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Westmere Primary School Printed Curtains

Barbara Joseph conducted fabric printing workshops with several classes at Westmere Primary School in Auckland in 1996 and 1999. The outcome was two sets of printed curtains and two classrooms are now decorated with the curtains. One set was made with a class of 5 year olds and teacher Cathy Pole, the other set with a class of 7 and 8 year olds and teacher Ngaire Evans.

The curtains depict Western Springs, a nearby park and nature reserve located in central Auckland, from the children's perspective. Pukekos, ducks and eels inhabit the lake and foreshore. The children show themselves exploring and playing in the park. The materials used are textile inks on cotton calico.

Barbara Joseph, POI Research Team, 1999