The Art of Recycling: treasure in your rubbish

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, RETHINK! Come along to an exhibition of recycled objects and take part in interactive educational seminars for children.Join us at British artist Ptolemy Elrington's exhibition of recycled objects and see how – with a bit of imagination, creativity and a sense of fun – discarded materials such as hubcaps, old supermarket trolleys and other everyday objects can be transformed into modern works of art.

The exhibition aims to raise public awareness of waste management and encourage recycling by showing that the life cycle of an object doesn't stop when it's no longer in use and that just about anything can be re-used long after it has served its primary function.

Admission Free
When: 11–16 December 2008, 1000–2000
Where: National Hellenic Research Foundation
48 Vas. Konstantinou Avenue, 116 35 Athens

Interactive Educational Seminars
Don’t miss our interactive educational seminars at the weekend with the artistic support of Ptolemy Elrington and his assistant Eva Hernadez Garay.

Come and help make ornaments for the Christmas tree – and get into the festive mood! You'll be surprised at the amazing creations you'll produce. Learn how to minimise waste and how to recycle. The artist and his assistant will guide you and you'll learn the basic principles of recycling ... and have fun at the same time!

Admission Free

When: Saturday 13 December 2008, 1030–1300 & 1700–1900
Sunday 14 December 2008, 1030–1300
Where: National Hellenic Research Foundation
48 Vas. Konstantinou Avenue, 116 35 Athens

Bookings for schools
Places must be booked in advanced:

National Hellenic Research Foundation
Mrs Mary Kontogianni
Telephone 210 727 3516
E-mail mkont@eie.gr
British Council
Mrs Katy Yakoumaki
Telephone 210 369 2342
E-mail Katy.Yakoumaki@britishcouncil.gr
(Monday to Friday: 0900–1500)

In collaboration with the National Hellenic Research Foundation and the environmental organisation Team for the World.

Artistic Director and Creator Ptolemy Elrington

07.11.2008