Creative Design

Through the model treehouse project students learn about architecture, and designing according to the needs of their chosen stakeholder. Students work with natural materials with a focus on creating a custom space to connect with nature.

3D pens can be used for prototyping and model-making, as they allow users to quickly create complex shapes. They are easy to use and colours can be changed as desired. Students learn to develop at scale working drawings in order to create 3-dimensional designs. 

Students learn about the properties of Clay and simple techniques such as the pinch and roll methods.  They explore cultural artifacts before developing their own original designs. Students use air dry clay which they allow to dry before adding paint or adding other finishing details. 

Students explore melt and pour techniques to create beeswax candles and soap, selecting from different colours, fragrances and moulds in order to create original, layered designs that also give consideration to packaging and branding.

Students research stenciling techniques in order to create an original stencil artwork that utilises the pounce technique. Students are encouraged to incorporate text, such as including their pepeha, poetry, quotes or other meaningful sources.

Tie-dye uses the method of dyeing by hand. Coloured patterns are produced in the fabric by gathering together many small portions of material and tying them tightly with string before immersing the material in the dye. This provides students the opportunity to show individuality and creativity as they test their ideas before making their final product.