Educational: Handicrafts
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Stitch and String Lab for Kids: 40+ Creative
Book SynopsisIn Stitch and String Lab for Kids, art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show Nailed It! Cassie Stephens presents 40+ inventive projects that explore everything from simple sewing, embroidery, and weaving to string art, needle felting, and yarn crafts.Stitch and String Lab for Kids leads children, step by step, through a huge range of sewing and fiber art projects. As they go, they will learn a variety of techniques, develop dexterity and coordination, and enjoy making a variety of creative projects. Kids will employ simple embroidery stitches to embellish a sun catcher, wall hangings, and an appliqué animal. Sewing projects include a drawstring bag, a sketchbook jacket, and custom plushies. Children will learn how to make custom looms to weave bookmarks, bracelets, and even a mini rag rug. They will also experiment with string art, needle felting, shibori dyeing, pompom animals, as well as finger knitting, yarn art, and cool wrapping projects. Each project includes a materials list and illustrated steps, and the book is filled with useful tips, tricks, and shortcuts. Stitch samplers will teach the basics, and templates are included for plushies and stuffies. Kids are encouraged to make variations and personalize the projects to their own style and personality. These 44 creative projects offer a broad and rich sampling of sewing, fabric, and fiber crafts—Stitch and String Lab for Kids is perfect for keeping kids busy with educational activities at home, learning techniques and experimenting at school, or having a ball at camps and parties. Parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and facilitators will appreciate the easy, illustrated instruction and the curriculum-friendly format, with projects that can be completed in any order. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.Table of Contents4 Introduction 5 Getting Started: Creating with Fibers Creating a Fiber Craft Space 5 Preparing a Fiber Arts Kit 5 Fabrics and Stuffing 10 Felting Supplies 11 12 The Basics Working with Fabric + Thread Cutting the Fabrics 12 Working with Thread and Embroidery Floss 13 Using an Embroidery Hoop 15 16 Stitching Basics: Know Before You Sew Threading a Needle 16 Tying a Knot 17 Forming the Three Basic Stitches 17 Finishing Stitching 20 Sewing on a Button 20 Fixing a Mistake 21 Unit 1 embroidery 22 Lab 1: Embroidery Wall Hanging 24 Lab 2: Beginner Embroidered Sun Catchers 26 Lab 3: Running Stitch Tapestry 28 Lab 4: Radial Embroidery with Dyed Fabric 30 Lab 5: Appliqué Embroidery 32 Lab 6: Needlework Sampler 34 Unit 2 hand sewing 38 Lab 7: Plushie Pins 40 Lab 8: Donut Keychain or Pillow 42 Lab 9: Gathered Flower Brooch 44 Lab 10: Sunglasses Case 46 Lab 11: Drawstring Bag 48 Lab 12: Simple + Small Pillow with Tassels 50 Lab 13: Easy Monster Stuffie 52 Lab 14: Stitched Sketchbook Cover 54 Lab 15: Pizza Pillows 56 Lab 16: Scribble Monster Stuffie 58 Lab 17: Monster Wall Pockets 60 Lab 18: Sock Owl Pincushion 62 Lab 19: Cat + Mouse Pincushion 64 Lab 20: Stuffed Rainbow Cloud 68 Unit 3 fiber arts 72 Lab 21: Pom Poms 74 Lab 22: Rainbow Pom Pom Necklace 76 Lab 23: Yarn Tassels 78 Lab 24: Yarn Bombed Heart Wall Hanging 80 Lab 25: Yarn Wrapped Worry Dolls 82 Lab 26: Worry Dolls Skirts 84 Lab 27: Touchy-Feely Tapestry 85 Lab 28: Ojos de Dios 88 Lab 29: String Art 90 Lab 30: Spool Knitting 94 Lab 31: Finger Knitting 97 Lab 32: Wet Felted Fiber 100 Lab 33: Needle Felted Glitter Tree 102 Lab 34: Needle Felted Patches 104 Lab 35: Colorful Shibori 108 Lab 36: Marble Rolled Fabric 110 Unit 4 weaving + string craft 112 Lab 37: Woven Mat 114 Lab 38: Woven Basket 117 Lab 39: Woven Pouch 120 Lab 40: Circle Loom Weaving 124 Lab 41: Picture Frame Weaving 127 Lab 42: Tree Weaving 130 Lab 43: Straw Weaving 134 Lab 44: Kumihimo 138
£15.29
BookLife Publishing Cardboard
Book SynopsisTake a look at the materials around your home. Did you know you can reuse the materials around your home and turn them into something new? But why is this important? There are lots of changes happening around our world and we need to do our best to help! So read this book to learn all about how to turn trash into treasure and save the world!
