Trash to treasures auction

Storage boxes papered with sheets of “practice calligraphy” from the brush of a master artist, a necklace crafted of old watch parts and other “found objects,” a tin can sculpture, and a tricycle-turned-planter are a few of the unique items that will be on the auction block at SWAP’s “Trash-To-Treasures” auction on Oct. 27.

October 21, 2013 5:45 pm
Storage boxes papered with sheets of 'practice calligraphy' by artist Patty Ward will be up for auction at Trash-To-Treasures on October 27.
Storage boxes papered with sheets of 'practice calligraphy' by artist Patty Ward will be up for auction at Trash-To-Treasures on October 27.

Storage boxes papered with sheets of “practice calligraphy” from the brush of a master artist, a necklace crafted of old watch parts and other “found objects,” a tin can sculpture, and a tricycle-turned-planter are a few of the unique items that will be on the auction block at SWAP’s “Trash-To-Treasures” auction on Oct. 27.

Like the popular Trashion-Fashion Show also organized by the Solid Waste Alternatives Program, the auction aims to raise funds to help support the Lopez Dump while promoting the concepts of recycling and repurposing.

Unlike the Trashion Show, however, items created for the Trash-To-Treasures Auction are meant to be wholly functional. Many can be traced to the Take-It-Or-Leave-It, where artistic spirits seek out the perfect fabric scrap or island artifact for resurrecting into delightful treasure.

The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at Woodmen Hall. In addition to tangible objects of furnishings and decor, the offerings will include gift certificates for repair, alteration, and refinishing services, a crafts workshop, and dining experiences. Also up for grabs:  the flowerpot towers that flanked the stage at the Trashion-Fashion Show – ready made for a holiday party. A partial list of items can be found at www.lopezsolidwaste.org.