Wrapping for Good

Australians use more than 150,000 km of wrapping paper during the festive season. Learn how to wrap your Christmas presents with this zero-waste technique, re-usable technique and reduce waste this festive season at The Rocks Markets.

Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese gift-wrapping fabric technique. Using stylish pre-loved scarves (silk, cotton and other fabric). You'll learn how to combine folds and knots and not only never buy wrapping paper again but learn a skill, save textiles from landfill, give back to community, and gift amazing looking presents!

Facilitated by Nina Gbor of Eco Styles, a Sydney-based social enterprise offering ethical fashion, style, sustainability and positive change.

• Date: Saturday 6 December and Sunday 14 December, 2025

• Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm

• Cost: $25 per person 

• Facilitator: Nina Gbor

• Location: 47 George Street, The Rocks

• Inclusions: Workshop and 2 x scarves to wrap your present with and take home

• Bring your own (non essential): Bring the present you wish to wrap with you, if not - we have items you can practice with!

Suitable for adults 16 years and over