
30 minutes additional time for donated t-shirts
Yes You CAN!
Create Kawaii-style labels for canned food, then design a mini Andy Warhol-inspired canvas.
Extra 30 minutes for donating at least one non-perishable item
Fresh Smiles
Decorate a bag for a toothbrush, toothpaste, and toothbrush holder for donation.
Extra 30 minutes for donating a toiletry item
Birdfeeder
Paint and assemble a birdfeeder, then take it home with birdseed to feed local birds.
Sunshine For Seniors
Create a wooden flower-shaped plaque and help brighten the walls of low-income senior community centers with these colorful pieces.
Elephant Silhouette
Participants will paint elephant silhouettes alongside adult artists in a fun community event.
Scratch Art
Create a variety of scratch art to be donated to teachers who work in low income communities or to hospitalized children.
Sweet Socks
Create a 'sock cupcake' craft and a mini cupcake canvas.
Extra 30 minutes for donating a brand-new pair of socks
Winter Warmth
Create hat-shaped tags for donated hats to shelters.
Extra 30 minutes for donating a hat
Thanking Our Vets
Decorate a wood plaque with patriotic papers and craft supplies for a local veteran.
Pom-Pom Banner
Create pom-poms to make a banner for a senior community center.
Forever Flowers
You will begin by sponge painting your vase. Each teen will create a unique bouquet using a variety of buttons. These will be donated to a local senior center.
Activity Book
Teens will learn how to create a book filled with fun activities to be given to a hospitalized child.
Cozy Socks
Create a journal to be donated to children in shelters, with a coordinating pair of socks.
Extra 30 minutes for donating a brand-new pair of socks
NICU Hearts
Sew flannel hearts for NICU babies and make thank-you cards for nurses.
Extra 30 minutes for donating items
Breast Cancer Ribbon
Paint a ribbon pink, stencil on a background image, and collage flowers.
Bedazzled
Create bracelets and necklaces with words of encouragement for donation.
Fingers Puppets
All participants will learn how to sew a simple finger puppet and/or hand puppet to be donated to teachers in low income communities. Teachers are always spending their own money to get incentive prizes and this would be wonderful.
Cost is $250 for 15 participants.
Macrame Leaf
Teens will learn how to make a macrame leaf as well as decorative beading. The group can create individual decor to be given to seniors in local senior centers or we can create a group banner to add a bit of cheer at a local senior center.
School Programs
Leslie works with school program directors to design art workshops that align with their educational goals and themes.
Bottle Cap Murals
Green Earth Craft’s Bottle Cap Murals school program invites students to create vibrant murals using recycled bottle caps. This hands-on project encourages teamwork, creativity, and sustainability, while teaching students the importance of recycling and reusing materials. It’s a fun, collaborative way to promote environmental awareness through art. Our bottlecap murals can depict anything the school community envisions—whether it’s school spirit, important local landmarks, or creative concepts. Let’s collaborate to bring a unique and colorful mural project to your school!
The Unexpected Collage: A Creative Recycled Art Project
This fun and engaging recycled art project is perfect for a wide range of ages and can be customized to fit any theme—whether it's superhero, STEAM, "PE an Artist," or our unique theme, "The Unexpected Collage."
In this hands-on workshop, each child will create a collage using a variety of materials such as assorted papers, magazines, decorative scissors, paper punches, glue, and their imagination. We’ll explore the concept of "unexpected" and discuss how to visually express it.
At the end of the session, each student will leave with their own one-of-a-kind collage!
Library Programs by Green Earth Craft
Leslie collaborates with library program directors to create unique art workshops tailored to the specific interests and needs of their communities. Don’t see a program that fits your library?
Reach out, and we’ll work together to create something special for your community!
Our art programs for Pre-K to 5th grade inspire creativity with upcycled and sustainable materials, offering a fun and hands-on experience where kids can create, explore, and connect with their community!
1-hour sessions for up to 15 children at $250/class (unless otherwise noted).
The Dot
PreK - 2nd Grade (with adult)
After reading The Dot, children will create a gumball machine artwork using watercolor paint and paper.
