CRE8 Lab: Clay Earring Holder

Workshop #3, Term 2, 2023 Following the creation of our 3D Printed Earrings the previous week, the students at CRE8 Lab were enthusiastic about participating in a clay workshop. During the workshop, they crafted unique display stands for their earrings using air dry clay. It was wonderful to see each student’s individuality shine through their…

CRE8 Lab: 3D Print Earrings

Workshop #2, Term 2, 2023 3D printing has always been popular in CRE8 Lab, and now with the addition of two brand new printers in the workshop, our students enjoyed designing some eye-catching earrings. The workshop was not only an opportunity for attendees to experiment with 3D printing technology, but also a chance to connect…

CRE8 Lab: Origami Pen Stand

Workshop #1, Term 2, 2023 Origami is an ancient art form that has gained popularity all over the world in recent times. It’s a craft that involves folding paper into different shapes and designs, that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Recently, students in CRE8 Lab had the opportunity to learn how to…

CRE8 Lab: Silk Galaxy Leaves

Workshop #4, Term 1, 2023 Finishing off the term in style, CRE8 Lab students dabbed and sponged a collection of autumn-hued silk leaves with paint, before spattering with metallic accents to create a collection of galaxy and ombre style designs.

CRE8 Lab: Mini Terrariums

Workshop #3, Term 1, 2023 This year in CRE8 Lab, we will be incorporating more nature-themed workshops, with last week’s participants getting their first taste! Learning all about succulents, the students planted their own easy-care mini terrariums. Housed in a large glass jar, each mini garden was layered with love and close consideration given to…

CRE8 Lab: Bullet Journals

Workshop #2, Term 1, 2023 CRE8 Lab students got a jumpstart on their yearly planning in Week 4. Beginning with blank-paged notebooks, they learned the art of doodling and brush lettering, before designing a Bullet Journal to help keep themselves on top of their work/life balance. There were calendar pages, motivation trackers, and plenty of…

CRE8 Lab: String Art Hearts

Workshop #1, Term 1, 2023 Welcome to CRE8 Lab! It’s been fabulous to see how popular our workshops have become, so in order to fill demand, we had to do some creative shuffling and tweak our first workshop to accommodate the high number of interested students. Following a heart-shaped template, the students prepared plywood squares…

Cre8 Lab Workshop #4 Decoupage Pots

Term 4, 2022 Our new library was in dire need of some counter storage for pens, rulers, staplers and scissors, so the Cre8 Lab students came to the rescue! Using discarded books and printed paper napkins, they learned the art of decoupage – upcycling some plain terracotta pots into stunning new stationery holders. These have…

Cre8 Lab Workshop #3 Tin Can Luminaries

Term 4, 2022 In Cre8 Lab, we always try to reuse materials as best we can. The students saved clean tin cans from their rubbish bins to give them new life as luminaries. Punching holes in the tins to create patterns, the girls also learned valuable skills such as using hammers and discovering which parts…

Cre8 Lab Workshop #2 Quilled Sugar Skulls

Term 4, 2022 Cre8 Lab students had a lot of fun learning the art of quilling – rolling thin strips of paper into tight or loose coils which are then pinched and glued to form different decorative shapes. Starting with a blank skull template, they each designed their own pattern and colour scheme to create…