Free Paper Upcycling Art Class on 2/22/25
CYCG’s next upcycling art class is scheduled on Feb 22nd 2pm-4pm at the Miller Library, focusing on paper upcycling.
Upcycling paper is a creative and eco-friendly way to repurpose old magazines and newspapers into new, useful items. Using scrap pieces of paper like junk mail or gift wrappings, we can make eco-friendly bracelets and earrings--a perfect gift for anyone! Additionally, we will teach participants how to make pretty foldable decorative umbrellas that instantly uplift any room they are placed in.
Free Upcycling Art Class-Paper jewelry and foldable umbrellas
Time/Date: Feb 22, 2025, 2pm-4pm
Place: Howard County Library Miller Branch
Address: 9411 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042-3801 ·
Upcycling paper is a creative and eco-friendly way to repurpose old magazines and newspapers into new, useful items. Using scrap pieces of paper like junk mail or gift wrappings, we can make eco-friendly bracelets and earrings--a perfect gift for anyone! Additionally, we will teach participants how to make pretty foldable decorative umbrellas that instantly uplift any room they are placed in.
Free Upcycling Art Class-Paper jewelry and foldable umbrellas
Time/Date: Feb 22, 2025, 2pm-4pm
Place: Howard County Library Miller Branch
Address: 9411 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042-3801 ·
Environmental Awareness Sparks Youth Creativity
Proudly featured on River Hill Villager 2025 Feb Issue, Page 15
Sustainable Art Exhibition at HoCo Library Miller Branch in Jan 2025
New!! Due to the positive feedback, the exhibition was extended to end of February 2025!
CYCG is hosting a month-long exhibition to share the creative artwork made from recycled household items by talented Howard County students.
The exhibition showcases over 70 pieces of artwork made from recycled household items like toilet paper rolls, egg carts, eggshells, milk cartons, glass bottles, cans, scrap paper, paper cups, socks, sunflower seed shells, fruit net, and more. Students transformed glass bottles into vases or night lights, egg carts and toilet paper rolls into animals or flowers, milk cartons into desk organizers, scrap paper into jewelries, and socks into cute pumpkins.
CYCG President Amanda Wang said: “We really appreciate Miller Library gave us the opportunity to share our artwork. We hosted similar display once in August last year and received a lot of accomplishment. We hope to inspire more people to start upcycling, which is easy and fun with just a little bit of imagination and creativity.”
The exhibition lasts until the end of January and the location is Howard County Library Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042.
CYCG is hosting a month-long exhibition to share the creative artwork made from recycled household items by talented Howard County students.
The exhibition showcases over 70 pieces of artwork made from recycled household items like toilet paper rolls, egg carts, eggshells, milk cartons, glass bottles, cans, scrap paper, paper cups, socks, sunflower seed shells, fruit net, and more. Students transformed glass bottles into vases or night lights, egg carts and toilet paper rolls into animals or flowers, milk cartons into desk organizers, scrap paper into jewelries, and socks into cute pumpkins.
CYCG President Amanda Wang said: “We really appreciate Miller Library gave us the opportunity to share our artwork. We hosted similar display once in August last year and received a lot of accomplishment. We hope to inspire more people to start upcycling, which is easy and fun with just a little bit of imagination and creativity.”
The exhibition lasts until the end of January and the location is Howard County Library Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042.
Pumpkin Palooza Was Fun and Successful!
On Nov 16, 2024, CYCG students successfully hosted the Sock Pumpkin table at the HoCo Pumpkin Palooza! About a hundred kids and adults visited the table and made cute pumpkins from the socks.
CYCG also hosted an information table to advocate for indoor composting and gave out 30 indoor composting initial kits to community members!
CYCG received the "THANK YOU!" from event organizers.
Dear Amanda and Team!
Thank You for Your Incredible Support at Pumpkin Palooza!
On behalf of everyone at Pumpkin Palooza, I want to extend a huge thank you for providing the crafting and compost table at last Saturday’s event. Your team’s enthusiasm and creativity truly made a difference, and the kids (and adults!) had an amazing time making sock pumpkins.
We’re so grateful for your partnership and for the joy you bring to our community. You’re an awesome organization, and we’re lucky to have you involved!
Thank you again for all that you do.
CYCG also hosted an information table to advocate for indoor composting and gave out 30 indoor composting initial kits to community members!
CYCG received the "THANK YOU!" from event organizers.
