Tin Man Inspired Calendar Art

In Toroa we've been creating hilarious artworks for our family and friends to buy in the form of a calendar or diary.  We had a visit from a famous Christchurch artist, Tony Cribb who spoke to us about his ideas and his journey as an artist.  The students then created their own character or used the Tin Man in a poster using an idiom  - which is a play on words.  We think they look fab!

Toroa making Manu Tukutuku (Maori kites) for Matariki

After reading The Seven Kites of Matariki by Calico McClintock & Dominique Ford, the students were challenged to create their own kites.

Using harakeke stalk, toi toi and twine, they made some fantastic creations.

It took all day to learn to tie the twine, cut the flax and toi toi. There were many times that groups had to re-start, after their twine coming apart or the flax coming loose.  It was a great lesson in perseverance, working together and learning from mistakes.

We think they look amazing!

Matariki art- soft pastel constellations

Maori Animation - Lorna, Olivia, Grace and Nina

This is my animation about learning a new way to converse in Maori.

Davies Digital Dig Top Tips

Digital Dig - Gilstrom

We are learning to follow the Kawa of Care and use our device confidently to learn, create and share.

Learning how to navigate my device and Google apps helps me to do things faster.

Digital Dig - Osborn Teague

We are learning to follow the Kawa of Care and use our device confidently to learn, create and share.

Learning how to navigate my device and Google apps helps me to do things faster.