Ecoprint Training  on Tote Bags as a Means of Creative Education for Children in Dondong Village, Kesugihan District

Ari Fuzzaman; Alfi Mukaromah; Muhammad Rafli Nur Pratama; Shelika Zahrani; Al Vara Khoerul Virly; Nadhatul Siti Aisyah; Lulu Nur Azizah; Nahzah Intan Maulida Taufik; Almas Zeti Hilwani; Arum Ifana Putri; Rini Puji Susanti; Ratna Kartikawati

Ecoprint Training on Tote Bags as a Means of Creative Education for Children in Dondong Village, Kesugihan District

Authors

Ari Fuzzaman Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Alfi Mukaromah Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Muhammad Rafli Nur Pratama Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Shelika Zahrani Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Al Vara Khoerul Virly Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Nadhatul Siti Aisyah Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Lulu Nur Azizah Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Nahzah Intan Maulida Taufik Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Almas Zeti Hilwani Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Arum Ifana Putri Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Rini Puji Susanti Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Ratna Kartikawati Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Keywords:

Children's Creativity, Community Service, Ecoprint, Participatory Action Research (PAR), Pounding Technique

Abstract

Community service programs provide a vital opportunity for university students to apply their knowledge to address societal needs. This article details a community service initiative focused on enhancing creativity and environmental awareness among elementary school children in Dondong Village. The program utilized a training workshop on the ecoprint technique on tote bags. This activity was structured using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach encompasses sequential stages such as planning, implementing actions, conducting observations, and carrying out reflections. The chosen ecoprint technique was pounding, due to its simplicity and safety for children. The results indicated that the training was highly effective; all 20 participants successfully created unique ecoprint tote bags. The program significantly improved children's fine motor skills, creativity, and self-confidence. Furthermore, it successfully cultivated an early appreciation for utilizing natural resources in an environmentally friendly manner. The conclusion is that ecoprint training is a suitable and impactful creative educational tool for children, with strong potential for future development.

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Published

2025-11-25

How to Cite

Fuzzaman, A., Mukaromah, A., Pratama, M. R. N., Zahrani, S., Virly, A. V. K., Aisyah, N. S., … Kartikawati, R. (2025). Ecoprint Training on Tote Bags as a Means of Creative Education for Children in Dondong Village, Kesugihan District. Proceedings Series on Social Sciences & Humanities, 28. Retrieved from https://conferenceproceedings.ump.ac.id/pssh/article/view/2051