Term 1 and 2 the year 5-8 students were part of the Wearable art extension group. The students entered a competition called Eye on Nature Wearable Art.

The theme for this year was “Water is Life”

The garment requirements were as follows

•  Students had to see their Wearable Art entry as a whole outfit for example, if your focus is on the skirt, there must be an accompanying top. 
• The judges critiqued the entire outfit as one garment.
• They could not use artificial or bought flowers 
• The garment had to be safe and comfortable and safe to wear 
• Hats had to be fitted and well balanced, a strap under the chin may be appropriate. Models had to be able to see clearly while wearing the garment.

The judges used the following criteria to judge the garments

Interpretation (20%)

Materials (20%)

Designer Statement (15%)

Originality and Innovation (15%)

Construction (15%)

Artist Effort (15%)

The students had to research the topic and look at the sustainability of the resources that they were using. They had to consider how to use Recyclable  materials in a clever way, and the effect the garment will have on the environment in the future. They had to look at freshwater, marine, human impact on the environment and climate change.

The students brainstormed some resources they could use for their garment, made a drawing of their first design, and made changes to fit the criteria, and made their garment.

On 23rd and 24th of June, the students showcased their garment at the EYE on Nature Wearable Art Fashion Show, at the Vodafone Events Centre. There were 93 entries from all over Auckland. The students learned a lot from this experience and are looking forward to doing it again next year