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 hand sew their own bag.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Functional backpacks and satchels

• Handbags, wallets and purses

• Sleeves for devices

Robots & Space Explorers

Wearable Art

Students can utilise various techniques of stapling, gluing, threading and even simple sewing to realise their wearable art piece. Skirts, hats, belts, goggles and masks are just a few ideas in this theme. These workshops draw on the rich symbolism associated with wearable art throughout history and cultures, such as identity, the subconscious, ceremony and celebration.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Creative costumes

• Headpieces

• Masks

Toys that Float and Fly

Explore the ways our eclectic mix of materials can be transformed into workable and waterproof toys that can float on water or sail through the sky.

In this fact-finding workshop, your students will be able to manipulate our clean industrial discards to create functional toys, designed to playfully engage them in the principle of Force, specifically transferring energy from one object to another through direct or indirect contact.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Wind propelled boats

• Kites

Sound Wave & Musical Instruments

This is a very tactile and sensory experience for children, 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:

• String instruments

• Percussion instruments

Life Cycle Collage / Diorama

This workshops can be used to explore the daily and seasonal changes in our environments to illustrate how they affect every day life. For example, by making a diorama of the water cycle or the four seasons. Students are asked to provide their own shoe box, and we will supply all other materials and tools.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Dioramas

Insect Wire Art

Children of all ages are fascinated by nature. Students can create invertebrates, arthropods or crustaceans while learning about their critter’s form and segments. This a great opportunity for younger children to practice their cutting and stapling skills; and older students to explore the properties of our salvaged materials to select the best materials to replicated key parts of a creature’s anatomy such as legs, wings or eyes.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Anatomically accurate arthropods and invertebrates

• Australian native creatures

• Mammals

Creek to Coast Critters

Children of all ages are fascinated by nature. Students can create invertebrates, arthropods or crustaceans while learning about their critter’s form and segments. This a great opportunity for younger children to practice their cutting and stapling skills; and older students to explore the properties of our salvaged materials to select the best materials to replicated key parts of a creature’s anatomy such as legs, wings or eyes.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Mini beasts & insects

• Sea creatures

• Wetlands creatures

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 hand sew their own bag.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Functional backpacks and satchels

• Handbags, wallets and purses

• Sleeves for devices

Robots and Space Explorers

Students can choose to construct a space related sculpture, such as a robot, space probe, or other robotic spacecraft to explore the limits of their imagination (and our solar system). This workshop encourages the development of fine motor skills and builds confidence in constructing 3D artworks.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Solar systems

• Robots & aliens

• Satellites, space explorers & spaceships

Wearable Art

Students can utilise various techniques of stapling, gluing, threading and even simple sewing to realise their wearable art piece. Skirts, hats, belts, goggles and masks are just a few ideas in this theme. These workshops draw on the rich symbolism associated with wearable art throughout history and cultures, such as identity, the subconscious, ceremony and celebration.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Creative costumes

• Headpieces

• Masks

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:

• Baskets, bags

• Wall pieces

Toys that Float & Fly

Explore the ways our eclectic mix of materials can be transformed into workable and waterproof toys that can float on water or sail through the sky.

In this fact-finding workshop, your students will be able to manipulate our clean industrial discards to create functional toys, designed to playfully engage them in the principle of Force, specifically transferring energy from one object to another through direct or indirect contact.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Wind propelled boats

• Kites

Sound Waves & Musical Instruments

This is a very tactile and sensory experience for children, 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:

• String instruments

• Percussion instruments

Life Cycle Collage / Dioramas

This workshops can be used to explore the daily and seasonal changes in our environments to illustrate how they affect every day life. For example, by making a diorama of the water cycle or the four seasons. Students are asked to provide their own shoe box, and we will supply all other materials and tools.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Dioramas

Insect Wire Art

Children of all ages are fascinated by nature. Students can create invertebrates, arthropods or crustaceans while learning about their critter's form and segments. This is a great opportunity for younger children to practice their cutting and stapling skills; and older students to explore the properties of our salvaged materials to select the best materials to replicate key parts of a creature's anatomy such as legs, wings or eyes.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Anatomically correct arthropods and invertebrates

• Australian native creatures

Critters from Creek to Coast

Children of all ages are fascinated by nature. Students can create invertebrates, arthropods or crustaceans while learning about their critter's form and segments. This is a great opportunity for younger children to practice their cutting and stapling skills; and older students to explore the properties of our salvaged materials to select the best materials to replicate key parts of a creature's anatomy such as legs, wings or eyes.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

• Mini Beasts & Insects

• Sea Creatures

• Wetlands creatures