Sewing these days seems to be a dying art, but not in our classroom! Over the term we have been learning the art of sewing, dying fabrics and making small soft toys. For our Grade 1 and 2 classes, we have been learning how to sew a basic running stitch as well as applying buttons to a piece of fabric.
Our Grade 3/4 students have also been working with a textile medium, while exploring the Art of Shibori- tie dying their own bag and using metallic iron on fabric pieces to decorate.
Our wonderful senior students have also designed and made small felt toys. Many of these ranged from fruit and vegetable designs, right through to cats, horses and small pillows.
The students are very excited to bring these home, so keep an eye out for some little creations in their bags soon.
The work with Textiles mediums did not stop there!! While studying North American Indian history, the Grade 3/4 students also tried their hand at making Dream Catchers. Some tied theirs using the traditional methods while others improvised. Overall finished pieces were just beautiful.
Our gorgeous Prep students had an absolute ball creating ‘Hungry, Hungry Caterpillars’.
And finally but not at all least- Grade 2 students created Teepees (Tipis) from wooden dowel rods, plastic discs and plenty of wool, wool and wool. Plus of course, feathers, pipe cleaners, beads and wire.
Art Adventures 