Before we begin...
This activity is suitable for children aged Prep to Year 3 as it is aligned to the Australian Curriculum standards for Visual Arts.
In this workshop kids can create dragons from your favourite book or straight from your imagination.
This enriching workshop teaches alternative construction methods, employing a variety of unconventional materials for you to create a 3D creature, as well as learn about our principles of creative reuse.
Tools
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Scissors
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Staplers
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Pencil, pen & ruler
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PVA, craft glue or water-based paste
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Hole puncher
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Sticky tape (but challenge yourself to find alternatives
Optional tools
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Box cutter
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Cutting mat
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Hot glue gun
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Needle and thread
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Awl
Materials
What we pack into each box is dependant on what sort of donations we have at the time of an order.
If you don't everything that's listed here we encourage you substitute it with something of similar properties.
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disposable cups & lids
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cardboard rolls
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foam & wadding
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plastic 'sea weed'
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wire, rope & string
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paper & card
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plastic straws & tops
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stick-back form or plastic
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fabric, felt & leather
Joining tips
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If you've ordered a craft pack through us then we recommend using the sticky-back foam and sticky-back plastic as an alternative to sticky tape
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A stapler is your best friend and a great no-glue alternative for fixing foam to cardboard
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Threading wire through a button hole can become a strong moveable joint for powerful jumping legs or flapping wings
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If you run out of wire, try using bread ties instead