The Krewe of Krampus, known best for its wintertime holiday parade, is hosting a workshop July 23 from 1-3 p.m. at Madame Vic’s.
The organization is focusing on how to make sustainable throws and other keepsakes during the upcoming (but not soon enough) parade season.
It's a partnership with Glass Half Full, the local glass recycling operation that converts glass waste into sand for coastal restoration efforts and other projects focused on sustainability.
In an Instagram post, the krewe wrote, “Sustainability has always been at the heart of the Krewe of Krampus, and this is an exciting new way to help reduce the amount of trash generated by parades and life in a city that goes through a lot of glass bottles.”
The Krewe is one of several marching groups that have made waste reduction part of their mission.
In recent years, many organizations have stopped throwing plastic beads and instead have focused on making more handmade throws meant to be keepsakes in an effort to cut back on waste.
On its website, the krewe said it will provide crafting materials and tools for attendees, but recommended bringing any other crafting supplies, like paint, small gems or beads.
“You will leave this class knowing new techniques and materials that you can start using on your next crafting project. Feeling better about how a little effort and using some creative ingenuity can become part of the solution rather than part of the problem.”
The workshop is $30 and attendees can register here.
