MAKING CIRCLES

We recommend that you start with an Introduction to the Circular Economy and How to Use Tools, then choose from these four Circular Design activities:

• Circular Design 1 – How to Make a Rucksack with Bryony Knox
• Circular Design 2 – How to Make a Wraparound Pencil Case with Mella Shaw
• Circular Design 3 – How to Make an Animal Badge with Bryony Knox (there are 3 animals to choose from – Ladybird, Dragonfly or Whale – and each has its own template to make drawing and cutting easier)
• Circular Design 4 – How to Make a Lego Vehicle for the Future with Mella Shaw 

Bryony Studio Visit and Mella Studio Visit give an insight into how our designers work and how the Circular Economy has impacted their practice. Go Circular is a great way to round off learning about the Circular Economy, with practical ideas for cutting out waste. The short Making Circles Quiz will help students recap their Circular Economy learning.

Before you start any of these activities you must watch the Tools film for safety recommendations. For children under 12, adult supervision is required at all times because some of the activities involve the use of safety pins and scissors, as well as handling potentially sharp metal. Any activities carried out in conjunction with Making Circles Online and the use of this website are at the user’s own risk. We accept no responsibility or liability to any person as a consequence of carrying out these activities.

Making Circles can also be great fun as a family activity. Younger children will need some help from an adult for the Circular Design activities. If you prefer to leave the making for school-time, we recommend watching the following films and then doing the accompanying short quiz:

• Introduction to the Circular Economy
• Bryony Knox Studio Visit
• Mella Shaw Studio Visit
• Go Circular