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Maker{School} Collective: 3D art with Darrell Wakelam
Maker{School} Collective: 3D art with Darrell Wakelam
We ended our year of Maker{School} Collective TeachMeets with a full-day 3D art workshop. Artist, teacher and trainer Darrell Wakelam showed us how to use cardboard and other simple materials to create sculptures and stunning displays that are accessible, affordable, and adaptable for every classroom.
We ended our year of Maker{School} Collective TeachMeets with a full-day 3D art workshop. Artist, teacher and trainer Darrell Wakelam showed us how to use cardboard and other simple materials to create sculptures and stunning displays that are accessible, affordable, and adaptable for every classroom.
Teachers from the Maker{School} Collective making cereal box masks with Darrell Wakelam
We started the day by making 'zero waste' masks from a single A4 sheet of cereal box card, and using the off-cuts to add features. We then worked in small groups to construct simple cardboard and foil foundations for large colourful papier-mâché models.
Using Darrell's time-saving hacks, tips and tricks we were able to move quickly from a pile of card, coloured tissue paper and masking tape to vibrant 3D displays, and we learnt how the techniques could be adapted for any theme or age group. Our last challenge of the day was to work together as a whole 'class' - creating a jigsaw dragon model in minutes.
Darrell has provided art workshops and training sessions for hundreds of different organisations over the last 30 years including many primary and secondary schools. For more information about Darrell's work and his latest book visit www.darrellwakelam.com
The Maker{school} Collective meets 6-8 times a year and is an opportunity for teachers interested in all things 'maker' to share ideas and learn new skills. This year we've explored pixel art, digital learning tools, woodwork and whole-school maker events. The meetings are free and take place after school. Join the Collective to be the first to hear about our workshop dates and topics for 2024/25.
"Darrell is an excellent presenter and because of his experience, knows exactly the barriers teachers and children may encounter, and how to overcome them. The resources used were simple, cheap and readily available. The results top quality and all levels can experience success." Alison, teacher at St Marie's School, Sheffield
Cereal box masks
Lunch break at Weston Park
Paint-free papier-mâché models with an Alice in Wonderland theme
Our team effort - a dragon made in minutes!
Card and foil foundations for the white rabbit
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