Decoupage Workshop

Organisation piloting the Good Practice

Secondary School Center Hadžići

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Description of the good practice

The “Decoupage Workshop” brought together school students and children on the move with the goal of fostering creativity and mutual understanding through collaborative work. Participants used the decoupage technique to decorate items such as wooden boxes and jars. A charity bazaar is planned where the decorated items will be sold, with all proceeds aimed at supporting socially vulnerable students. This activity encouraged inclusion, solidarity, and creativity, allowing both school students and children on the move to collaborate and learn from each other.

Background

This activity was implemented to:

  1. Foster unity and interaction between school students and children on the move.
  2. Develop creative skills through the decoupage technique.
  3. Provide financial support for students in need.

Issues We Wanted to Address:

  • A lack of opportunities for children on the move to participate in creative activities.
  • Limited spaces to develop inclusive relationships between school students and children on the move.
  • Insufficient financial resources to support socially vulnerable students.

Steps to take if you want to implement the good practice from planning to execution and evaluation if included

1. Planning

  • Procure materials: paints, decoupage napkins, glue, brushes, wooden boxes, and glass jars.
  • Organize the workshop with all participants, explaining the decoupage technique.
  • Plan a charity bazaar to sell the items decorated during the workshop.

2. Execution

  • Decoupage Workshop: School students and children on the move decorated items using the decoupage technique.
  • Charity Bazaar (planned): Selling decorated items while informing visitors about the activity’s goals.

3. Evaluation

  • Collect feedback from participants about their experience in the workshop.
  • Assess the impact of the activity on relationships and creative skills.
  • Evaluate the success of the bazaar once it is held.

Target group/s of the practice

Primary Target Group: School students and children on the move who participated jointly in the workshop.

Secondary Target Group: Socially vulnerable students who will benefit from the funds raised.

Number of students involved

The decoupage workshop involved 8 school students and 7 children on the move.

The planned charity bazaar will involve 15 students, including sales and promotions.

Benefits, impact on the students and learning outcomes

Benefits, impact on the students and learning outcomes

Benefits for Students:

  • Development of creative skills and the decoupage technique.
  • Strengthened empathy and understanding of children from diverse backgrounds.
  • Promotion of inclusive relationships through collaborative activities.

Impact on Learning Outcomes:

  • Improved fine motor skills through detailed decorating work.
  • Enhanced communication and social skills through group collaboration.
  • Increased awareness of the importance of social solidarity.

Watch the results of the workshop here.

Suggestions for future users of this good practice

  • Allow for an adaptable pace to ensure all participants can contribute equally.
  • Encourage unity and mutual understanding through dialogue and shared goals.
  • Organize workshops in a way that fosters creative freedom and expression.
  • Ensure sufficient materials and logistical support for all stages of the activity.

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