Design: Upcycling Old Pianos – Sculpt or Jewel - KIOSC

Year Level:	Year 6 / Year 7 / Year 8 / Year 9
Industry Focus:	Art and Design / Art Technology / Electronics / Engineering / Sustainability.
Technologies used:	Elbow Grease / Maker

UpCycling Pianos

KIOSC, with Pianos Recycled, have joined forces to celebrate DESIGN WEEK. The THEME for 2022 is UPCYCLING. It is so important for students to understand our ‘throw-away’ society and work towards re-imaging what could be used from objects like pianos.

Curriculum Focus:

Art and Creative Design
Sustainability: Endangered Species (Ivory and Ebony)
Engineering
Electronics

There are 2 programs on offer – choose one or both!

Wire Weaving: Create, using piano wire, an animal weaved wire design. Add in LED TECH to have the eyes glow!
Sculpt or Jewels: Pulling apart the piano, use features like key hammers and pegs to sculpt or create jewelry pieces.

Sessions:

Two Hours and students take their creations home.

Note: Program Booking will still be available after Design Week for schools to book throughout the Year!!

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