Through The Welman Project, waste is reduced,
the burden on teachers is lessened,
and creativity and ingenuity thrive in the classroom.
Two Big Issues.
One Solution.
Waste output generated by businesses, and lack of resources in our schools. We use one idea to tackle these two seemingly unrelated problems in our community. The solution is simple, but often overlooked: reuse.
We serve as a free resource for teachers, distributing surplus materials from local companies for creative reuse in the classroom and beyond, along with making creativity accessible to the whole community through a creative reuse storefront and workshops.
Teachers shop for free in our Educator Warehouse, and everyone can shop in our new Curiosity Shop for great deals on art supplies, craft materials, vintage treasures, and unique gifts made by local reuse artists - with 100% of proceeds going to help us fill a classroom, not a landfill!
Out of all waste going into Fort Worth landfills,
is material that could be reused or recycled instead.
%
74
of their classroom supplies.
Teachers pay out of their own pocket for an average of
%
77
*2014 Fort Worth Waste Characterization Study
*National School Supply and Equipment Association Survey 2013
Hours | Tue - Fri 12 noon - 6 pm | Sat 10 am - 4 pm
Address | 3950 W Vickery Blvd | Fort Worth, TX 76107
Copyright © 2021 The Welman Project. All rights reserved.
Old office supplies
enhance a
classroom activity center
Used furniture turns a neglected
library space into a cozy reading corner
Factory remnants
go from production line
to an art project
design
Surplus building materials become part of a school theatre set
Outdated company banners
find new life as a
school spirit mural
Event swag is reimagined as a science experiment
Dad's Garage