Dear Amanda and Team!
Thank You for Your Incredible Support at Pumpkin Palooza!
On behalf of everyone at Pumpkin Palooza, I want to extend a huge thank you for providing the crafting and compost table at last Saturday’s event. Your team’s enthusiasm and creativity truly made a difference, and the kids (and adults!) had an amazing time making sock pumpkins.
We’re so grateful for your partnership and for the joy you bring to our community. You’re an awesome organization, and we’re lucky to have you involved!
Thank you again for all that you do.
Sock Pumpkin at HoCo Pumpkin Palooza 2024
Partnered with Howard County Library System, CYCG will host a Sock Pumpkin Craft Table to teach kids how to make cute pumpkins from socks at HoCo 2nd Pumpkin Palooza on 11/16/24 at Howard Library Miller Branch. All materials will be provided. Drop in.
CYCG will also give out 30 FREE Indoor Bokashi Indoor Composting Buckets in its booth.
Date: Nov 16, 2024
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Howard County Library System, Miller Branch
9421 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Know more about Pumpkin Palooza.
Pumpkin Palooza | Howard County Library System (librarycalendar.com)
Pumpkin Palooza | Howard County (howardcountymd.gov)
CYCG will also give out 30 FREE Indoor Bokashi Indoor Composting Buckets in its booth.
Date: Nov 16, 2024
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Howard County Library System, Miller Branch
9421 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Know more about Pumpkin Palooza.
Pumpkin Palooza | Howard County Library System (librarycalendar.com)
Pumpkin Palooza | Howard County (howardcountymd.gov)
Upcycling Art Showcase at Miller Library in August 2024
CYCG is hosting a month-long upcycling artwork exhibition at Howard County Library System Miller Branch in August 2024. The display showcased over 60 amazing art pieces made from daily recycled household items by creative students. The exhibition lasts till the end of August and the location is Howard County Library Miller Branch, 9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042.
CYCG Hosts Upcycling Art Classes at Elkridge Library
CYCG will host monthly upcycling classes to the community at Howard County Library Elkridge Branch. Join us in turning trash into treasure. All artworks are made from recycled items such as magazines, paper, toilet paper rolls, milk cartons, cans, eggshells, and more. See details here.
Howard County Library Elkridge Branch
6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075
Ages 6+
No registration needed.
CYCG taught 6-week free Upcycle Art Camp during the summer of 2023. See more details here.
Howard County Library Elkridge Branch
6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075
Ages 6+
No registration needed.
CYCG taught 6-week free Upcycle Art Camp during the summer of 2023. See more details here.
CYCG Upcycle Art Class Was Honored by County Executive
CYCG's popular Upcycle Art Class was honored by Howard County Executive's Newsletter of October 23, 2023.
Upcycling Art Class (12/16/2023)
With holiday season upon us, CYCG would like to share with you a very special upcycling project, eggshell photo frame. Save your unforgotten memories with these unique and personalized photo frames!
CYCG Milk Carton Desk Organizer Upcycle (11/18/2023)
What can we do with empty milk cartons? Please do not throw them away! With a little bit imagination, they could be turned into plant pots, pencil holders, bird feeders, toy houses, wallets, and more. On November 18, 2023, CYCG shared a very simple way to turn milk cartons into pretty desk organizers! The finished artworks are surprisingly beautiful! Everyone had so much fun!
CYCG Paper Jewelry Upcycle Art Class (10/21/2023)
The global consumption of paper was about 408 million tons in 2021. This is projected to continue rising. How can you upcycle paper, magazines, flyers, gift wraps, and cartons? CYCG shared a very simple way to upcycle daily paper into beautiful bracelets and earrings. They are unique and perfect gifts for your loved ones! About 50+ community members participated in this event and made various artworks such as personalized bracelets, necklaces, earrings, gift boxes, and Halloween crafts. The event was instructed by Amanda Wang and assisted by CYCG volunteers.
Other Upcycling Art Classes Led by CYCG
6-week Free Upcycle Art Camp in the summer of 2023
National Night Out Festival 2024
National Night Out Festival 8/6/2024
On August 6, 2024, CYCG hosted a very popular craft booth to teach kids some upcycling crafts on the National Night Out Festival. CYCG focused on the paper upcycling this time since increasing paper waste is a global problem. CYCG taught kids to make retractable umbrellas, paper roses, and paper jewelry from used paper, magazine, and gift wrap. The booth attracted hundreds of community members. CYCG would like to share that the upcycling could be very easy and fun. Maryland State Delegate Dr. Chao Wu visited the booth and praised the students for their dedication.
