Introduction to Sewing Machine – Parts and Working

Exploring cultural fashion, hand embroidery, introduction to machine sewing, accessory design, and themed projects.

Focus:

• Understanding basic parts and functions of a sewing machine.

• Learn how to thread a sewing machine and wind a bobbin.

Activity Highlights:

Gain hands-on experience operating a sewing machine with basic stitches.

Materials & Stationery Requirements:

• Cardboard cutouts

• Board pins & tape

• Stationery (pencil, eraser, sharpener, scale, divider)

• Markers

• Fabric swatches

• Craft glue & fabric glue

• Assorted accessories (e.g. buttons, clips)

• Sticky-notes

• Magazines for inspiration

• Sewing kit

Clay Stop Frame Animation Project

Continuing our journey in term two, we'll further develop foundational skills in graphic, digital media, and communication design, deepening our understanding of design principles and visual storytelling through structured and engaging activities.

Clay Stop Frame Animation Project (Part 5)

• Create stop-motion animations with clay characters

• Refine movements and storytelling

Activity Highlights:

• Capture movements using cameras; align characters with story and animation plans

Materials & Stationery Requirements:

• Materials and Stationery Requirements: iPad, digital tablet, or mobile phone with a camera and storage.

• Please download Stop Motion Studio to your device (available on all platforms).

Week 2

Continuing our journey in term two, we'll further develop foundational skills in graphic, digital media, and communication design, deepening our understanding of design principles and visual storytelling through structured and engaging activities.

Clay Stop Frame Animation Project (Part 4)

• Create stop-motion animations with clay characters

• Refine movements and storytelling

Activity Highlights:

• Capture movements using cameras; align characters with story and animation plans

Materials & Stationery Requirements:

• Materials and Stationery Requirements: iPad, digital tablet, or mobile phone with a camera and storage.

• Please download Stop Motion Studio to your device (available on all platforms).

Experience the Art of Hand Embroidery: A Creative, Hands-On Journey

Focus:

• Demonstration of 5-10 new stitches (e.g., Blanket Stitch, Couching, Fishbone, Satin, Bullion Knot, French knot, Lazy-daisy, Feather, Blanket, Double-Lazy daisy).

• Hands-on practice with guidance and troubleshooting

• Add embellishments like beads or sequins if desired.

Activity Highlights:

Participants will build on their basic embroidery skills, explore new stitches, and create a small, embroidered piece. 

Materials & Stationery Requirements:

• Cardboard cutouts

• Board pins & tape

• Stationery (pencil, eraser, sharpener, scale, divider)

• Markers

• Fabric swatches

• Craft glue & fabric glue

• Assorted accessories (e.g. buttons, clips)

• Sticky-notes

• Magazines for inspiration

• Sewing kit

Experience the Art of Hand Embroidery: A Creative, Hands-On Journey

Focus:

• Demonstration of 5-10 new stitches (e.g., Blanket Stitch, Couching, Fishbone, Satin, Bullion Knot, French knot, Lazy-daisy, Feather, Blanket, Double-Lazy daisy).

• Hands-on practice with guidance and troubleshooting

• Add embellishments like beads or sequins if desired.

Activity Highlights:

Participants will build on their basic embroidery skills, explore new stitches, and create a small, embroidered piece. 

Materials & Stationery Requirements:

• Cardboard cutouts

• Board pins & tape

• Stationery (pencil, eraser, sharpener, scale, divider)

• Markers

• Fabric swatches

• Craft glue & fabric glue

• Assorted accessories (e.g. buttons, clips)

• Sticky-notes

• Magazines for inspiration

• Sewing kit

Week 2

Continuing our journey in term two, we'll further develop foundational skills in graphic, digital media, and communication design, deepening our understanding of design principles and visual storytelling through structured and engaging activities.

Clay Stop Frame Animation Project (Part 4)

• Create stop-motion animations with clay characters

• Refine movements and storytelling

Activity Highlights:

• Capture movements using cameras; align characters with story and animation plans

Materials & Stationery Requirements:

• Materials and Stationery Requirements: iPad, digital tablet, or mobile phone with a camera and storage.