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Art Shaped: 50 sustainable art projects to
Book SynopsisThe ultimate collection of sustainable 3D art projects for the primary classroom. Learn how to teach children to create everything from rainforest scenes to robots with these innovative, easy-to-follow ideas from 3D art expert Darrell Wakelam. These low-cost projects use readily available materials to create exciting models, masks and sculptures which will inspire children and enhance your art and design lessons. Each of the 50 projects in Art Shaped features: - simple core techniques to transform cardboard into incredible artwork; - full-colour photographs and clear step-by-step instructions; - ideas for differentiation for all ages and abilities; - detailed suggestions for links to other subject areas across the curriculum. This book enables you to develop children’s techniques and skills through high-quality, eco-friendly art projects while encouraging them to be creative, use their imagination, and most importantly, have fun. 'What Darrell Wakelam doesn't know about art and 3D sculptures isn't really worth knowing! A must-have.' Dena Mulligan, EYFS/Key Stage 1 LeadTrade Review50 creative ways to engage learners of all ages, and encourage them to use their hands, minds and imaginations. Joyful images and informative text all open a magical door to exciting processes and outcomes. It's a winner. -- Susan M Coles * Visual Arts Education Activist and Champion, Vice President of InSEA (International Society for Education through Art), @theartcriminal *What Darrell Wakelam doesn't know about art and 3D sculptures isn't really worth knowing! We are always looking for new, inspiring and innovative ideas for lessons and these are spot on. His detail and tips for how to achieve the best possible outcomes makes our art look like we are professionals! A must-have for any budding artist, teacher or art department. -- Dena Mulligan * EYFS/Key Stage 1 Lead *This is such a fantastic book, and unlike any art I have ever come across before... I highly recommend this book to both teachers, parents and children of all ages who want to reignite their creative spark without lots of expensive materials and complicated instructions! * The School Librarian *I cannot stress how useful this book will be for primary-aged children and their parents. Aimed at educators, the book is useful for any school-aged children from reception to high school as it’s full of interesting and easy-to-follow ideas that support many subjects within the curriculum. * Yeah Lifestyle *
£17.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Clay Lab for Kids: 52 Projects to Make, Model,
Book SynopsisIn Clay Lab for Kids, art teacher and winner of the Netflix bake-off show Nailed It! Cassie Stephens presents 52 hands-on projects made with kid-friendly clays that get kids working creatively and thinking three-dimensionally. Squishy, colorful, and infinitely shapable, clay just might be the most versatile art material for kids. Author-artist-teacher Cassie Stephens has created all-new clay projects for kids of all skill levels. Start with the basics of rolling, coiling, and pinching pots, and move up to making "Jurassic fossils," animal marionettes, monster magnets, and boxes with secret compartments. All of the projects use kid-friendly, no-kiln clay (air-dry, homemade, and polymer) and water-based paints, perfect for home and classroom, plus there's an entire chapter of recipes for mixing up inexpensive homemade clays in the kitchen. When creating with clay, kids are introduced to a wide range of cognitive and manual skills: they'll work three-dimensionally; make figurative models; use their imaginations in making jewelry and toys; design with color; and decorate with paints. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, bugs, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.Trade Review“Clay is a mainstay of art media for kids, and here an art teacher provides projects and techniques for a variety of clays. Air-dry clays, polymer clay, and homemade clays are all featured here, along with paints and sealers…Recipes for make-it-yourself clays include salt dough, clay dough, Silly Putty, and candy clay and are designed to be simple enough for kid participation. Throughout, Stephens encourages kid sculptors to be creative and to keep in mind the science behind the art.” – Anne Heidemann, Booklist Online"Ideal for families looking for artistic activities, as well as teachers and caregivers interested in introducing clay to children ages five and up.” – Heather Halliday for Library JournalTable of ContentsUnit One: Creating with Kids and Clay How This Book is Organized