PUBLISHED 15 January 2021
Community event
ALL WELCOME to our CHINESE NEW YEAR CRAFT WORKSHOPS run by our Prep School art teacher, Mrs Hine.
These sessions follow the success of our previous mini-series: 'Move With Moretti', 'Christmas sing-a-long' and 'Miss Allen Reads'. If you missed them, catch up on our dedicated Pre-Schooler Outreach YouTube channel.
All sessions start at 9.30am on Facebook and 9.45am on YouTube. Further information, including materials required, are as follows:
SESSION 1 - 29th January: Dragon-Making
In Chinese culture, symbol of wisdom, power, and luck in Chinese culture.
You will need:
1) 11 or 12 cupcake cases
2) A3 piece of paper
3) Glue stick
4) Coloured paper for head
5) Scissors
6) White paper for eyes
7) Black pen
Supplementary dragon-making instructions.
SESSION 2 - 5th February: Lantern
In Chinese culture, lanterns symbolise people letting go of the past year and welcoming the new year with good fortune.
You will need:
1) A cardboard (kitchen-roll) tube
2) 2 pieces of thin card
3) Glue Stick
4) Scissors
5) A ruler
6) Pencil
7) Tin foil to decorate
Supplementary lantern-making instructions.
SESSION 23 - 12th February: Spring Blossom Collages
Cherry blossoms are a symbolic flower of the spring, a time of renewal, and the fleeting nature of life.
You will need:
1) Black paper
2) Glue stick
3) Scissors
4) A3 piece of white paper
5) Silver paper or tin foil
6) Red and white paint
Supplementary Oriental Blossom Collage instructions.
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