TRASH IT! 6-Week Wearable Art Headpieces Online Residence

The Recycle Challenge does it again! This six-week residency program invites participants to "TRASH IT!" by creating wearable art headpieces. Led by recycling artist and sustainability advocate Madera E. Rogers-Henry, this Zoom workshop emphasizes using recycled materials like cardboard, plastic, and fibers to craft unique hats, wigs, and headpieces.

Designed to engage artists, local youth, and businesses, the workshop reflects Rogers-Henry's commitment to community involvement. Participants can complete their projects at home and ship them to New Orleans for inclusion in the 100 Paper Dresses, Suits & Wearable Art Pieces event.

The workshop fosters creativity and collaboration, with selected headpieces showcased at the 100 Paper Dresses & Suits Showcase and Gallery Exhibition, enhancing the overall experience for residents.

"TRASH IT": WEARABLE ART HEADPIECES RESIDENCE OUTLINE: Orientation: Introduction & greetings, will be scheduled a week before the 1st session ● Introduction to sourcing your recyclables ● Tracking your trash ● Taking photos and videos of your process ● Brainstorming theme for your wig and discussing sketched wig design 

Week 1: Introduction to Wigs, Headpieces & Hats Utilizing Recycled Materials ● Overview of the showcase and its theme ● Understanding Recycling with Repurposing and Upcycling ● Introduction to different types of recycled materials suitable for wig making ● Demonstration of basic wig making techniques using recycled materials 

Week 2: Designing Your Wearable HeadPiece ● Discussing sketches of your designs that fit the theme ● Choosing the right recycled materials for your design ● Planning the construction process and outlining steps 

Week 3-5: Wig, Hats & HeadPieces Construction Workshops (3 sessions) ● Hands-on workshops on constructing wigs from recycled materials ● Guidance on cutting, shaping, and assembling materials ● Troubleshooting common issues and ensuring structural integrity. Week 6: Preparing To Photograph & Shipping Your Submission (2-hour session)

Week 6: Preparing To Photograph & Shipping Your Submission (2 hour session) ● Preparing wigs to be Photographed ● Residence Studio Completion Time:September 18th to Septembr 23rd, 2024 

● Shipping to New Orleans:September 23rd to October 1st, 2024

Additional Information:

• New Orleans October 3, 2024 -  7pm - Cocktail Party / Live Music / Open House
• Location: Zoom and at our IACOC, Lower 9th Ward
• ONLINE VOTING              October 3rd & 5th, 2024
• Set Up Gallery: October 4, 2024
• Fashion Show: October 5, 2024  Event in New Orleans     100 Paper Dresses, ..Suits Fashion Show
• Gallery Exhibition: October 7, 2024 - November 5, 2024