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Summer Art Camp: #magazine beads: DIY: #kids crafts

Magazine Beads: Initial Bead Hanging

DIY: #Kid Crafts

summer camp activity

I think the kids did a great job at creating their own magazine bead initial hangings.

It has been rewarding and fulfilling teaching again. The last time I taught in a formal setting was Otis/Parsons senior design. This time was a lot more relaxing, messy, and tons of fun, especially for me!

All the art projects were done with items found around the home, cardboard, finger paint and old magazines and catalogs. Plus a little glue and lots of laughter!

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4th of July

                                                                        Happy 4th of July!

I have been teaching art (recycled art) at summer camp once a week for the past month. This week being the 4th of July, the kids did decoupage -

the decoration of a surface with applied paper cut-outs, often finished with varnish or lacquer, in this case, glue. ORIGIN 1960s: French, from découper ‘cut out’

- paper lanterns that I had from past parties at my home, lets just say they had seen better days.  Instead of tossing them out they now have a new purpose.......

Happy 4th of July!

We also made newspaper sailor hats!

Have a safe and fun filled day!

 

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 craft |kraft|
noun

• an activity involving skill in making things by hand:  
• (crafts) work or objects made by hand:

Some of you may know that I am a fashion designer by trade and some may not. What I want to say is that I am thrilled to have given my first sewing lessons to a tween this past week.

Yes, I taught design and construction at Otis/Parson and have worked with top designers and ran my own clothing company for years. But, I have to say it was a thrill to begin to pass on my knowledge to a new generation!

The revolution of DIY and Crafting:

the young are embracing a time honored skill.

Finding the rewards in creating something for themselves out of their

own imagination & creativity!

Room Mom-Class Project-Greek gods

The painting of the "Greek Gods" continues!

"Greek Goddess"

The Final Product!

Onto the next Room Mom project: Valentine Day Party! 

We will be decorating bags, handing out cards and some fun games.......Keeping it simple and just enjoying the laughter of the children......