Upcycled Storybox Workshop - Holiday Edition

Using a blend of festive trinkets and non-holiday items, you’ll create unique storyboxes that capture the spirit of the season—or anything else your imagination dreams up.

Whether you’re building a holiday scene or mixing in unexpected elements, this workshop offers a joyful, creative space to transform thrifted treasures into one-of-a-kind art pieces.

Supplies Needed: Feel free to bring your own trinket or box to personalize your storybox.

What Supplies Will Be Included: We’ll provide a diverse collection of materials, including:

• Holiday-themed items (Christmas decorations galore!)
• Paints, glue, and various embellishments
• Toys, dolls, figurines, and miniatures
• Dried flowers, stickers, and decorations
• Wooden and metallic boxes (sizes ranging from pillboxes to shoeboxes)
• Plus an assortment of non-holiday trinkets to mix and match for endless possibilities!

Pricing: $55

Join us for this festive, fun-filled workshop and create a piece of art that celebrates the holiday season—your way!

Meet the Facilitator-Becky Surles

I began creating my “story boxes” a couple of years ago for friends and family. The journey started with a 70-year-old yellow plastic Cadillac toy. My grandfather always wanted a Cadillac, so my grandmother bought him the toy. It’s a cherished story for my brother and me, but the car was tucked away, feeling too precious to discard yet without a place in my home. So, I painted it and placed it in a box with other jokes we share.

Last year, I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Throughout the 9 months of treatment, which left me depleted, I needed something to keep me busy and bring joy. I began collecting boxes and trinkets from thrift shops, creating non-personal boxes. My friends started asking to buy them and I was running out of space. This is when I decided to take my boxes public.

· You can find Becky on Insta @beckysboxtales

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