Happy New Year to all of you from your friends at the Museum of Naïve Art [MoNA] in Cebu.

Recently, the MoNA, in cooperation with the Psychology Volunteers on Bikes (Psych Vols), organized a workshop for women and children in difficult situations. It was a simple activity with a very important message – what society might perceive as trash can still be repurposed and revitalized.

The project:  Turning old tarpaulin banners into useful book bags and day packs (workshop concept and facilitation by Edna Lee of Psych Vols)

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Three simple steps: 1)cut the tarp, 2)sew with running or blanket stitch, 3) attach strap

Pretty good for first attempt at reused/repurposed tarp bags

Check out their handmade DAY PACKS

Proudly handmade –book bags, day packs, grocery bags!