These pictures were from classes held in the greenhouse at the Apeiron Center for Sustainable Living.  These workshops were held during the summer 08 Sustainable Living Festival over a two day period. There were several workshops that were open to any and all and were two hours long. The first focused on using natural materials to create garden art that would be suitable for year round exterior locations. The second focused on creative re-use of materials that were bright and colorful and had been recycled and were easy to use for any age. At one point there were 12 people building mosaics in the green house ranging from 8 to 70 years old. We were having a heat wave, it was 90+ degrees in the room and everyone was having a great time!

More info - Apeirion Institute in Providence and Coventry RI is a sustainable organization that promotes sustainable living practices and promotes this by providing information that inspires and educates the public. Their VISION:  A world where humanity recognizes and respects its intimate connections with the earth’s systems and its multiple forms of life including: A better world that offers clean air and water, fertile soil, abundant wildlands and wildlife, and beautiful places. Sufficient resources to keep us healthy without sacrificing the earth. Healthy economically vibrant communities that celebrate inspiring education, meaningful work, and artistic and spiritual expression. Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living is located at 17 Gordon Avenue, Suite 207  Providence, RI 02905  401-228-7930  info@apeiron.org