Learn to Make Bioplastics
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM CDT · Harold Washington Library · Chicago, IL
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About this event
Explore biomaterials while creating sustainable bioplastics. Try out a simple, replicable method for making bioplastics at home using common household items. Learn more about the field of bio-art and how biomaterials are used in textiles, wearable art and living sculptures, and how they can be integrated with electronics to create interactive, sound-generating artworks. This workshop includes hands-on processes and may get slightly messy, so please dress accordingly. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
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