Create your own beautiful bouquet inspired by Australian native flowers using a range of repurposed craft materials. Guided by Reverse Garbage, you’ll learn how to transform everyday item into unique floral décor. Your creation can even be entered into our SWAP competition.
This hands‑on workshop is suitable for all ages and experience levels. By the end, you’ll take home your own handmade floral piece and a renewed appreciation for sustainable creativity.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.
Children under the age of 10 MUST be supervised at all times during the event.
Please ensure you arrive on time as late arrivals will forfeit their spot.
Brought to you in association with SWAP and City of Ryde Smarter, Cleaner, Greener Waste Management.
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Over 10 years old? Then you can enter your creation into the SWAP Art Prize Competition!
2026 Sustainable Waste 2 Art Prize - COMPETITION OPEN 1 April 2026
Did you know your creations in our SWAP Recycling Workshops can be entered into the Sustainable Waste 2 Art prize?
The Sustainable Waste 2 Art Prize (SWAP) is an environmental art competition that aims to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage positive behaviour change using artworks and design objects made from upcycled waste materials as mediums of communication.
There’s $5,000 in prizes across six categories. Prizes will be awarded based on the upcycling of waste materials, environmental messaging and artistic merit.
Artworks and design objects will be selected for exhibition at See Street Gallery, Meadowbank TAFE and there will be an opening night on 3 Sept 2026. More information to come.
We have a range of educational resources and videos for inspiration, advice on creating your own masterpiece and tips on photographing your artwork.
For more onformation please visit: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Events/SWAP-Sustainable-Waste-2-Art-Prize