Making eco-hats out of waste plastic bottles in Hitachinaka
Hitachinaka City in Ibaraki Prefecture is home to the famous National Hitachi Seaside Park, where you can enjoy the four seasons with nemophilas and kochias.
The experience venue is located almost halfway between Katsuta Station and the seaside park, so it is possible either on the way to or from sightseeing.
SDGS “Mottainai”! PET bottle caps that you used to throw away after drinking can be turned into wonderful handmade works if you have the right materials and ideas.
Transform them into your favorite hats in your favorite colors, including colorful twine and ribbons!
The teacher, a former art teacher and accessory artist, will teach you in an easy-to-understand and detailed manner, so beginners will not have to worry.
You can take home as a souvenir as a wonderful memory of your trip to Japan. We hope you will try it!
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Making eco-hats out of waste plastic bottles in Hitachinaka
What's included in Making eco-hats out of waste plastic bottles in Hitachinaka
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This class will explain about eco hats made from plastic bottle caps. Participants will choose their favorite color of twine from a selection of materials and wrap it around the hat using glue. They choose a combination of ribbons, beads, and decorations to match the color of the twine, and decorate it. Finally, a brooch pin is glued on to complete the project. The pieces are ready to wear. A commemorative photo will be taken. The main time is about 90 minutes. After the lesson experience, if you have time, you can enjoy tea time at the cafe on the first floor. *extra charge
Inclusions
- English speaking guide
- Tools and materials needed for the activity
- Traveling expenses
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- East Exit of Katsuta Station, JR Joban Line Take a bus bound for "Daini Kogyo Danchi Iriguchi" departing from Katsuta Station. Get off at "Katsuta High School" (about 12 minutes) for 270 yen. You will see the venue, "Froide Hitachinaka Medical Plaza". We welcome you at the entrance.
