Workshops at Ecoship

Workshops take place at the EcoShip store and are led by independent organizers from our community. These are often small businesses or partners who already work with EcoShip through donating or sourcing materials.

While EcoShip provides the space and shares in ticket revenue, each workshop is run by its organizer. These events create opportunities for our partners to host and teach, while introducing new audiences to EcoShip and our mission.

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Upcoming Workshops

  • Close-up of a person's hand showing a pair of large, iridescent earrings with a teardrop design, reflected in the person's other hand.

    Stained Glass Jewelry

    Wednesday, October 14th
    6:00pm-8:30pm

    Create 3 pieces of stained glass jewelry with Stained Glass by Molly B.

    Cost: $70

  • Display of five mounted bird models on branches with green bases against a white wall.

    Public Art: Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene

    Thursday, October 15th
    5:30pm-7:30pm

    Craft a bird with a fabric bird base, scrap fabric, and a bio of a bird species. Finished birds will be tagged with the artist’s name and donated to the project.

    Cost: FREE

  • Clothing Swap at EcoShip on October 18th, 12:00pm-2:00pm

    Clothing Swap

    Sunday, October 18th
    12:00pm-2:00pm

    We’re partnering with Funk-it Swap for a clothing swap! More details and tickets below!

    Cost: $10-$20

  • Make Your Own Spooky Terrarium

    Wednesday, October 21st
    6:30pm-8:30pm

    Create your own tiny cemetery using plants, second-hand Halloween toys and other eco-friendly embellishments

    Cost: $52

  • A vermicompost workshop coming to EcoShip Chicago in October will show people how to use worms to recycle household food waste, cardboard, and paper.

    Vermicomposting

    Sunday, October 25th
    12:00pm-1:00pm

    Learn how to use red wiggler worms to recycle food waste, cardboard, and paper at your home to create rich soil, reduce waste, and energy consumption.

    Cost: $15-$20

  • Beaded Embroidery

    Wednesday, October 28th
    6:30pm-8:30pm

    Bring a piece you don’t wear much, or something thrifted, and we’ll show you how to upcycle it with hand-stitched beadwork.

    Cost: $45

  • Pumpkin Mosaics

    Wednesday, November 4th
    6:30pm-8:30pm

    Create a dazzling, eco-friendly mosaic night light using colorful plastic scraps for a whimsical touch to any corner.

    Cost: $52

  • Mosaic Frame-Making

    Sunday, November 8th
    3:30pm-6:00pm

    Learn the process of designing, gluing, and grouting mosaic onto a picture frame.

    Cost: $45

  • Stained Glass Jewelry

    Tuesday, November 10th
    6:00pm-8:30pm

    Create 3 pieces of stained glass jewelry with Stained Glass by Molly B.

    Cost: $70

  • Tree Mosaic Nightlight

    Wednesday, November 18th
    6:30pm-8:30pm

    Create a dazzling, eco-friendly mosaic night light using colorful plastic scraps for a whimsical touch to any corner.

    Cost: $52