On Friday, November 8, the Frisco/Plano Branch of AYLUS hosted an Art in Action workshop where volunteers gathered to make pipe-cleaner Christmas decorations for the upcoming holiday fundraising sale. We focused on shaping the pipe cleaners into miniature trees, stars, and simple festive ornaments that could be displayed or hung on a Christmas tree.
The activity was easy to learn and genuinely enjoyable. While twisting the pipe cleaners into stable shapes, we realized that certain color combinations didn’t match perfectly, but volunteers quickly improvised and came up with unique, creative designs. Despite the limited materials, everyone helped each other experiment with patterns and techniques, and the final results were colorful, cheerful, and perfect for our charity project.
What made the event stand out was the steady teamwork and relaxed atmosphere. Volunteers shared ideas freely, supported each other with different crafting methods, and kept the session lively and productive. Overall, it was a smooth and meaningful afternoon where everyone contributed to preparing handmade items for a good cause.
Hours:
Qilu Jin (event leader): 3 hours
Tianlu Zhou (event leader): 3 hours
Ella Wang: 2 hours
Nora Wang: 2 hours
Alan Du: 2 hours
Vivian Wang: 1.5 hours
Linda Dong: 2 hours
Aylus Frisco 
