Join Proper Job this Summer for workshops, online talks, and community events.
Bee Friendly Hanging Basket & Container Planting Workshop
Saturday 7th May , 10.00-12.30 or 13.30-16.00, Proper Job Resource Centre -Using a repurposed container or planter learn to plant up stunning bee friendly display to take home with you. Suitable for adults and children.
Quilting Workshop
Saturday 14th May, 10.00-16.00, Bellacouche Studio
Come and enjoy making a small quilt/ wall hanging from recycled fabrics, with quiltmakers Jenny Hutchison & Lilly McKelvie. You will learn techniques such as patchwork, applique and quilting.
Drop in Upcycled Papercraft Workshop
Sunday 15th May, 10.00-16.00, Upcycled & Eco Gift Market, Bideford
Come and find us on our stall at the Affinity Shopping Centre and learn to create a beautiful wreath from upcycled paper.
Bee Bomb Workshop
Saturday 21st May 13.00-16.00, Endecott House
To celebrate World Bee Day, we will be hosting a fun drop in workshop for children with Angharad Barlow of Atelier Bee. Learn how to make Bee Bombs to create your very own wildflower meadow, as well as learning about the importance of bees in our ecosystem.
Tool & Knife Sharpening
Saturday 11th June, 10.00-13.00, Proper Job Resource Centre
Learn to sharpen your tools and Knives with Eric Hodges. Book a slot and bring along a couple of blunt knives or tools and Eric will show you through different techniques to ensure you are getting the best performance from your blades.
Biodiversity Walk for Families
Sunday 26th June, 14.30-16.30, Chagford
Join experts Nicky Scott, Lisa Schneidau and Tony Whitehead for a biodiversity walk exploring some of the most diverse habitats in our beautiful surroundings. Come along as a family and enjoy learning about and spotting our native wildlife and plants.
Bike Repair
Saturday 2nd July, 10.00-14.00, Proper Job Resource Centre
Frank the Bike Fixer will be in residence to give your bicycle a compete mini service to make sure it is running safely and efficiently for some happy summer Cycling!
Set Up Your Own Reuse Project
Monday 4th July, 17.30-19.00, via Zoom
Are you interested in setting up a community reuse, recycling or composting project in your town? Come and find out more about what we do and how we do it.
Eco-Fest Tavi
Saturday 16th July, 12.00-18.00, Tavistock Meadows
We will be hosting a fun drop in upcycling workshop at the Eco Fest on Tavistock’s carnival day.
Chagstock Festival
Friday 22nd– Saturday 23rd July,
Visit us at our famous Proper Job ‘Pop Up Shop’ at the Chagstock Festival. We will have all your festival wardrobe needs covered!
Bug Hotel Making at Chagford Show
Thursday 18th August, 9.00-17.00
Visit our stand at the fabulous Chagford Agricultural Show for some free fantastic fun for the children! Help us to build a large bug hotel from reclaimed and sustainable natural products to house solitary bees and other insects. You will learn how to make clay bricks, use simple hand tools, and learn about insects and pollinators.
For any information on any of these events or how to book, please email info@proper-job.org.
Workshops
Proper Job hosts workshops and events on recycling re-use and repair that are open to all.