Term 3, 2022 High Tech and Low Tech.In the Cre8 Lab we love to explore the intersection of computation, physical materials, manufacturing processes, traditional crafts, and design. The Cre8 Lab students engaged in the ancient technique of Macramé. Developed by sailors over the years Macramé is the art of using knotted rope to make useful…

Term 3, 2022 Creating with 3D digital design platform, Tinkercad, our Cre8 Lab students created succulent planter pods. When printed on the 3D printer, the pods fit together to create a tessellating group which drain into each other. Tinkercad helps students develop visualisation, design and engineering skills. Most of all, students had fun seeing their…

Term 3, 2022 The students enjoyed learning about digital art in a lunchtime Masterclass facilitated by some of our very talented year 12 students. We discussed the merits of different software, equipment and how to get started. Over the week the students improved basic drawing techniques looking at shapes, perspective basics, light, shadow, colour, anatomy,…

Term 2, 2022 Creating with 3D digital design platform Tinkercad, our Cre8 Lab students used codebocks to create and print a pendant design. 3D printing has influenced so many professions and industries from building and engineering, to sport and medicine, to name but a few. Providing our students with the opportunity to learn about the…