Basic Supplies Variety of Clays Basic Tips Glossary of Clay Terms Clean up and Caring Unit Two: Air Dry Clays and Learning the Basics Lab 1: Shoe Stamped Pottery Lab 2: Coffee and a Donut Lab 3: Textured Landscape Plaque Lab 4: Cupcake Containers Lab 5: Stack of Pancakes Lab 6: Coil Press Pot Lab 7: Monogramed Wall Hanging Lab 8: Dropped Cone Sculpture Lab 9: Wax Resist Leaf Dish Lab 10: Line Relief Pencil Cup Lab 11: Hamburger Holder Unit Three: Clay Sculpture Lab 12: A Clay Coat of Arms Lab 13: Pie Safe Lab 14: Egyptian Sarcophagus Lab 15: Magical Forest Friend Door Lab 16: Miniature Cacti Garden Lab 17: Garden Gnome Home Lab 18: Bobble Head Pets Lab 19: Castle on a Hill Lab 20: Crayon and Pencil Project Lab 21: Woodland Creature Portraits Lab 22: Viking Ships Lab 23: Marionette Puppets Lab 24: Animals Masquerade Masks Unit Four: Polymer Clay and Learning the Basics Lab 25: Glittery Geodes Lab 26: Color Mixing Clock Lab 27: Fun Fortune Cookies Lab 28: Light Up Lightning Bugs Lab 29: All About Me Mobile Unit Five: Polymer Clay Sculpture Lab 30: Tie Die Turtles Lab 31: Miniature Accordion Books Lab 32: Sushi for Supper Lab 33: Glitter Bugs Lab 34: Monster Face Magnets Lab 36: Back Pack Charms Lab 37: Game Pieces and Dice for Your Own Game Lab 38: Let Your Light Shine Night Light Lab 39: Funky Faux-saic Lab 40: Desktop Dinos Unit Six: Making My Own Clays Lab 41: Simple No-Cook Clay Lab 42: Stamped Clay Ornaments Lab 43: Scented Clay Acorns Lab 44: Kool Aid Play Dough Lab 45: Kool Aid Clay Popsicles Lab 46: Jurassic Fossils with Sand Clay Lab 47: Glitter Clay Beads Lab 48: Make Your Own Silly Putty Lab 49: Salt Dough Rose Sculpture Lab 50: Salt Dough Bird Sculpture Lab 51: Salt Dough Texture Fish Lab 52: Candy Clay
£17.09
Capstone Global Library Ltd Create with Cardboard
Book SynopsisWhat can you do with a box? Anything you can imagine! A cool mobile phone holder, a party pinata, savvy storage solutions, and more! Think outside the box with more than 10 easy recycled cardboard projects!
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Upcycled Plastic Projects
Book SynopsisWhat to do with old plastic toys, bottles, jugs or bags? Recycling is great, but upcycling is better! Repurpose old plastic into cushy pillows, quirky troll villages or even a funky bird feeder! Get eco-creative with more than 10 easy, upcycled crafts.
£8.54
Floris Books Arts and Crafts in Waldorf Schools: An Integrated
Book SynopsisArts and crafts are a core part of the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum, helping children to develop emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually, as well as learning practical skills.This comprehensive book addresses every aspect of arts and crafts, including woodwork, forestry, metalwork, stone carving, clay modelling, pottery and much more.Written by experienced Waldorf craft teachers, this comprehensive book is an invaluable tool and resource for Middle and Upper School (Classes 5 to 13).
£28.00
BookLife Publishing Clothing
Book SynopsisTake a look at the materials around your home. Did you know you can reuse the materials around your home and turn them into something new? But why is this important? There are lots of changes happening around our world and we need to do our best to help! So read this book to learn all about how to turn trash into treasure and save the world!
£11.69
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Paint Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in
Book SynopsisPaint Lab for Kids is an inspiring collection of 52 fresh, kid-friendly projects for nurturing an artistic spirit and a love of art through working and playing with paint. Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs for projects that teach techniques, stimulate new ideas, explore color, combine materialsin interesting ways, and encourage self-expression. Each project sequence includes a complete materials list, finished sample, and the inspiring work of a noted artist. Have fun exploring: painting techniques by making folded paper insect monoprints. your imagination with a marbled paper galaxy painting. color with pencil eraser pointillism. mixed media art by embellishing a family photo mounted on canvas. This book is perfect for anyone who teaches or leads hands-on art experiences: creative, DIY-inspired parents, families, friends, homeschoolers, scouting, community, and youth group leaders. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.Trade Review"It is a visual gem filled with lots of great painting ideas" * ofamily learning together blog *
£17.09
YDP Creative Inc Livre de Coloration de motifs mignons et joues:
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£10.19
