Aluminum Can Craft - Vintage Chair Pin Cushion
Is it time for a new hobby? Aluminum can crafting is a creative and rewarding hobby. In this two class crafting lesson, I will teach the learners how to transform an aluminum can into a work of art, a vintage chair with a cushion.
Teacher Sharon, M.Ed., TEFL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(873)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Advanced Level
This is a two day class because the vintage can chair will take at least that long to make. We will complete as much of the chair as possible in the first 55 minute session and continue working on the chair in the second session. Please note: You need to pay for both sessions and will be unable to cancel the second session or request a refund. With all of the recent talk about global warming and environmental conservation, recycling and reusing aluminum cans can be very resourceful. Is it time for a new hobby? I imagine you have lots of different empty aluminum cans in your recycling bin. Grab two clean cans and the materials from the material list, and take this lesson to help you turn the can into an awesome looking vintage chair craft. The students will be cutting and bending aluminum with scissors and needle-nose pliers, measuring with a ruler and, operating a hot glue gun, so they should be able to do this independently or have adult supervision.
Learning Goals
The students will learn a new hobby. They will learn how to cut an aluminum can and turn it into a work of art. In this two part lesson the students will make a vintage chair. I have another class in which learners make a rocking chair.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The students will be cutting and bending aluminum with scissors and needle-nose pliers, measuring with a ruler and operating a hot glue gun, so they should be able to do this independently. Assistance might be needed for the first lesson until the students learn the curling and clamping techniques.
Supply List
Materials • 2 empty aluminum cans • Sharp scissors • Corn holder (to poke a hole in the can to begin cutting) • Ruler • Permanent marker (2 colors) • Needle-nose pliers • 2-4 cotton balls • 2”x2” circle of fabric • Hot glue gun with glue stick
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2021
4.9
873reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master's Degree in Education from Delaware State College
I used to make these chairs all the time when I was 10 years old. It's a unique, fun and creative hobby! I spent hours making chairs and other can crafts, long before the Internet with pictures and instructions. I just made them up! I wanted to share my expertise with you.Reviews
Live Group Class
$36
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
1-2 learners per class
