Summer Camp Week 6: Week of Fun!
MONDAY: Fiber Arts
For this extra fun week of summer camp, we’re bringing you a different teaching artist and theme EACH DAY! Sign up for individual days a la carte, or come along for the full weeklong ride through various art forms and modes of expression!
Mon: Fiber Arts
In this camp, students will begin to learn about the history of fiber arts and the transition we’re seeing from knitting, sewing and weaving being perceived as pure utility and craft to a respected art movement.
We will learn the basics of knitting (casting on, knit stitch, binding off) and possibly progress to using different yarns in one piece or learning a more advanced stitch based on students’ understanding and interest. Artists will be able to bring their small knitting project home. We will also create a piece of weaving as a group, inspired by artist Joyce J. Scott.
About the instructor: Mads
I’m an artist constantly interested in exploring new mediums. I appreciate developing techniques and honing craft, but I also really value the joy of exploring different ways one can create art without the pressure of perfect execution. While creativity does result in a product, the self expression that that product conveys is so valuable, whether the artist has fully mastered their craft or not. Art is how we explore and express ourselves.
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Mon: Fiber Arts with Mads
Tues: Words, words, words! with Camille
Wed: What ISN’T art? The World of Watercolor with Amy Wike
Thurs: Face Painting: You Are the Canvas with Eunbi
Fri: Drag Camp! with Ever