National Night Out Festival 8/1/2023
On August 1, 2023, CYCG proudly participated the 2023 Howard County National Night Out Event, hosted by Howard County Police Department at Wilde Lake Middle School, 6pm to 9pm. Among 61 vendors, CYCG was the only student-led organization.
CYCG's DIY Bokashi Buckets turned out to be the most popular giveaway booth in the event. Students distributed 90 DIY buckets with DIY water bottle inserts, 1 pound bags of Bokashi bran, and educational brochures. CYCG also hosted an upcycling booth to teach kids how to make paper bracelets. Both programs were sponsored by the Howard County Youth Engagement Program (YEP!). Residents visited the booth and learned about the easy and simple indoor composting method. The event went very successfully and CYCG received a lot of accomplishments for their efforts.
CYCG's DIY Bokashi Buckets turned out to be the most popular giveaway booth in the event. Students distributed 90 DIY buckets with DIY water bottle inserts, 1 pound bags of Bokashi bran, and educational brochures. CYCG also hosted an upcycling booth to teach kids how to make paper bracelets. Both programs were sponsored by the Howard County Youth Engagement Program (YEP!). Residents visited the booth and learned about the easy and simple indoor composting method. The event went very successfully and CYCG received a lot of accomplishments for their efforts.
National Night Out Festival 8/2/2022
On 8/2/2022, CYCG was invited to the Clarksville Commons National Night Out (NNO) celebration. National Night Out is a community building campaign that prompts Police-Community bonding. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and BoE member Chao Wu visited the booth and highly praised the student group. CYCG presented hand-made thank-you cards to police officers and firefighters and thanked them for their dedication to keep the community safe. Additionally, CYCG also hosted the paper flower upcycle project which attracted many young kids! Thanks to Arthur, Amanda, Grace C, Michael S, Emily S, Grace Z, and Wendy for hosting the booth!
Weekly Upcycling Crafts in the summer of 2022
at Clarksville Common Farmers Market
Paper Rose Upcycling Art 7/30/2022
On 7/23/2022, CYCG participated in the Clarksville Commons Farmer's Market. CYCG sold student-hand-made crafts, such as hand-drawn T-shirts, pencil pouches, scrunchies, greeting cards, and hosted a free upcycle craft. Hand-made dry-flower cards, hand-painted/drawn cards, stone cards were very popular. This week, they taught kids how to make beautiful flowers or wall art from a toilet paper roll. Thanks Amanda, Jeremy, Claire, Michael, Jiaming, Isa, and Wendy for running the booth!On 7/30/2022, CYCG hosted a very popular upcycle project, teaching young kids how to make paper roses from old magazines or post-it notes. Over 30 kids visited the booth and learned how to make the long-lasting beautiful roses which are perfect for Mother's Day, Teacher Appreciation week, birthday gifts, or for decoration. The student-made cards were still very popular and attracted many people. Thanks to Amanda, Grace, Isa, Jiaming, Wendy, Anna, Nicole, and Annie for running the booth!
Student Handmade Cards in Farmers Market
On 7/23/2022, CYCG participated in the Clarksville Commons Farmer's Market. CYCG sold student-hand-made crafts, such as hand-drawn T-shirts, pencil pouches, scrunchies, greeting cards, and hosted a free upcycle craft. Hand-made dry-flower cards, hand-painted/drawn cards, stone cards were very popular. This week, they taught kids how to make beautiful flowers or wall art from a toilet paper roll. Thanks Amanda, Jeremy, Claire, Michael, Jiaming, Isa, and Wendy for running the booth!
CYCG in Farmers Market 7/19/2022
On July 16, 2022, Clarksville Youth Care Group hosted a booth at Clarksville Common's Farmers Market! The booth offered various handmade items made by students, such as hand-drawn animal T-shirts, pencil pouches, dry flower cards, hand-painted cards, and face masks. CYCG also hosted a free weekly upcycle project to prompt environmental sustainability. Many young kids learned how to turn magazines into beautiful paper beads bracelets. Amanda, Jeremy, Barbara, Emily Z, Claire, Wendy and Yuehao ran the booth. Congress man John Sarbanes visited the booth and congratulated the group for their achievements.
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