Workshop - Recycled plastic bottle caps mural

As part of the Love the Lane we delivered Community Mural Art Workshops, where residents and local schools came together to create something meaningful for Ilford Lane. These workshops, led by the talented Caitlin Marie Atherton(External link), were more than just an opportunity to design a mural—they were a chance to raise awareness about sustainability, celebrate creativity, and foster a sense of community pride.

Caitlin led two full days of educational sessions on recycling and sustainability as well as co-designing the mural image at Cleveland and Uphall Primary Schools. Schools opened lid collection points and encouraged families to collect lids which will be used for making the mural. Over 10,000 lids were collected by the children and their families.

Furthermore, over two sessions at Redbridge Central Library, participants of all ages contributed their ideas, experiences, and enthusiasm, shaping a design that reflects the cultural diversity and environmental consciousness of Ilford Lane. The use of recycled plastic bottle caps in the mural not only adds a unique artistic touch but also carries an important message about sustainability and reusing materials in creative ways.