Before I began this unit on hat making, I thought I might have bitten off more than I can chew.. but I was wrong! The kids in Year 7 LOVE making hats! Even the boys! Well, who doesn't like papier mache, really? In 100 minutes, most of the class managed to get their heads measured and made the crown ...
Rose Lullaby Dolls
How whimsical are these dolls? Rose Lullaby Dolls makes these rod puppets and dolls from her studio in London. Katy, featured below, is an itsy bitsy doll, standing at only 16cm high. Look at her crazy, spaghetti wool hair! How's this for a gift idea though? Rose Lullaby Dolls actually makes ...
balloon lamps
Every time I go to my cousin's school art exhibition, I am inspired by the lamps that they make! This year was no exception. These gorgeous lamps were created by year 8 students (13 &14 year olds)!! Apparently they were created by "papier macheing" balloons with tissue paper, cutting holes in ...
shoes shoes shoes!!!
How can I ever complain about my job when I get paid to go to full day work shops where I learn about new art materials and I'm introduced to new ideas on making stuff ALL DAY long!!? Today was one such day where I went to the Zart Art workshop which was all about SHOES as inspiration! It was ...
paper shoes? what if it rains?
Today my year 7s (they're so cute) made papier mache shoes. Last week they started drawing out their shoe designs experimenting with different shapes and colours. The day they had been waiting for finally arrived and we began building our shoes this afternoon. Here are a couple that I think have ...