{"id":9834,"date":"2026-09-28T11:52:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.creativeengagement.ie\/?p=9834"},"modified":"2026-09-28T11:52:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:52:33","slug":"davis-college-mallow-co-cork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creativeengagement.ie\/index.php\/davis-college-mallow-co-cork\/","title":{"rendered":"Davis College, Mallow, Co. Cork"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Harper’s bird illustrations in Marquetry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Davis College Creative Engagement Project invited Transition Year and 5th-year students to bridge the gap between art and construction through the traditional craft of marquetry. Collaborating with crafts-person John Hewer, students designed a permanent decorative installation for the school building inspired by artist Charley Harper. Known for “minimal realism,” Harper\u2019s bold geometric bird designs provided the perfect blueprint for marquetry a technique of fitting wood veneers into intricate patterns. Students led the process, moving from paper prototypes to final wood selection. This cross-curricular initiative integrated Art & Maths by mapping geometric shapes and scaling designs.Wood Technology involved understanding material properties and sustainable sourcing. History was explored in the heritage of the craft. Students developed technical precision and a deep sense of pride. This project exemplifies how hands-on innovation fosters both creative independence and student well-being. We are so proud of the creativity, technical skill, and teamwork shown by everyone involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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