29 January 2008

Workshop Plan

Aim: Design temporary play environments for indoor and outdoor use, constructed from found and recyled materials

Week1: Introductions, Explain Project, Games, Brainstorm Ideas, Sourcing Materials
Week2: How to construct shapes? What do the materials do?
Week3: Building and demonstrating
+ Alleyway bargain Hunt - 9th February
Week4: Fixing/Jointing
Week5: Insulation
+ Invite to exhibition in Golden Thread Gallery - 23rd February
week6: Painting/Accessorising
week7: Finalising Play Hubs
week8: Discuss Event
+Invite to Camping Excursion on 16th March

Week Two - CCC

Aim: Shape Making

  • Discuss the theme 'play hubs'
  • Safety Rules - Supervision with tools/equipment
  • How to construct shapes.
  • What are the limitations of materials (plastic/cardboard/styrofoam(polystyrene thermal insulation)/wood/canvas)