Up-cycled Art Therapy: Reimagining Clothes, Rediscovering Yourself

  • Physical | Workshop
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Themes & Topics

Wellness & Spirituality

Mental Health

Social Impact

SDGs

Nature & Environment

Upcycling

About the Experience

Duration: 3 hours
Beginner

No prior experience required

Up To 25 Learners
Languages: English, Malay

Description

Up-cycled art therapy offers a unique way to combine creativity, sustainability, and self-exploration. By transforming old clothes into new and expressive pieces, you can embark on a journey of self-discovery. 

Here's how the Up-cycle process works as a Metaphor:

  • Deconstructing the Past: Just like taking apart old clothes, this therapy encourages you to examine your past experiences, beliefs, and emotions. 
  • Transformation and Creativity: Reusing fabric scraps and revamping garments is similar to taking pieces of your past and reassembling them into something new. This allows you to explore different sides of yourself and express your creativity. 
  • Letting Go and Renewal: Letting go of old clothes can be freeing. Up-cycled art therapy allows you to acknowledge the past while letting go of what no longer fits.

Instructions

How to prepare

Bring your old clothes that include meaningful memories and have an impact on your life, that you struggle to let go of.

What to bring

  • Plain T-shirts
  • Jeans
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