Through discussion, students will learn about the significance of dreamcatchers and touch on topics such as cultural appropriation and the importance of properly sourcing materials. They will also participate in the creation of a large dreamcatcher that can become a permanent feature for their classroom that they will have all worked on together. The artist will arrive with a large round metal rim, wrapped with leather and will show students how to create the inner web of the dream catcher, and how to decorate it with feathers and beads.

MATERIALS PROVIDED:
– Large Metal Ring
– Animal Hide Leather
– Artificial Sinew (for web)
– Feathers
– Beads

Station 1 – Dreamcatcher
Under the artist’s supervision, each student takes a few turns adding their “wrap” to the web of the giant dreamcatcher.

Station 2 – Decoration
Each student will be given a feather, some pony beads and a certain length of leather lace with which to attach their feather. At this station, they will brainstorm and create their design.

Station 3 – Significance of Dreamcatchers & Feathers
With painting and colouring materials, students can have fun colouring the pages of their information packet on the significance of dreamcatchers that will be theirs to take home.