The Girls Friendly Society
in Ireland
Craft Syllabus 2016-2017
Aim:
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Promote the value of creative activities
Promote environmental awareness by using non-toxic waste
materials
Increase members self esteem, confidence, creative and
intellectual ability
Assist members in developing their creative skills
Objectives:
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Organise programmes for children and young people
Provide art and craft training and advice on creative skills
Craft Syllabus for 2016-2017
3-5 years
Decorate a full-face, Paper/Card mask (not plastic)
--NB these masks can be purchased in packs from places like Mr. Price/Art
& Hobby/Pound land/The Works
5-7 years
Decorate a box, any shape, any medium; within the dimensions A5.
(5.8” x 8.3”/148 mm x 210 mm”).
7-9 years
Make a decoration, any shape, using one 9 inch paper plate.
--NB the paper plate may be cut. (9 inch/228.6 mm)
9-11
years
Make a “Fabric Bowl” using a balloon or bowl no larger than
10 inches in diameter. (10 inches/254 mm)
--NB (1) cover the “blown-up” balloon or bowl with Vaseline, (2) immerse
the fabric pieces in a PVA solution before applying to the shape.
11-13
years
Fill in an animal silhouette with rolled magazine strips; within the
dimensions A3. (11.7” x 16.5”/(297 mm x 420 mm)
--NB photocopies of a silhouette on card may be used. Rolling the magazine
pages from corner to corner makes the strips stronger and uses less glue.
13-15
years
Create a hand-made poster celebrating 140 years of GFS in Ireland;
within the dimensions A2. (16.5” x 23.4”/420 mm x 594 mm)
--NB girls can research elements for their posters and print out at home.
Photos and pictures may be incorporated into the design.
15-18
years
Create a hand-made poster celebrating 140 years of GFS in Ireland;
within the dimensions A2 (16.5” x 23.4”/420 mm x 594 mm)
--NB girls can research elements for their posters and print out at home.
Photos and pictures may be incorporated into the design.
18-21
years
Design and decorate a plain 10 inch dinner plate celebrating 140 years
of GFS in Ireland. (10 inches/254mm)
21+ years
Design and make a fabric wall hanging celebrating 140 years of GFS in
Ireland within the dimensions A1.
Finished article including the hanger within the above dimensions.
(23.4” x 33.1”/594mm x 841mm)
Guidelines when working with children:
Come to the craft area prepared. Look over the instructions and
materials needed and plan ahead. A child will quickly grow restless
if you don’t.
Crafting doesn’t have to be expensive. Recycle! Your creativity can
add new life to old objects. Costume jewellery, lace, fabric scraps,
buttons, and toilet tissue rolls are recycled staples for the young
crafter.
Protect clothing.
Allow ample space for each child and materials.
Always provide close supervision, especially when sharp objects,
such as scissors or messy paints are present.
Don’t rush. Plan ample time for preparation, activity, and clean up.
Keep wet wipes on hand for picking up spills and clean up after.
Q-tips come in handy as paintbrushes and glue applicators.
Glue sticks are safe, clean and easy to handle by small fingers.
Never squelch their creativity. Let the child be creative without
interfering. This will allow fun together while still allowing creativity
to flourish.
When working with children, flexibility is the key! Don't suppress
their creativity when they want to try something other than the
original directions given for a project. And, above all, don't tell them
that they did it wrong. Praise and encourage.
Don't take over your children's work and do it for them. There is
nothing that can deflate their confidence and creativity faster!
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE THE WORK OF THE CHILD.
Most importantly, PRAISE, PRAISE, PRAISE and keep it FUN!.