SCHOOL VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM

WORKSHOP VIDEOS

Below are the 8 videos covering our School Volunteering Teach-The-Teacher program.

We recommend watching all 8 modules (totalling 30mins) for tips on running the workshop, dividing up the class, setting up the room etc. Alternatively you can skip straight to the step-by-step videos on plastic yarn making & weaving.

MODULE 1: WELCOME (1 min)

Topics Covered:
1A - Welcome
1B - Workshop Overview

MODULE 2: Preworkshop Overview (3 mins)

Topics Covered:
2A - Overview
2B - Equipment Required
2C - Class setup
2D - Room Layout

Module 3: Workshop Structure (5 mins)

Topics Covered:
3A - Workshop Structure
3B - Who is Nest?
3C - The Problem with Plastic
3D - Homelessness Statistics

3E - Why do we make these mats?
3F - Benefits for Students

Module 4: Plastic Bag Sourcing (2 mins)

Topics Covered:
4A - Introduction
4B - What Can and Can't Be Used
4C - Soft Plastic Types

Module 5: Making Plastic Yarn (Plarn) - 5mins

Topics Covered:
5A - Sorting
5B - Cutting
5C - Joining and Looping (Bracelet Method)
5D - Forming Long Plarn Threads (Needle & Thread Method)

Module 6: Preparing the Weaving Loom (5mins)

Topics Covered:
6A - Preparing fabric strips
6B - Threading the loom
6C - Securing the ends

Module 7: Weaving the Mats (10 mins)

Topics Covered:

7A - Weaving Overview

7B - Troubleshooting tips
7C - Completing the Mat

Module 8: What Next? (3 mins)

Topics Covered:
11A - Post Workshop Information
11B - Sending Nest Your Mats
11C - Please Don't Give Directly
11D - Gift Card Options
11E - Thank You

DOWNLOADS

Download Supporting Documents for all modules here:

Plastic Types you Can and Can't Use (pdf)Download

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