Make a handmade Valentine portrait using rescued materials at Reverse Garbage in Marrickville. A relaxed, family-friendly creative workshop ideal for parents and school-aged kids.
Ongoing activity
30 Carrington Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
$20 per guest
Celebrate love and creativity in this hands-on Valentine portrait workshop at Reverse Garbage, Marrickville. Using rescued and repurposed paper, families and couples will learn simple paper cut-out and layering techniques to craft a personal handmade portrait. This sustainable craft session is perfect for parents looking for engaging kids activities and a meaningful keepsake for Valentine's Day.
You’ll be welcomed into a relaxed, playful space where facilitators guide you step-by-step through paper cutting, layering and collage techniques. This Valentine portrait workshop focuses on creativity, simple skills and having fun together as a family, with plenty of encouragement for beginners.
Expect a hands-on experience that celebrates sustainable craft and creative reuse — a key part of Reverse Garbage’s ethos. Parents will enjoy seeing their children experiment with textures and colours while learning practical art and craft skills that suit school-aged kids.
The session is social and relaxed, aimed at parents and children or couples who want a thoughtful, handmade gift. You’ll leave with a finished portrait and new ideas for at-home craft projects and kids activities that use recycled materials.
This is a beginner-friendly, 2-hour creative workshop where everyone works at their own pace. Facilitators provide guidance on portrait composition, cutting techniques and layering to help you capture personality and expression in a paper portrait.
Materials are supplied and are all rescued, reclaimed or repurposed to emphasise sustainable craft. Typical items provided include colourful paper offcuts, textured card, glue and basic cutting tools. If helpful, bring a water bottle and any personal small photos for reference.
Practical notes:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Group size: public classes 1–20, private classes typically 10–16
- Skill level: beginner friendly and family-appropriate
The class runs at Reverse Garbage, 30 Carrington Road, Marrickville NSW — a creative reuse centre known for sustainable art and community workshops. It’s easy to reach from inner Sydney suburbs and suits parents looking for local kids activities near Marrickville.
The venue is approximately 600m walk from Tempe station, so public transport is a simple option for families travelling with children. There is space to store prams and a friendly community atmosphere once you arrive.
If you’re driving, plan a little extra time for parking during peak hours; the location is well-situated for a weekend outing and pairs nicely with a nearby café visit after the class for parents and kids.
This class focuses on safety and a welcoming environment for families; children should be supervised by their parent or guardian throughout. Reverse Garbage and the ClassBento listing note a valid Working with Children Check for the teacher, and facilitators will provide safe guidance for cutting tools.
The workshop emphasises sustainable materials and creative reuse, so you may encounter varied textures and small reclaimed items — perfect for teaching children about waste reduction and creative repurposing in a hands-on way. If your child has specific allergies or sensitivities, contact the organiser before booking.
Cancellation and accessibility: free to cancel or reschedule up to 3 days before the class. If you need special assistance or have accessibility questions, reach out via the contact link to confirm venue details and support.
The price is $20 per guest and the class typically runs for 2 hours, making it an affordable creative outing for parents and children. Public class sizes vary; private bookings for small groups are available for families or special occasions.
Book through the ClassBento listing and consider gift cards if you’re purchasing the experience as a present — gift vouchers can usually be applied to this workshop and make a lovely Valentine’s present. Tickets may sell out around Valentine’s Day, so early booking is recommended.
If the public dates aren’t available, you can request a private class for groups of 10–16 or join the waitlist to be notified when new dates are released. Contact the organiser via the listing for group bookings and special requests.
