Sustainable Costume Making
Thu, Jul 10
|New Orleans
Join recycle artist and founder of The Recycle Challenge, Madera Rogers-Henry, for a 4-week journey into sustainable costume-making using newspaper, paper bags, and discarded textiles. Learn to transform everyday waste into vibrant, parade-ready designs while practicing environmental stewardship.
Time & Location
Jul 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – Jul 31, 2025, 8:00 PM
New Orleans, 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
About the event
From Waste to Wonder: Sustainable Costume Design with Madera Rogers-Henry
Hosted by: The Recycle Challenge – Crafty ThursdaysLocation: New Orleans Healing CenterDuration: 4 Weeks (One session per week | 1.5–2 hours each)
Cost: Free when committing to four weeks, otherwise it's $25 for full series (includes Costume Workshop Membership + Parade Crew Access)
Audience: Teens, adults, emerging designers, and eco-conscious creatives of all skill levels
Overview:
Join recycle artist and founder of The Recycle Challenge, Madera Rogers-Henry, for a 4-week journey into sustainable costume-making. Participants will explore how to creatively repurpose everyday materials—like newspaper, paper bags, and discarded textiles—into vibrant, functional art for parades and public showcases. Each session will focus on a different aspect of upcycled costume design, while reinforcing environmental stewardship and creative problem-solving.