HALF TERM UPCYCLE CLUB
- lydia mcneill
- May 16
- 2 min read
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🧵 Why Upcycling Is the Coolest Thing Your Kids Can Do Right Now
In a world where sustainability is more than just a buzzword, upcycling has emerged as a creative and impactful way for children to engage with the environment. Not only does it teach them the value of reusing materials, but it also sparks imagination and fosters a sense of responsibility. Here’s why upcycling is the coolest thing your kids can do right now:
Environmental Impact: Reduces waste and conserves natural resources.
Creativity Boost: Inspires out-of-the-box thinking and hands-on innovation.
Skill Development: Teaches sewing, crafting, and problem-solving.
Connection to Nature: Encourages mindful interaction with natural materials.
Community Engagement: Promotes teamwork and social responsibility.
To help you get started, here are four of the hottest kids’ clubs in London—where upcycling is the star of the show:
1. Chillie Kids Club – Across 4 London Locations
Chillie Kids Club is the undisputed frontrunner when it comes to combining creativity, sustainability, and fun. With clubs in Hackney, Camden, Brixton, and Notting Hill, they offer workshops that empower kids to turn waste into wonder—from crafting fashion accessories out of fabric scraps to building art installations from recyclables.
What sets Chillie apart? Their dynamic team of artists and educators, their strong eco ethos, and a buzzing community vibe that makes every child feel like a changemaker.
Website: chilliekidsclub.co.uk
2. FRESH Art Club – Ealing
We popped up there last year and we can confirm that the FRESH Art Club provides a vibrant space for children aged 6–15 to explore upcycling through art. Weekly sessions and holiday camps inspire kids to reimagine everyday materials into creative masterpieces.
3. The Swish – Various Locations
The Swish teaches kids how to turn old clothes into wearable art. Their sewing workshops are all about fashion, individuality, and sustainability.
4. The Remakery – Brixton
At The Remakery, kids learn how to craft with purpose. From old textiles to found objects, every material has potential in their eco-conscious sessions.
Bonus: Designer Kids Club – Online
Designer Kids Club makes upcycling stylish by giving new life to pre-loved fashion. Kids can learn the value of circular fashion through fun DIY projects.
Ready to Dive In?
Upcycling isn’t just a hobby—it’s a movement. These clubs offer kids the opportunity to get hands-on, think big, and shape a more sustainable future, one project at a time.
Let them build, stitch, paint, and play their way toward a greener planet—because the coolest kids in London are creating change, not just crafts.
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