Adaptability: Learn how to navigate environmental change and build personal confidence that evolves as you do.
Join us for a hands-on, creative workshop that blends ocean conservation, craftsmanship, and digital storytelling. In this unique two-hour workshop, you’ll transform reclaimed lobster rope—often lost or discarded as “ghost gear”—into a beautiful and colourful basket while learning the art of video storytelling. You’ll explore the environmental impact of ocean waste and create a video reel for social media sharing.
What to Expect
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, this workshop will leave you with both a tangible creation and a digital story to help raise awareness about ocean conservation.
Hands-On Crafting: Learn the ancient technique of weaving lobster rope into intricate baskets, giving new life to materials that would otherwise pollute our oceans or dumps.
Digital Storytelling: Use your smartphone to capture the crafting process, and let ChatGPT guide you in scripting a compelling video. Create your own short, powerful conservation message to share with the world.
Creative Partnering: ChatGPT will assist you in developing a narrative that ties together your craft and the cause, helping you script and plan your video shoot for maximum impact.
Social Change: Share your woven creations and digital stories on social media to inspire like-minded individuals passionate about environmental change and creativity.
Why You’ll Love It
Make an Impact: You’ll create something beautiful while raising awareness about the dangers of ocean debris and ghost gear.
Learn New Skills: Master the art of weaving with reclaimed materials and gain new digital storytelling skills to use for future projects.
Express Your Creativity: Use your craft to share a powerful message with the world and be part of a community dedicated to conservation.
Leave with a Purpose: Not only will you take home your own woven basket, but you’ll also have a personalized digital conservation story to share online and inspire others.
All Supplies Provided
Jigs, reclaimed lobster rope, basic weaving tools, and all necessary digital storytelling guidance.
*Bring Your Creativity, Your Smartphone, and a Passion for the Planet!*
Wonder Lab Limit: 4 people (minimum of 3 people are required)
