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Reverse Garbage Qld

Workshop Examples | Year 7 to Year 12

We align our eco art workshops to the Australian Curriculum and QCAA standards

Odoo - Sample 1 for three columns

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:

  • Functional backpacks and satchels

  • Handbags, wallets and purses

  • Sleeves for devices

Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculums

  • Year 6 to 7 (QCAA) -Technology

  • Year 9 (QCAA) - Technology

  • Year 9 and 10 (AC) - Visual Arts

Odoo - Sample 2 for three columns

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:

  • Creature or human form

  • Exploratory purposes to prompt discussion regarding  waste within society

Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculums

  • Year 6 to 7 (QCAA) -Technology

  • Year 9 (QCAA) - Technology

  • Year 9 and 10 (AC) - Visual Arts  

Odoo - Sample 3 for three columns

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:

  • Percussion and string instruments


Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculums

  • Year 7 (QCAA) - Technology

  • Year 8 (QCAA) - Technology




Odoo - Sample 3 for three columns

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:

  • Moving vehicles

  • Puppets

  • Protected Pinball machines and other board games

Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculums

  • Year 8 (QCAA) - Technology

Odoo - Sample 3 for three columns

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 smal fashion or macrame piece.

Educators who chose this  workshop made:

  • Tote bags

  • Textile jewellery

  • Macrame hangers, wall   hanging and weaving

Applicability to the QCAA & Australian Curriculums

  • Year 7 to Year 8 (QCAA) -  Visual Arts

Odoo - Sample 1 for three columns

Textile Crafts I
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:

  • Cases & sleeves for iPad/laptop/phone

Applicability to the QCAA Curriculum

  • Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts in Practice (QCAA)

2D [refer 3.4.1. Syllabus] and Craft [refer 3.4.5 Syllabus … Textile Crafts]

Odoo - Sample 3 for three columns

Textile Crafts II
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:

  • Woven coil bowls

  • Woven wall hanging

Applicability to the QCAA Curriculum

  • Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts in Practice (QCAA)

2D [refer 2.24.1. Syllabus] and Craft [refer 2.2.5 Syllabus … Textile Crafts]     

Odoo - Sample 3 for three columns

Wearable Art
Accessories

This workshop focuses on revamping pre-existing clothing into news 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 accentuate a neckline.

Educators who chose this workshop made:

  • Headbands, fascinators & Top hats

  • Eco embellishments 

  • Masquerade masks

  • Decorative headwear

Applicability to the QCAA Curriculum

  • 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]

Odoo - Sample 3 for three columns

Fashion Crafts
Salvaged Jewellery

In this workshop, students are encouraged to look to nature for inspiration and use their observations as a starting point for creating their artwork. We will show students how to find beauty in the discarded and develop ways to revalue common objects and raw materials to adorn the body in traditional and non-traditional ways. By guiding students through the basic techniques of jewellery making, students will learn how to make a pair of earrings, necklace or bracelet from our salvaged materials

Educators who chose this workshop made:

  • Eco embellishments 

  • Steampunk jewellery

  • Statement jewellery

Applicability to the QCAA Curriculum

  • 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 [ refer 2.24.5. Syllabus...Fashion Crafts]

Odoo - Sample 3 for three columns

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:

  • Creature or human form 

  • Exploratory purposes to prompt discussion regarding waste within society  

Applicability to the QCAA Curriculum

  • Year 11 and 12 Visual Arts in Practice (QCAA)

3D [refer 2.2.2. QCAA Syllabus... Assemblage, Sculpture]