Objective:
To provide access for teachers to a range of resources that support First Suite Rich Task #5: Historical and Social Aspects of Craft. Four major topics have been identified:
Description:
This list provides a starting point for resources to support First Suite Rich Task #5: Historical and Social Aspects of Craft. Resources have been grouped under the following headings:
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Professional associations, community members or organisations able to provide expert information and advice on topics related to the Rich Task.
Arts Queensland
http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/ 
This government site aims to enrich the state's arts and cultural life by funding, advising and liaising with interested parties. Several publications could help schools and communities to look at cultural arts and craft ventures: Beat a different drum, and Capitalising on culture.
Internet resources for craft
http://www.library.unisa.edu.au/resources/subject/craft.asp
This is a list of websites, events, journals and other resources on crafts compiled by the University of South Australia. Teachers will find this site useful for its variety of crafts and associations related to craftwork. DMOZ, for example, shows over thirty craft sites ranging from balloon sculpting to woodcraft.
QueenslandWeb
http://qldweb.slq.qld.gov.au/
Use this Queensland State Library database to find information on crafts throughout Queensland. Dozens of craft links are listed; for example, included in the 'visual arts' listing is the Arts West (Western Queensland Arts Association) Inc. , which promotes the development of the arts in western Queensland.
Registry of craft associations
http://www.craftvic.asn.au/info/registry.asp
This Craft Victoria website lists almost a hundred craft associations throughout Australia, which can also be searched by type of craft, for example, 'textiles'. Teachers may use these to find out about specific crafts or associations in the local area.
About kinetic mobiles
http://xenia.media.mit.edu/~brand/about-mobiles.html
This site gives the history of mobiles, beginning with the American, Alexander Calder, and covers the mechanics and construction. Teachers may be able to guide young students in the creation of simpler versions of the mobiles illustrated.
A History of pottery
http://www.artistictile.net/pages/Info/Info_pottery.html
For teachers this site gives a brief history of pottery throughout the world as well as modern developments. It also describes the three types of pottery - earthenware, stoneware and porcelain - according to composition and firing. Students will need to be aware of these types if they use pottery as a craft to investigate.
Joseph Wu's origami page
http://www.origami.vancouver.bc.ca/
This site provides diagrams for paper folding and also two accounts of the history of origami; one brief, the other more detailed. The gallery of exhibits and the diagrams will be useful for students to use in constructing simple paper models. Also included is a tutorial on basic folds, which will help young students.
The Puppetry home page
http://www.sagecraft.com/puppetry/
Included in this extensive site are Puppetry traditions around the world and Puppet building , both of which will be useful for students looking at the historical and social aspects of puppetry.
Egg art
http://education.qld.gov.au/tal/tips/01021.htm 
This TIPS (Teaching Ideas and Practices) item from the EQ Curriculum Exchange aims to provide practice for young students in following instructions, manipulation of materials and the use of scissors and glue in a craft activity suited to 'Growing and changing', 'Easter' or 'Farm animal' topic. Egg art is popular in many communities.
Tobwabba art
http://www.tobwabba.com.au/
This commercial site contains catalogues of Aboriginal art and craft, arranged under categories like: jewellery, ceramics, rugs and boomerangs. Students may be able to show some of these in their stalls and create similar articles for display. Other local sources of Aboriginal arts and craft may be found by searching the QueenslandWeb .
Comprising non-website resources available from a variety of sources.
BARNES, Marion 1993, Crafty maths: Classroom art activities using mathematics concepts, South Yarra, Victoria: Macmillan Education Australia.
This book would be an ideal resource for primary teachers seeking to motivate and extend their students in mathematical concepts. The main areas covered are Patterning, Measurement and Space and many activities could be developed into open-ended investigations. A scope and sequence chart at the back links each activity to a specific teaching focus and would be very useful for planning.
BURGESS, Anna; McEWEN, Deanne (illus) 1995, The do-it-yourself first craft book, Balmain, NSW: Lineup.
Introduces children to a variety of creative and useful crafts, including traditional skills such as pottery, hooking rugs, papier-m ch ©, knitting, weaving, patchwork, decoupage, and basic stitches and embroidery. The projects are simple and manageable, with a wide range of decorative and useful items.
GARDINER, Wendy; POOLE, Dianne 1993, Classroom craft: New craft ideas from old materials, Cammeray, NSW: Martin Education.
A great resource for teachers with over seventy craft ideas (with patterns) using plaster of Paris, pantyhose, coat hangers, cylinders, eggs, wool, plastic bags and paper plates. Many fit into themes.
O'REILLY, Susie; MUKHIDA, Zul (illus) 1993, Arts & Crafts series, Hove: Wayland.
This series introduces children to a variety of creative and useful crafts, including traditional skills such as pottery, hooking rugs, papier-m ch ©, knitting, weaving, patchwork, decoupage, and basic stitches and embroidery. Teachers would find the books useful, especially if they have no background knowledge or skills. A sample title from the series is Modelling:
O'REILLY, Susie; MUKHIDA, Zul (illus) 1993, Modelling, Hove: Wayland.
The qualities and composition of clay as a medium for pottery and sculpture are discussed while other plastic materials such as plasticine, cold clay (Fimo), salt dough and play dough are also included. Step-by-step instructions and clear child-centred illustrations in colour photography can be easily followed to design and produce a craft project.
AccessEd Curriculum Library online catalogue
http://nslib.qed.qld.gov.au/oau-olclib/webinqu.dll?
Book resources can be found and borrowed from the AccessEd Curriculum Library by Queensland teachers who are registered borrowers.
Introduction to puppet making. A10839399
Jim Gamble, award-winning puppeteer presents this showcase of puppet types, from the simple finger puppet to the elaborate marionette, and demonstrates how to make them from ordinary household materials. Excellent art and craft resource.
Kids and costumes. A10278672
Primary students make masks and costumes using paper, colour, inexpensive cloth and imagination. The costumes are used in a play created by the children.
AccessEd Video Library online catalogue
http://nslib.qed.qld.gov.au/oau-fvlib/webinqu2.dll?
Video resources may be borrowed from the AccessEd Video Library by Queensland teachers who are registered borrowers.
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Curriculum level:
Lower Primary
Audience:
Teacher
Keywords:
Craft; Handicraft; Puppetry; Aboriginal art; Promotion
Subject:
Handicrafts; Craft workers; Origami; Puppets and puppet shows; Mobiles (Sculpture); Ceramics; Pottery; Costume; Paper crafts; Arts; Marketing; Exhibits; Display aids; Curriculum materials
Dewey number:
745.5
Source:
New Basics Project, Education Queensland
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