Workshop #4, Term 4, 2023 The library recently weeded a box of texts that had seen better days, and instead of them becoming landfill, the CRE8 Lab students upcycled them into beautiful folded book art. These book angels are a simple and relaxing craft, and the results are stunning. Even better, they can do double…
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CRE8 Lab: Magazine Bowls
Workshop #1, Term 4, 2023 Cre8 Lab Workshops are off to a great start this term with students creating bowls from magazine pages. This was a great introduction to upcycling, and the students were amazed with how sturdy a thin strip of paper can become! They folded, glued, coiled and then ever-so-slowly shaped their bowls…
Makerspace workshops in action Term 1 2023
Term 1, 2023 Our Makerspace got off to a great start to the year with welcoming, collaborative activities to help our new students get to know each other. Students can come and make our weekly projects before school and at lunchtime or just use the space to creatively explore their own ideas using our equipment…
Makerspace activities in action Term 4 2022
Term 4, 2022 Our new Makerspace has been a hive of activity in Term 4. Students can come and make our weekly projects before school and at lunchtime or just use the space to creatively explore their own ideas using our equipment and supplies. Teachers can also utilize the dynamic space for classroom craft activities….
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…
Makerspace Activities in Action Term 3 2022
Term 3, 2022 An action packed term in our brand new Makerspace for our curious inventors and creative makers. Week 1 – NAIDOC week leaf art Celebrating NAIDOC week in Makerspace with artistic activities including the 2022 National NAIDOC Poster competition winner, ‘Stronger’ designed by Gudianji/Wakaja artist Ryhia Dank and eucalyptus leaf art. NAIDOC Week…
Cre8 Lab Workshops Term 4, 2022
Commencing in Week 3, Term 4 – In the new Technology Workshop! Check out the short video below to see what we have coming up in Cre8 Lab next term! Sign on sheets will be available from week 1 at the Level 1 counter in the library.
Makerspace Activities in Action Term 2 2022
Term 2, 2022 An action packed term in Makerspace with a strong STEAM focus for our curious and creative inventors. Week 1 – Lego We Do The students amazed us by constructing designs with Lego and then using motors and code blocks to program their creations to move. Some students followed the guidelines and created…
Cre8 Lab Workshop #2 3D Pop Up Cards
Term 2, 2022 Simple, creative and clever. To celebrate Mother’s Day our Cre8 Lab students made 3D pop up cards using paper and cardboard. The design lies flat when the card is closed and springs open to a bouquet of beautiful paper flowers and leaves. Our students enjoy working together in the Celestine Art Centre…
Cre8 Lab Workshops Term 2, 2022
A Sneak Peek Looking for something fun to fill your lunch break? Come and join us in the Art rooms for some creative activities where you will build friendships, learn new art techniques (no experience required) and have some fun! Check out the program below in this short presentation.