• Please download Stop Motion Studio to your device (available on all platforms).

TERM 2 Starts – Welcome Back!

We're excited to welcome all our students back for another action-packed term of creativity and design!

Focus:

Clay Stop Frame Animation Project (Part 3)

• Introduction to digital animation tools.

• Convert animations into digital format.

• Finalise and present animation projects.

• Individual reflection and group discussions.

Activity Highlights:

• Digitise animations using software and add basic sound and effects

Materials & Stationery Requirements:

• Materials and Stationery Requirements: iPad, digital tablet, or mobile phone with a camera and storage.

• Please download Stop Motion Studio to your device (available on all platforms).

TERM 2 Starts – Welcome Back!

We're excited to welcome all our students back for another action-packed term of creativity and design!

Focus:

Experience the Art of Hand Embroidery: A Creative, Hands-On Journey

Exploring cultural fashion, hand embroidery, introduction to machine sewing, accessory design, and themed projects. 

Activity Highlights:

Participants will build on their basic embroidery skills, explore new stitches, and create a small, embroidered piece. 

Materials & Stationery Requirements:

• Cardboard cutouts

• Board pins & tape

• Stationery (pencil, eraser, sharpener, scale, divider)

• Markers

• Fabric swatches

• Craft glue & fabric glue

• Assorted accessories (e.g. buttons, clips)

• Sticky-notes

• Magazines for inspiration

• Sewing kit

TERM 2 Starts – Welcome Back!

We're excited to welcome all our students back for another action-packed term of creativity and design!

Focus:

Experience the Art of Hand Embroidery: A Creative, Hands-On Journey

Exploring cultural fashion, hand embroidery, introduction to machine sewing, accessory design, and themed projects. 

Activity Highlights:

Participants will build on their basic embroidery skills, explore new stitches, and create a small, embroidered piece. 

Materials & Stationery Requirements:

• Cardboard cutouts

• Board pins & tape

• Stationery (pencil, eraser, sharpener, scale, divider)

• Markers

• Fabric swatches

• Craft glue & fabric glue

• Assorted accessories (e.g. buttons, clips)

• Sticky-notes

• Magazines for inspiration

• Sewing kit

TERM 2 Starts – Welcome Back!

We're excited to welcome all our students back for another action-packed term of creativity and design!

Focus:

Clay Stop Frame Animation Project (Part 3)

• Introduction to digital animation tools.

• Convert animations into digital format.

• Finalise and present animation projects.

• Individual reflection and group discussions.

Activity Highlights:

• Digitise animations using software and add basic sound and effects

Materials & Stationery Requirements:

• Materials and Stationery Requirements: iPad, digital tablet, or mobile phone with a camera and storage.

• Please download Stop Motion Studio to your device (available on all platforms).

Focus: Clay Stop Frame Animation Project (Part 3)

• Introduction to digital animation tools.

• Convert animations into digital format.

• Finalise and present animation projects.

• Individual reflection and group discussions.

Activity: Digitise animations using software and add basic sound and effects.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Materials and Stationery Requirements: iPad, digital tablet, or mobile phone with a camera and storage.

2. Please download Stop Motion Studio to your device (available on all platforms).

Focus: Introduction to Accessory Design (Part 2)

• Refine accessory designs and create prototypes.

Activity: Students bring an accessory to class and explain its design.

• Add detail to accessory designs.

• Students create paper or fabric prototypes of their accessory.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Cardboard Cutouts

2. Board pins and Tape

3. Stationery (Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Scale, Divider)

4. Markers

5. Fabric swatches

6. Craft Glue & Fabric Glue

7. Accessories

8. Sticky-notes

9. Magazines

10. Sewing Kit

Focus: Introduction to Accessory Design (Part 2)

• Refine accessory designs and create prototypes.

Activity: Students bring an accessory to class and explain its design.

• Add detail to accessory designs.

