Workshop "Creating Paint from Coke dust"

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Title: Workshop "Creating Paint from Coke dust"When: December 18, 2024Where: Palace of Culture of Metallurgists

In Kryvyi Rih, a three-day intensive program called "Steam Camp" was organized by ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih. The event introduced school and university students to the opportunities of technical sciences, their innovations, and career prospects.

A highlight of the intensive was the workshop on creating paint from coke dust, conducted by artist Oksana Zharun. Participants learned how industrial waste can be transformed into an artistic material and even tried making their own paint. This initiative not only emphasized ecological significance but also presented a creative approach to rethinking resources, helping to shape the mindset of the next generation.

The project was implemented in collaboration with:
● Kryvyi Rih Center for Contemporary Culture / KRCC;● State University of Economics and Technology;● Kryvyi Rih National University;● City Development Institute.
More than 200 participants engaged in workshops on chemistry, physics, geology, and electromechanics, gaining practical skills in these disciplines through exciting and interactive formats.