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On-Demand workshop
1 hour
All levels
(ONLINE ON-DEMAND COURSE)
This is Resource 7 in a series of textile resources created for primary teachers.
The aim of this course is to give pupils their first experience of making textiles products through a mix of fun, hands-on activities and creative learning. Pupils will explore a variety of making projects.
The resource includes:
Practical making activities (pouch, tote bags, Koinobori kite & Printed T shirt)
Worksheets and games to support learning
Cultural, cross curricular, careers and sustainability links
Equipment needed and health & safety worksheet
Reflect and recall sheet to consolidate knowledge
By the end of this course, pupils will have developed an understanding of making textile products and the role they play in our lives, as well as enjoyed creative opportunities to experiment and design with fabrics.

Using the techniques you have practiced in your previous resource to create a decorated product.
Understanding how to make a practical product, whilst problem solving.
Using creativity for self-expression and engagement.
Purposeful learning-pride, confidence and engagement in completing a product.
Real world impact- The skills you developāplanning, designing, making, and evaluatingāare valuable in many areas of life and work.

Equipment Pouch
Cotton fabric base-with any previously tested technique
Polyester felt-transfer printed
Pre-Made bag
Any pre made bag, several varieties can be used
Personalise and decorate using chosen textile techniques.
Tote Bag
Design your tote bag digitally or cut and paste
Decorate and make, with or without pockets, add your own individual straps.
Koinobori Kite/Wind Sock
Design your own carp or use a template
Decorate your Koinobori
Assemble your Koinobori and test how it flies in the wind
Printed T Shirt
Select your image and design your T Shirt print
Using a transfer paper, print your T Shirt
2 Seam Envelope Cushion Cover
Decorate your fabric
Assemble your cushion

This resource is designed for any primary school teacher who would like to introduce pupils to textiles. While it is not curriculum-specific, the activities can be used to support both the Art & Design and Design & Technology curriculum, with a clear focus on textiles.
Practice first: Itās recommended that teachers try out the activities themselves before delivering them in class.
Flexible use: The resources are designed in a sequence, but you can dip into them in any order depending on your pupilsā needs.
Timing: There are no strict time limitsāteachers can choose to deliver a single activity, or take a resource through its full progression with a class.
Stage, not age: The resources are built on the principle of meeting pupils where they are in their learning journey. Teachers may wish to check pupilsā prior knowledge before starting.

Each practical activity has guides for equipment and step by step to designing and making as well a video tutorials.
Equipment pouch
Pre made drawstring bag
Tote bag-including pockets
Koinobori kite-wind sock
printed T shirt
Cushion
