Primary School Art teacher Ms. Pullen-Jireh and Design Technology teacher Ms. Genova have worked on a wonderful collaborative project learning through Fiber Arts with students in Grades 2 & 4. During their art classes with Ms. PJ, the Grade 2 students designed and drew their own cute cuddly creatures. These designs were given to the Grade 4 design technology students, who turned the two-dimensional drawings into three-dimensional creations using multicolored felt and embroidery threads.

This project was taught in two stages. First, Grade 4 students learned hand sewing and different types of stitches, including several techniques that they practiced in order to develop the appropriate skills to be able to make the toys. Second, students had to create correct patterns based on 2D drawings, demonstrate several types of stitches, and apply proper construction techniques. However, some could argue the best part of this project was when the Grade 4 students gifted the Grade 2 students their own 3D cute cuddly creatures. Take a look at the joy on everyone's faces!

A huge thank you to Ms. PJ and Ms. Genova for leading the students in this wonderful collaborative effort!