{"product_id":"homeschool-hand-craft-club-term-4","title":"Homeschool Hand Craft Club Term 4","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Creative Journey Through Fibre \u0026amp; Handmade Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAges 6+ | Homeschool Friendly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerm 4 | 8-Week Course | Week 2–Week 9\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA creative textile arts program inspired by traditional handcraft and Waldorf-style handwork. Each week, children will explore a new fibre or textile technique while creating something beautiful to use, wear or treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough felting, weaving, finger knitting, sewing and yarn work, children will develop practical skills, fine motor coordination, patience, creativity and problem-solving while learning the joy of slow, hands-on making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural and tactile materials are used wherever possible, with plenty of opportunity for children to experiment and develop their own ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomeschool curriculum connections are provided each week, linking the projects and skills explored to relevant learning areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ What We’ll Be Creating – Week by Week\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2 – Wet-Felted Bracelets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren will be introduced to wet felting as they transform soft wool fibres into colourful wearable bracelets. They’ll explore colour, texture and the magic of turning loose fibres into felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3 – Circular Weavings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing yarn and simple weaving techniques, children will create colourful circular weavings. They’ll explore pattern, texture and colour while learning the basic weaving technqiues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4 – Grass Dolls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspired by traditional handmade dolls, children will use grasses, yarns and natural materials to create their own little characters. A playful project exploring natural materials, construction and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5 – Finger-Knitted Bookmarks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren will learn the simple technique of finger knitting before turning their colourful creations into personalised bookmarks a practical little project for readers and makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6 – Wire \u0026amp; Yarn-Wrapped Animals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren will bend and shape wire to create an animal form before wrapping it with colourful yarn. They’ll explore shape, structure and texture while turning simple materials into expressive little creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 7 – Needle-Felted \u0026amp; Wet-Felted Wishing Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombining two different felting techniques, children will create colourful little wishing stones from wool. They’ll experiment with layers, colour and texture to make something small and meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 8 – Hand-Sewn Fidget Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren will practise their hand-sewing skills while creating a little fish. They’ll stitch, stuff and decorate their creations, filling them with beads and stuffing to make a handmade fidget toy to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 9 – Needle-Felted Christmas Ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo finish the term, children will use needle felting to create their own festive Christmas ornaments. They’ll learn how to shape wool fibres and add their own creative details to make a decoration to treasure or gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Studio Marigold","offers":[{"title":"Mon 19 Oct - 7 Dec (1:00PM - 2:00PM)","offer_id":51314704416935,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/1144\/5159\/files\/SchoolHolidayWorkshops_2048x2048px_1500x1500px_-19.jpg?v=1788860863","url":"https:\/\/studiomarigold.shop\/products\/homeschool-hand-craft-club-term-4","provider":"Studio Marigold","version":"1.0","type":"link"}