In this workshop we discovered the deeper meaning of dreamcatcher and created our own piece. At the beginning of the lesson the story of the origin of dreamcatchers was introduced and then discussed with the children what will be the meaning each child is going to give to the decoration.
Before starting the crafting journey, we made a silent meditation circle, closed our eyes and made an endeavor for our decoration.
The children chose the loop made of natural material (made mainly of willow branches) and started weaving a net inside the ring. Various options were shown how to weave a net. Children could choose what kind of net they wished to make. It is incredible how many great ideas children have and how creative they are. If the weaving of the net has gone awry, then the whole work has to be unraveled and redone, which in turn gives the opportunity for a completely new approach.
Once the nets are woven, everyone can choose decorations made of recycled and natural materials to complete their dreamcatcher. The selection of materials includes figurines made of clay, strips cut from recycled cotton fabric, various wooden beads, and bird feathers and pine cones found in the forest.
The children’s creations are different and everyone is very dedicated to their work, each dreamcatcher is unique and tells its own story.