PIG-casso
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Children will learn about Picasso and create a pig-inspired artwork using assorted papers, punches, and pipe cleaners.
Recycled Instruments
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Children will create musical instruments using a variety of recycled materials and craft supplies.
Scarecrow
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
This mixed-media canvas craft uses a variety of materials to create a cheerful scarecrow.
SpongeBob’s World
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Kids will create their own SpongeBob and other characters using paint and craft supplies.
May the Force Be Recycled
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
A Star Wars-inspired crafting experience where kids can make their favorite galactic characters using recycled materials.
Woo Loves Fall?
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Everyone knows the key to an owl is its big eyes! This painted canvas project accentuates that feature beautifully.
Bedazzled
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Come and create as many bracelets and necklaces as you wish during this one hour class
Game Time
K-5
This is a painting project that becomes a game. Learn how to create a colorful maze . Every participant will get a ball to go through their maze.
Who Loves Dinos
K-5
Create 1 or 2 3D dinosaurs using recycled materials as well as paint, papers and google eyes. I will supply directions to copy mu samples but as always creativity is encouraged.
Collecting Acorns
Pre-K – 2nd Grade
Using papers and crayons, children and their adult will create a fall scene together.
Tic-Tac-Crow
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
A fun combination of artwork and a game—children will create a tic-tac-toe board and game pieces featuring a friendly crow.
Recycled Robots
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Kids can design and build as many robots or aliens as they like using recycled materials.
Porcupine Quills
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
A fun, textured canvas craft that brings a porcupine to life in a friendly and creative way.
Penguin Love
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
A winter-themed canvas painting featuring a penguin and snow-like texture created using various materials.
2 Toucans
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
A vibrant toucan painting project that incorporates paper shapes for added texture.
Unicorns vs. Dragons
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Children can choose to create a unicorn, a dragon, or even combine the two into a unique hybrid.
Fall Friends Sunset Canvas
Grades 2 and up
With some specials tricks, everyone will be able to create a beautiful Fall canvas using paper and paint
Dinosaur Family
Pre K-2
Using papers and markers create a dinosaur scene. Handprints make it personal.
Dino World Tote
K-5
Using fabric markers and stencils, Crete a usable Dinosaur themed tote bag
April Showers
Pre-K – 2nd Grade (with an adult)
Children will paint, color, cut, and glue alongside an adult to create two themed scenes: "April Showers" and "May Flowers."
Balloons
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Participants will paint a wooden balloon with watercolor and glue on assorted buttons for a unique effect.
A Minion Reasons to Recycle
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Inspired by the Minions, kids will create as many fun characters as they like using recycled materials.
Astronaut
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Kids will paint an astronaut and create a space-like background with sequins for extra sparkle.
Ice Cream Banner
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
A colorful, fun banner featuring ice cream cones made with assorted papers, punches, and real popsicle sticks.
Be Colorful
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Children will paint a zebra canvas in any colors they like and add a soft yarn mane for extra fun.
Hydrangea Canvas
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Children will experience the difference between colors on black versus white as they create two mini canvases using a special technique to paint hydrangeas.
Peek A Boo Bear
Grades K-5
Create art that goes beyond the canvas with paint, paper and googly eyes.
Dinosaur Silhouette
Grades 2 and up
Start by using watercolors to create a sunset background. Using a special technique , it will be easy to create a successful dinosaur silhouette.
Stained Glass
K-6
Create 2 "stained glass" inspired wall hangings using paint and assorted papers.
Flamingo Love
Pre-K – 2nd Grade
These flamingos form a beautiful heart. Using an assortment of papers and markers, children and their adults will create this colorful project together.
Kusama’s Garden
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Children will create a three-dimensional garden using recycled materials and paint, learning about Yayoi Kusama and her signature polka-dot technique.
Fish Bowl
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
A mixed-media project where children will craft a realistic goldfish in a painted fishbowl scene.
Lighthouse
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
A fun lighthouse-building project that incorporates paint, paper, and mixed materials—including a working light!
Superhero Clipboard
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Using assorted papers, children will decorate a clipboard with their favorite superhero.
Giraffes
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
This canvas project encourages creativity using unexpected colors and textures to create a whimsical giraffe.
