CRAFT COUNCIL OF IRELAND
CRAFTed Programme
CRAFTed film for teachers to get an insight into the programme.
A craft based project for primary schools
The Crafts Council of Ireland, in partnership with the full-time Education Centres, was delighted to announce that the successful CRAFTed ‘Learning Skills for Life’ programme for primary schools would be available for a small number of primary schools in 2014.
Based on developing good collaborative practice between craftspeople and teachers, the Programme focuses on craft & design skills supporting integrated learning methodologies, with an emphasis on underpinning numeracy and literacy skills.
CRAFTed encourages excellence in the delivery of the Visual Arts (VA) curriculum and investigates how craft processes can contribute to learning in other subject areas such as Social, Environmental and Scientific Education (SESE) curriculum. Please visit www.learncraftdesign.com to learn more about the colourful and creative craft projects that took place in 128 schools around the county last year.
This was an exciting opportunity for both teachers and pupils to explore their creativity and learn new skills by working collaboratively with professional craftspeople.
2019/2020
CRAFTed Letter to Schools 2019
CRAFTed Schools Info Pack-2020
If you would like a class in your school to get involved in CRAFTed, please register your interest by completing the Schools Application Form above and returning this form to the West Cork Education Centre by Friday 11th October 2019.
Confirmation of places will issue following the closing date.
2018/2019
Applications are now closed for 2018/2019
About CRAFTed
The Design and Crafts Council of Irelands CRAFTed Programme gives Primary School children and teachers an exciting opportunity to explore their creativity and learn new skills by working with professional craftspeople in the classroom.
For Teachers
CRAFTed supports teachers in the delivery of the Visual Arts (VA) curriculum and investigates how craft processes can contribute to learning in other subject areas such as Social, Environmental and Scientific Education (SESE) curriculum.
For Students
CRAFTed provides access to highly skilled craftspeople and gives both teachers and students the opportunity to explore new materials such as clay, fiber and metals.
2017/2018
Congratulations to the following schools who participated in West Cork:
- Canovee NS
- Gaelscoil Bandon
- Timoleague NS
- Beara Island NS
2016/2017
The four schools displayed their CRAFTed project pieces at West Cork Education Centre on Tuesday May 23rd 2017. The Craft Council of Ireland local co-ordinator, Liz Flatman facilitated a short session with the four participating teachers where they had an opportunity to share experiences and view work from other schools. This session ran from 5-5.30pm.
At 5.30pm, principals, parents, students, teachers and other members of the school community were invited to our CRAFTed Showcase event. Liz Flatman provided an overview of CRAFTed and the individual projects undertaken. Attendees then had an opportunity to view the four projects and to see their own school work on display. The showcase will closed at 7pm. Refreshments were provided.
- Scoil na mBuachailli
- Rathbarry NS
- Derrinacahara NS
- Knockavilla NS
2015/2016
On 31st May at a ‘Looking and Responding’ evening, our four 2016 participating schools shared their CraftEd experiences which proved to be memorable and enjoyable for pupils.
Congratulations to the four participating schools who all have produced artistic pieces for display in their schools, in addition to gaining a valuable learning experience for their pupils.
- Scoil Fhionnbarra
- Our Lady of Mercy NS
- Dreeny NS
- Scoil Chuil-Aodha/Barr d’Inse
- Bandonbridge NS
2014/2015
On April 28th at a ‘Looking and Responding’ evening, our four 2015 participating schools shared their CraftEd experiences which proved to be memorable and enjoyable for pupils.
Congratulations to the four participating schools who all have produced artistic pieces for display in their schools, in addition to gaining a valuable learning experience for their pupils.
- Ballinspittle N.S.
- Timoleague N.S.
- St. Joseph’s N.S.
- Scoil an Chroí Ró Naofa
Well Done to all four Schools!
2013/2014
In this project, schools had the opportunity to explore their creativity and learn new skills while working collaboratively with professional Crafts people.
On June 3rd, at a ‘Looking and Responding’ evening, our four 2014 participating schools shared their CraftEd experiences which proved to be memorable and enjoyable for pupils
Congratulations to the four participating schools who all have produced artistic pieces for display in their schools, in addition to gaining a valuable learning experience for their pupils.
- Gaelscoil Dhroichead Na Banndan
- Muinefluich NS
- St James NS
- Presentation Primary
Well Done to all four Schools!
Shaping our World Through Making Exhibition
This Crafted Exhibition was held at Collins Barracks from the 19th of November to 1st of December.
Congratulations to Scoil Fhionnbarra, Ballingeary. Their WOOD CONSTRUCTION piece was displayed at the CRAFTed Exhibition in Collins Barracks and was chosen by an expert panel based on a set of pre-defined criteria.
FÉILTE:
Congratulations to Presentation Primary School, Bandon who displayed their ‘Bandon Cloak’ as part of the exhibitions at the World Teachers’ Day event held recently at The Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, Dublin. This was a festival of excellence in Learning, Teaching and Education. The Bandon Cloak was created by the 5th/6th class students of the 2010-2011 school year during their CRAFTed experience.
2012/2013
Congratulations to the following schools who participated in West Cork:
- Scoil Fhionnbarra
- St Jospeh’s NS, Clonakilty
- Ballinspittle NS
- Scoil Chul Aodha
- Scoil Náisiúnta Rae na Scríne
- Scoil Phadraig Noafa, Bandon
- Urhan NS
2011/2012
Congratulations to the following schools who participated in West Cork:
- Coppeen NS
- Bandonbridge NS
- Ardfield NS
- Union Hall NS
- Our Lady of Mercy NS
- Scoil Naisiunta Mhuire, Rosscarbery
- Scoil Eoin
- Eyeries NS
2010/2011
- Presentation Primary Bandon
- SN Rae na Scrine
- Scoil Dhaibhre, Clonakilty
- Barryroe NS, Lislevane
- Scoil Mhichil Naofa, Bere Island
- Leap NS
- Canovee NS, Carrigadrohid
