The Learning Zone

The Learning Zone introduced another way to access the ReUse Depot—Self-Serve!

On September 30^th an extension of the ReUse service was launched, keeping Re-using, Re-claiming, Re-purposing and Re-cycling art & design materials in it’s name, but now allowing you to help yourself.

The Self-serve ReUse Depot offers an ever-changing assortment of art materials—watercolours, pastels, inks, textiles, based on availability. We also maintain a large collection of papers, matt boards and spray paints in our office, please ask staff for assistance.

The ReUse Depot is supported by generous donations from members of the OCAD University community, like you. So, whenever you have left-over art and design supplies, give it another chance of life—donate it to the Learning Zone’s ReUse Depot.

Donate to the ReUse Depot and share in a sustainable future!

The Learning Zone invites you to join us February 3^rd to celebrate our 5^th Anniversary with the exciting launch of the ReUse Depot, a new permanent art and design material swap space.

One artist’s trash is another designer’s treasure has been the guiding foundation behind a series of successful events held at OCAD U over the past several years—Materials Trading Post, the Green Exchange and OCAD U Recycles.

The ReUse Depot is an important and great opportunity for artists and designers to up-cycle, re-purpose or reuse materials that can inspire, explore creativity, or reduce students financial burden while redirecting the material from landfill. It’s a location for donating used but usable art & design materials and/or finding used items that will be useful to your creative practice.

ReUse Depot is a collaborative partnership between these departments: the Indigenous Visual Culture program (INVC), the Library’s Learning Zone, the Office for Diversity, Equity & Sustainability (ODESI), Facilities Planning & Management and Student Management. The development of this project is also supported by the First Generations program, IT Services & AV Loans.

OCAD U Library’s Learning Zone is a studio-base library space that provides an experimental and collaborative workspace to members of the OCAD U community. In 5 years the Learning Zone has grown, and will continue to grow as a collaborative environment. Check out our gallery below as we share some of the highlights from past events with faculty, students and members of Toronto arts community.

Celebrate with us on Tuesday February 3rd—with fresh cooked and healthy treats from the Student Union’s Hot Lunch program, treats from the Student Union’s cafe and LZ birthday cake!

Learn more about the LZ  ReUse Depot and other recycling programs across the campus during Green Winter event, a month of sustainable programming organized by the Student Union. http://bit.ly/1K04RXZ