The TAS department wish to express our thanks to generous families who have donated sewing resources such as fabric, sewing patterns, ribbons and buttons to our students. These items have been very useful in the textiles studio to create projects,  and on occasion our timber students too, to cover footstool cushions. We are very grateful and look forward to finding new uses for your lovely donations. 

If you have any sewing resources which you no longer need, please feel free to drop them into the school office for the attention of Mrs Rixon with your contact details so we can extend our thanks to you personally. 

Should you wish to discuss this further please do not hesitate to make contact via email RixonV01@dow.catholic.edu.au.

YEAR 11 TEXTILES AND DESIGN CUSTOM BAG PROJECTS

Our Year 11 class have been busy constructing! The Brief for this project was to design and make a bag for a specific purpose. Students were set the challenge to incorporate essential design features such as sturdy interfaced handles, a pocket, zipper and 2 decorative techniques for their intended end use. As you can see below a variety of bags including large beach totes, shopping bags, evening shoulder bags, a small duffle bag, and a makeup bag were designed and carefully crafted by our clever students. Decorative techniques included machine embroidery, quilting, beading and adhesive vinyl motifs adding that personal touch. We look forward to sharing the outcome of our next project with you all as we explore using commercial patterns, more complex fabrics and techniques to construct apparel items, such as corsets, sleepwear and simple dresses.

Well done Year 11!

Mrs Vivian Rixon 

YEAR 9 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TIMBER COURSE - FOOTSTOOL TASK

We are delighted to share the outstanding achievements of our Year 9 students in the Industrial Technology Timber Course, specifically their remarkable work on the Footstool Project. Our Timber students have demonstrated exceptional skill and precision, manufacturing footstools that exhibit a high level of accuracy and craftsmanship. Throughout the project, they have expertly utilised a variety of power tools, including the Domino Machine, Orbital Sanders, Disc Sander, Nail gun, and Staple gun. Their proficiency with these tools has enabled them to create sturdy and well-constructed footstools that reflect their dedication and hard work.
In addition to mastering the construction techniques, the students have also excelled in applying the finishing touches, showcasing their ability to upholster and apply a professional-grade finish. Using the staple gun for upholstery and a spray gun for the final coating, they have produced footstools that not only meet but exceed quality standards. The high-quality finish achieved by our students is a testament to their attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

Mr Danny Avalos
Class Teacher
Leader of Learning – Library Services
Leader of Learning – Educational Technologies