701 Amador Street
San Francisco, CA
Open every day
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
415.285.7814
Workshops & Lectures
We at Building Resources believe that education is of the utmost importance. A sustainable culture is an educated culture, and to that end we make every effort to offer a variety of workshops and lectures.
Our policy is to partner with other not-for-profit organizations, schools, and event producers to provide as wide a public audience as possible.
Our primary focus underlying all workshops and lectures is what we refer to as the "other" two R’s: Reduction and Reuse.
The workshop and lectures can take on a wide range of specific topics, and special presentations can be tailored to fit most needs.
We are currently offering a series of three workshops designed especially for schools with subjects ranging from garden and hardscape design to interior lighting and lamp making.
To learn more about our innovative environmental education courses click here.
If you are interested in having a workshop presented at you facility or event, please email us at brsfcr@yahoo.com or call us at 415.285.7814.
Workshop dates and topics are available on a first come first served basis, however, events with the largest possible audience will be given preference.
A nominal fee is generally charged for each workshop. Please contact us for details. It is our policy that no request will go unfilled due to lack of funds.
Previous Workshops and Lectures
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LAMP MAKING |
This hands-on intensive workshop will light up your dark winter nights as you learn to build your own lamp from reused parts. Covers basic electricity, wiring, and safety. A materials fee of ten dollars is charged for this workshop. |
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LEARNING THROUGH CREATIVE REUSE |
This event is for anyone who wants to know what is happening in environmental education. We will be presenting a workshop high-lighting the learning opportunities available in using creative reuse as a tool for home and garden projects. Plenty of example materials, and fast paced fun. |
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RETHINKING THE GARDEN: CREATIVE REUSE OF LOCAL MATERIALS |
This is an introduction to reuse of local materials in landscape and hardscape design. Learn how use old materials in new ways in this forty-five minute presentation. Covers pathways, patios, arbors, planting beds, fencing, accent pieces and garden Art all from easy to find, inexpensive reusable objects. |
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WALK ON THIS |
This is a fast waltz through garden paving strategies, with lots of examples of materials that are now finding their way into gardens. Learn to reuse materials, get creative results, and save money while you’re at it. |
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REUSING LOCAL MATERIALS FOR HARDSCAPING |
This is an overview of reuses strategies for hardscape design. Fast, fun, and full of surprising materials, inventive applications, and money saving tips. |