Pixel Art

Pixel art is usually digital art, made up of little squares. Computer games used to look very blocky (and some newer games, like Minecraft, look this way on purpose). Today we created pixel drawings, using the squares on graph paper as a guide to create pixel self portraits and game-inspired artworks. Great work everyone! 

More Minecraft!

Today was our second Minecraft workshop for the school holidays, this time at Lawson Library. After making the Minecraft heads, some kids went outside to test them out! Great work everyone :)

Minecraft heads:

*For these I bought cardboard mail package boxes from Officeworks

*We used coloured paper, scissors and glue-sticks to create the character designs

*I had a Stanley knife to cut square eyeholes for those who wanted them

Diamond swords and pickaxes:

*I printed two sword or pickaxe designs on thin card board

*Children cut the two symmetrical designs out, taped popsicle sticks inside for strength, and then glued the two pieces together. 

Papercraft:

*I printed off a few different paper craft cubes out (chest, dirt/grass block, diamond block) and kids cut and taped (or glued) them together. 

Minecraft Workshop @ Springwood Library

The first of the library's two Minecraft workshops was today at Springwood Library - and just have a look at theme amazing creations! Everyone made fantastic Minecraft heads or helmets. I hope you all enjoy wearing and displaying them :)

Minecraft heads:

*For these I bought cardboard mail package boxes from Officeworks

*We used coloured paper, scissors and glue-sticks to create the character designs

*I had a Stanley knife to cut square eyeholes for those who wanted them

Diamond swords and pickaxes:

*I printed two sword or pickaxe designs on thin card board

*Children cut the two symmetrical designs out, taped popsicle sticks inside for strength, and then glued the two pieces together. 

Papercraft:

*I printed off a few different paper craft cubes out (chest, dirt/grass block, diamond block) and kids cut and taped (or glued) them together. 

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School Holidays at the Library

Here's what's on these holidays:

TUESDAY 15 APRIL @ BLACKHEATH LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - CLAY WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES, WITH NAOMI

WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL @ SPRINGWOOD LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - AUTUMN COLLAGE, WITH NAOMI

THURSDAY 17 APRIL @ SPRINGWOOD LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - PAINTING AND DECORATING EGGS, WITH NAOMI

TUESDAY 22 APRIL @ BLAXLAND LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - BEAD WORKSHOP, WITH NAOMI

WEDNESDAY 23 APRIL @ KATOOMBA LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - CHESS, WITH CONRAD

THURSDAY 24 APRIL @ KATOOMBA LIBRARY,(10:30AM-NOON) - MINECRAFT, WITH NAOMI (SOLD OUT)

Bookings essential - please book at your local library branch :)

Plants Vs Zombies in the Library!

Katoomba library was transformed into the set for a computer game today, Plants Vs Zombies. Over twenty young adventurers became plants and zombies in order to battle it out using giant peas! 

First we chose what team we wanted to be on, Plants or Zombies. Then, the kids made a mask reflecting the character they wanted to be. 

I placed fluorescent-coloured rocks and sticks on the ground to mark out the boundaries of our game, and put on PvZ music to set the scene. 

Soft green foam balls were the 'peas', which peashooters threw at the approaching zombies.

Have a look at the fun below:

Plants Vs Zombies - which side are YOU on?

Crazy Dave presents the peas for shooting

Corn and zombie portrait

Here comes a zombie...

Zombies galore

Group Shot!