Popsicle Picnic
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Using paint, popsicle sticks, googly eyes, and their imagination, children will create fun and colorful art.
Winter Scenes
Adult and me
or Grades K-5
Using a popsicle canvas and special paint, create an ombre background . Depending on the age group they can also add paint and markers on top as well as paper punches to create a scene. Each participant can create 2 scenes.
Dinosaur Marshmallows
K-5
Paint a dinosaur canvas and then add some sparkle.
Adult programs are perfect for those looking to unleash their creativity and connect with fellow community members
90-minute session for up to 15 people at $350/class (unless otherwise noted).
Nature & Art Workshop
This project combines nature and art as participants learn techniques for painting on rocks and a wooden canvas.
Elephant Silhouette
Participants will sit together, paint, and enjoy a fun, social evening.
$250 for 15 artists |
$275 for 20 artists
Spirit Animal
Create a 3 dimensional elephant with your empowerment word using a variety of papers. Participants can create another animal but I will have the supplies to make the elephant.
$350 for 15 adults for 1 hour and 30 minutes
Macrame Leaf Decor
Each participant will learn how to create a macrame leaf hanging using the colors of their choice. Beads can be added as an accent.
$350 for 15 participants for 90 minutes
Book Box
Learn how to transform an old book into a unique keepsake box with a variety of decorative supplies.
Vision Board
It has been shown that creating a vision board can help you achieve your goals, and in this class, you'll use images and words to visualize where you'd like to be in five years.
Forever Flowers
Create your own bouquet of paper flowers in a decorative vase. Participants will have a variety of flowers to choose from and are encourage to use their own imagination.
$375 for 15 adults for 1 hour and 30 minutes
Painted Box
Participants will learn how to create different textures using a variety of paints and papers.
Gelli Printing
Learn how to create your own papers and then apply your favorites to create a set of coasters.
$450 for 15 adults for 2 hours
Painted Beads
Do you ever wish you could find just the right color bead? Now you can because you will be the one to paint it. I will teach how to create a marbleized technique as well.
$375 for 15 participants for 1hour and 30 minutes
Teens and tweens programs are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and connect with peers
1-hour sessions for up to 15 teens/tweens at $250/class (unless otherwise noted).
Memo Board
Create a memo board using assorted papers and dry-erase markers/tape.
Pom-Pom Banner
Learn how to create pom-poms and combine them to make a banner for a senior community center.
Playbill Canvas
Create a canvas inspired by a playbill or design your own, with guidance and samples.
Fall Friends Sunrise Canvas
Learn how to blend a sunrise background. Then you will paint in the scenery. Last step will be to add the animals with paper or paint.
Gyotaku Fish Prints
Participants will have a variety of fish to choose from. This is a 3 part project. 1 is the background. 2 is the fish print, 3 is the line work. Warning...these are addictive. Each person will pick their own colors as well as their own fish.
Album Cover
Create a personal album cover inspired by various samples.
Pom-Pom Sushi
Create a sushi tray from pom-poms and personalize chopsticks.
Elephant Silhouette
Participants will sit together, paint, and enjoy a fun, social evening. $250/15 artists & $275/20 artists
Snowy Northern Lights
Learn how to create the effect of a sky filled with Northern lights as well as snow.
Starry Night in Paris
Learn how to create a Van Gogh-inspired background and Eiffel Tower using tricks and techniques.
Rest and Relaxation
Create bath bombs and enjoy relaxing coloring sheets.
Bedazzled
Create bracelets and necklaces with words of encouragement for donation.
Candy Canvas
Learn how to create a sweet canvas by replicating a card box. I will have a few tricks to make this easy. Although you do not need a reason to be sweet, this is a fun way to celebrate Halloween as well as Valentine's Day.
DIY Squishies
Create up to two squishies using paint and special foam.
Seas the Day
Create a wood frame canvas and blend colors to create a seascape, adding seashells for finishing touches.
Forever Flowers
Begin by sponge painting the vase. Sort through a variety of buttons to create your bouquet.
Macrame Leaf
Each participant will create a wall decor of 1 leaf and beading.
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