• Students create paper or fabric prototypes of their accessory.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Cardboard Cutouts

2. Board pins and Tape

3. Stationery (Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Scale, Divider)

4. Markers

5. Fabric swatches

6. Craft Glue & Fabric Glue

7. Accessories

8. Sticky-notes

9. Magazines

10. Sewing Kit

Focus: Clay Stop Frame Animation Project (Part 3)

• Introduction to digital animation tools.

• Convert animations into digital format.

• Finalise and present animation projects.

• Individual reflection and group discussions.

Activity: Digitise animations using software and add basic sound and effects.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Materials and Stationery Requirements: iPad, digital tablet, or mobile phone with a camera and storage.

2. Please download Stop Motion Studio to your device (available on all platforms).

Focus: Clay Stop Frame Animation Project (Part 2)

• Capture movements using cameras.

• Review and improve movements.

• Add storytelling elements to animations.

Activity: Create stop motion animations with clay characters.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Materials and Stationery Requirements: iPad, digital tablet, or mobile phone with a camera and storage.

2. Please download Stop Motion Studio to your device (available on all platforms).

Focus: Introduction to Accessory Design (Part 1)

• Explore accessory design basics, focusing on functional and decorative purposes.

Activity: Students bring an accessory to class and explain its design.

• Discussion on materials, function, and style in accessories.

• Sketch a unique accessory based on their interests.

• Refine sketches and add notes about materials and colours.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Students bring an accessory to class and explain its design.

2. Discussion on materials, function, and style in accessories.

3. Students sketch a unique accessory based on their interests.

4. Refine sketches and add notes about materials and colours.

Focus: Introduction to Accessory Design (Part 1)

• Explore accessory design basics, focusing on functional and decorative purposes.

Activity: Students bring an accessory to class and explain its design.

• Discussion on materials, function, and style in accessories.

• Sketch a unique accessory based on their interests.

• Refine sketches and add notes about materials and colours.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Students bring an accessory to class and explain its design.

2. Discussion on materials, function, and style in accessories.

3. Students sketch a unique accessory based on their interests.

4. Refine sketches and add notes about materials and colours.

Focus: Clay Stop Frame Animation Project (Part 2)

• Capture movements using cameras.

• Review and improve movements.

• Add storytelling elements to animations.

Activity: Create stop motion animations with clay characters.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Materials and Stationery Requirements: iPad, digital tablet, or mobile phone with a camera and storage.

2. Please download Stop Motion Studio to your device (available on all platforms).

Focus: Stop Frame Animation Project (Part 1)

• Understand animation fundamentals.

• Learn frame-by-frame animation techniques.

• Learn character design fundamentals.

• Create clay characters.

Activity: Explore, experiment, and have fun with animation. Start building a clay animation characters.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Materials and Stationery Requirements: iPad, digital tablet, or mobile phone with a camera and storage.

2. Please download Stop Motion Studio to your device (available on all platforms).

Focus:  Creating a Mood Board

• Understanding the purpose of mood boards in design and developing skills in visual storytelling.

Activity: Explore magazines, online resources, and natural elements to gather inspiration.

• Explore magazines, online resources, and natural elements to gather inspiration

• Design mood boards based on a personal theme

• Students present their mood boards and discuss their inspirations

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Cardboard Cutouts

2. Board pins and Tape

3. Stationery (Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Scale, Divider)

4. Markers

5. Fabric swatches

6. Craft Glue & Fabric Glue

7. Accessories

8.  Sticky-notes

9. Magazines

10. Croquis

Focus:  Creating a Mood Board

• Understanding the purpose of mood boards in design and developing skills in visual storytelling.

Activity: Explore magazines, online resources, and natural elements to gather inspiration.

• Explore magazines, online resources, and natural elements to gather inspiration

• Design mood boards based on a personal theme

• Students present their mood boards and discuss their inspirations

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Cardboard Cutouts

2. Board pins and Tape

3. Stationery (Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener, Scale, Divider)

4. Markers

5. Fabric swatches

6. Craft Glue & Fabric Glue

7. Accessories

8.  Sticky-notes

9. Magazines

10. Croquis

Focus: Clay Stop Frame Animation Project (Part 1)

• Understand animation fundamentals.

