Year 7 to Year 12
Year 7 to Year 10
Students will gain knowledge of construction technique and confidence in the use of hot glue, hand sewing and the constructive manipulation of a variety of materials using tools specific to the workshop.
Textile Production - Bag Making
In this workshop, we will educate students on the properties of some of our regular materials, such as the waterproofness of vinyl, or the malleability of canvas. They will then have the opportunity to design and develop their own satchel or shoulder bag before we guide them through a sequence of principles and steps to be able to confidently hand sew their own bag.
| Educators who chose this workshop made: | Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculum |
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Sculptural Assemblage
This workshop is a fantastic introduction to the use of salvaged materials to create 3D objects and sculptures. Students will be encouraged to select and utilise materials that embody and convey similar qualities to their chosen subject matter, for example, sea as a stimulus. Emphasis will be placed on dynamic pose, whether depicting action, prompting a narrative or displaying characteristics particular to their chose subject matter.
| Educators who chose this workshop made: | Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculum |
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Musical Instruments
This is a very tactile and sensory experience for students, as well as a great introduction to 3D design and construction. Students can explore the different ways to produce sounds by manipulating and using a combination of our salvaged materials. With simple assemblage techniques, we’ll help students explore how to produce pitch and rhythm patterns from their handmade instruments.
| Educators who chose this workshop made: | Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculum |
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Upcycled Fibres
Upcycled fibres is about revamping pre-existing clothing and textiles into new items. In this workshop, students can explore the properties of our materials, both natural and processed, and make informed decisions on their textile choices, construction methods, desired aesthetic and meaning behind their piece. We’ll guide students through simple sewing, knotting or weaving techniques in order to start the base for a final fashion or macrame piece.
| Educators who chose this workshop made: | Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculum |
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Toddler Toys
In this workshop, we will educated students on the properties of some of our regular materials and their suitability for toddlers. They will have the opportunity to design and develop a prototype toy before we guide them through the principles of assemblage.
| Educators who chose this workshop made: | Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculum |
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Year 11 and 12
Textile Crafts 1 - Stitch and Collage
Students will make a functional item like a pencil case, phone case or journal cover to use as the basis for textile collage. This tactile workshop utilises some of our most interesting and unique materials. Our facilitator will demonstrate techniques of hand sewing plus the layering of materials to utilise colour, texture and design to create a finished piece. Students will be encouraged to use evidence of construction and embrace a handmade aesthetic.
| Educators who chose this workshop made: | Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculum |
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Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts in Practice (QCAA) 2D [refer 3.4.1. Syllabus] and Craft [refer 3.4.5. Syllabus ... textile crafts] |
Textile Crafts 2 - Weaving
In this workshop we will introduce students to simple weaving techniques. If your classroom objective is to make wall hangings, we’ll also show students how to create their own loom from our salvaged materials. Students are encouraged to push the boundaries of Textile Craft, experimenting with both natural and manufactured materials, both conventional and non-conventional, to create their woven craftwork.
| Educators who chose this workshop made: | Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculum |
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Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts in Practice (QCAA) 2D [refer 2.24.1. Syllabus] and Craft [refer 2.2.5 Syllabus ... Textile Crafts] |
Wearable Art - Accessories
This workshop focuses on revamping pre-existing clothing into new items. Students are required to bring along a cotton top they would like to refashion into a unique fashion piece. Techniques covered include using macrame knotting to create embellishment and using salvaged materials such as lace and zips to accentuate a neckline.
| Educators who chose this workshop made: | Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculum |
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Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts in Practice (QCAA) 2D [refer 2.2.1. Syllabus... Collage] and Craft [refer 2.2.5 Syllabus ... Fashion Crafts] and 3D [refer 2.2.2. Syllabus Wearable Art] |
Fashion Crafts - Salvaged Jewellery
| Educators who chose this workshop made: | Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculum |
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Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts in Practice (QCAA) 2D [refer 2.2.1. Syllabus... Collage] and Craft [refer 2.2.1 Syllabus] and Craft [reer 2.24.5 Syllabus ... Fashion Crafts] |
Sculptural Assemblage
This workshop is a fantastic introduction to the use of salvaged materials to create 3D objects and sculptures. Students will be encouraged to select and utilise materials that embody and convey similar qualities to their chosen subject matter, for example, sea as a stimulus. Emphasis will be placed on dynamic pose, whether depicting action, prompting a narrative or displaying characteristics particular to their chose subject matter.
| Educators who chose this workshop made: | Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculum |
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Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts in Practice (QCAA) 3D [refer 2.2.2 QCAA Syllabus ... Assemblage, Sculpture] |