Dreamcatchers

History of Dreamcatcher http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamcatcher

This came from left field but is proving a popular and versatile activity.

In a couple of weeks I'll be delivering it for the fourth time in 4 months.

It started as an activity the whole school could have a go at, delivered during a High School 'North America' festival and is being repeatedly requested. There is no doubt the kids enjoy making dreamcatchers - so I discovered do the oldies

If you are delivering it as a 40min-1hr workshop (especially if it's across 3 days to 5 groups a day) it does require enormous amounts of prep. Each dreamcatcher has to be pretty much in kit form.

For each participant, you need to provide a hoop, fabric for wrapping, string/cord/wool for weaving and various bits and bobs (fabric strands, feathers,beads) for decorating. This defines the three stages of making.

WRAPPING WEAVING DECORATING

After a general introduction I have found that the workshop is best delivered in three stages, calling the group round you at each stage and demonstrating what to do next. It means

(a) that everyone can get going promptly

(b) there is only one set of instructions to remember and act on at any one time.

This has been delivered to Y6

Main stream High School

Moderate Special Needs School

Elderly persons Social Group

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