calligraphy Writing beautiful letters with writing implements of old… We have “travelled in time” to the old ages when quills and nib pens were used for writing and drawing with ink.  Children have experimented with various types of calligraphy nib...

Origami Shapes Learning how to fold paper into lots of magical shapes… Origami, Japanese art of folding paper. Simple concept, but requiring precision and perseverance to achieve desired results. A great lesson in patience and following instructions. Children...

quilling designs Learning how to transform colourful strips of paper into 3D designs and patterns… The art of quilling paper has been around for hundreds of years. It is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued...

christmas workshop Creating 3-dimensional Christmas ornaments… Last workshop this term we were getting ready for the Festive Season, creating colourful 3D paper decorations.  Children have designed paper cut-out snowflakes, 3D Christmas Stars, 3D foldable...

box for treasures Crafting a box with hidden compartments to store all little treasures … We were constructing Treasure boxes with hidden compartments. Kids have carefully cut and glued together card templates and made sure all elements fit in place.The project...

3D letters Building 3-dimensional letters and decorating them in our own style … We were constructing 3-dimensional letters, creating a flat card template, then adding thick sides to make it stand out… Kids have learned how to construct a their letters...

skyscrapers and really tall structures Creating 3-dimensional structures as tall as they can be… This session was all about structures. Connecting simple elements into complex 3D arrangements. We have compared the structures of London tall buildings and general...

frank gehry Creating 3-dimensional houses that can fold into a flat pack… Children have been introduced to architecture of an American architect Frank Gehry. His buildings are easily recognised for their flamboyant forms, colours and general lack of right...

Spooky houses  Making Spooky 3D houses with for Halloween, with translucent windows and a light inside… Children were getting ready for Halloween, designing and constructing 3-dimensional houses with light inside and some other scary props. Kids used cardboard...