CRAFTed Programme
Crafts person: Anne Harrington Rees
School: Canovee National School, Cork
Dedicated Teacher: Fidelma Ahern
Participating class: Senior Infants
Average age and size of group: 20 x 5 and 6 year olds
1. Project Outline
Looking at the local landscape through direct observation, maps and photographs and using these stimuli
with a variety of techniques learned over five weeks to create 2D images and a 3D model of the area.
The techniques used were papier maché, felt making, weaving and wire modelling, as well as drawing
and painting.
2. Materials Used / Sourced
White paper, masking tape, name labels, PVA glue, Blu Tack, Pritt Stick glue, soap, cotton string, paint,
paint brushes - school had and /or purchased from local stationers.
3. Aims + Objectives
To introduce the differences between, and the ideas of working in 2D and 3D and to develop an understanding of 2D and 3D representations of an object/place.
4. Examples of Integration with the SESE Curriculum
Geography: Natural Environments
Science: Living things: Plants – difference between evergreen and deciduous plants. Working to sort
and classify the leaves into different colours.
Science: Materials: Discussing the properties and characteristics of materials seen in Anne’s work, and
what would happen to paper if it was left outdoors.
Report Prepared November 2010