• Learn frame-by-frame animation techniques.

• Learn character design fundamentals.

• Create clay characters.

Activity: Explore, experiment, and have fun with animation. Start building a clay animation characters.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Materials and Stationery Requirements: iPad, digital tablet, or mobile phone with a camera and storage.

2. Please download Stop Motion Studio to your device (available on all platforms).

Focus: Basics of Animation.

• Understand animation fundamentals.

• Learn frame-by-frame animation techniques.

Activity: Create simple flipbook animations.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Sketchbook (A3 or 11.5"x16.5” – 300gsm)

2. Pencils (HB and 2B for sketching)

3. Coloured Pencils or 24/36 Coloured Textures/Markers

4. Fine-Line Black Pen

Focus:  Experience the Art of Hand Embroidery.

• Participants will build on their basic embroidery skills, explore new stitches, and create a small embroidered piece.

Activity: Exploring New Stitches (Demonstration of hand stitches)

• Designing a Simple Embroidery Pattern

• Hands-On Embroidery Project

• Creative Exploration & Personalization

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Embroidery hoops

2. Fabric squares

3. Embroidery thread in various colours

4. Needles, Scissors

5. Water-soluble pens for sketching designs

Focus:  Experience the Art of Hand Embroidery.

• Participants will build on their basic embroidery skills, explore new stitches, and create a small embroidered piece.

Activity: Exploring New Stitches (Demonstration of hand stitches)

• Designing a Simple Embroidery Pattern

• Hands-On Embroidery Project

• Creative Exploration & Personalization

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Embroidery hoops

2. Fabric squares

3. Embroidery thread in various colours

4. Needles, Scissors

5. Water-soluble pens for sketching designs

Focus: Basics of Animation. (NO CLASS – Public Holiday!)

• Understand animation fundamentals.

• Learn frame-by-frame animation techniques.

Activity: Create simple flipbook animations.

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Sketchbook (A3 or 11.5"x16.5” – 300gsm)

2. Pencils (HB and 2B for sketching)

3. Coloured Pencils or 24/36 Coloured Textures/Markers

4. Fine-Line Black Pen

Focus: Introduction to Visual Storytelling.

• Understand storytelling basics in digital media.

• Create and present a visual storyboard.

Activity: Sketch a basic storyboard and submit

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Sketchbook (A3 or 11.5"x16.5” – 300gsm)

2. Pencils (HB and 2B for sketching)

3. Coloured Pencils or 24/36 Coloured Textures/Markers

4. Fine-Line Black Pen

Focus: Discover the Craft of Hand Sewing.

• Participants will learn fundamental hand-sewing techniques, explore essential stitches, and create a small sewn project.

Activity: Introduction to Hand Sewing

• Learning Basic Stitches (Demonstration and practice)

• Sewing a Simple Project (Practicing neat stitching and seam finishing)

• Creative Exploration & Personalization

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Fabric squares (cotton, felt, or linen)

2. Hand-sewing needles

3. Thread in various colors

4. Fabric scissors

5. Pins and pincushions

6. Water-soluble pens for marking fabric

Focus: Discover the Craft of Hand Sewing.

• Participants will learn fundamental hand-sewing techniques, explore essential stitches, and create a small sewn project.

Activity: Introduction to Hand Sewing

• Learning Basic Stitches (Demonstration and practice)

• Sewing a Simple Project (Practicing neat stitching and seam finishing)

• Creative Exploration & Personalization

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Fabric squares (cotton, felt, or linen)

2. Hand-sewing needles

3. Thread in various colors

4. Fabric scissors

5. Pins and pincushions

6. Water-soluble pens for marking fabric

Focus: Introduction to Visual Storytelling.

• Understand storytelling basics in digital media.

• Create and present a visual storyboard.

Activity: Sketch a basic storyboard and submit

Materials and Stationery Requirements:

1. Sketchbook (A3 or 11.5"x16.5” – 300gsm)

2. Pencils (HB and 2B for sketching)

3. Coloured Pencils or 24/36 Coloured Textures/Markers

4. Fine-Line Black Pen