Awe and Wonder Studio
Awe and Wonder Studio
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Join us for two days of exploring, making and creating at the One of Six cabin in Walthamstow Central.
We both love teaching kids how to be confident, creative and curious and we want to create something really fun for them (and us!) this half-term.
Come along to our Awe and Wonder studio. We are going on a creative journey, planting seeds of curiosity and exploring materials we find in the studio. This half-term, we'll use the amazing technique of cyanotype printing to create our own fabulous tote bags ready for the Summer.
This club is open to all children aged 7+.
Where is it?
The One of Six cabin is part of Thames-Side Studios in Walthamstow Central:
Studio 12, 259a High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7BH (entrance is on Cleveland Park Avenue)
The cabin is a lovely light space, kitted out with everything you need for creating and making. It has its own toilet and sink facilities. Please note the cabin does not have step free access.
Who is running the club?
Carly is an experienced Primary School teacher, SENDCo, and self-taught sewer with a love of making creative links across all areas of learning.
Becca is an experienced Primary School teacher who specialises in developing confidence and teaching growth mindset, with a love of making learning fun.
Both Carly and Becca are DBS checked. Carly has completed full paediatric First Aid training.
How will the days work?
Day 1:
10am - Welcome, warm-up and games
11am - Seeding ideas: talk from a working artist. Exploring materials and techniques
12.30 - 1.15 - Lunch break
1.15 - Story-based inspiration session
1.45 - Experimenting with materials
4pm - Hometime
Day 2:
10am - Welcome, sharing and reflection from yesterday
11am - Crafting bag and decorations
12.30 - 1.15 - Lunch break
1.15 - Completing and celebrating our work
4pm - Hometime
The children will learn about the safe, sun-activated printing process for turning natural materials like leaves or flowers into silhouettes on fabric. The process involves coating fabric with a special solution that reacts to sunlight, turning deep blue where exposed and leaving the areas covered (blocked from the sun) white.
The cyanotype process is non-toxic and safe for children when using pre-treated fabric. It doesn't require harsh chemicals, and the UV exposure times are brief.
It's an exciting blend of art, nature, and science. It provides a fantastic way for children to explore their creativity, while also learning about the natural world and basic scientific principles.
We can't wait to see what the children create!
