Bring a Child to Class with You! Upcycling: Green Arts & Crafts at The Scrap Box.
Join the Green Arts Evolution! Upcycling is the artistic, inventive use of recycled/reused materials. This innovative series offers monthly ‘hands-on’ classes that creatively explore ‘green ways’ by using unusual and everyday recycled materials in the creation of art and craft projects.
Five classes will be held on location and under the direction of the artists connected to Ann Arbor’s premier art-centered non-profit ‘green business,’ The Scrap Box. For over 25 years, materials usually headed to the landfill have found new life through the artists, teachers and children that frequent The Scrap Box. This unique setting is where creativity and recycling join forces, generating unique artistic expressions while promoting a ‘greener’ Earth.
These classes promote imagination and are suitable for a wide range of ages and interests. In addition to art, we will also be making references to the science, technology, engineering & math related to the projects. This model demonstrates the way adults can enhance conversations about the math and science that is embedded in everyday activities, thereby developing children’s thinking skills and engaging interest in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math). Handouts of directions and activity extensions will be provided.
Connecting this approach to Scrap Box materials provides an opportunity to emphasize reusing, recycling, and re-envisioning solid waste materials in our community while promoting creative self-expression.
Well-known professional local artists and art teachers, including Karen Gallup, Suzanne Higgins, and Nels Nelson will teach these classes. Family Math and Science connections will be contributed by Tasha Lebow, program manager at UM School of Education’s Programs for Educational Opportunity.
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| 5 Inter-generational classes offered by The Scrap Box from August to December 2010:
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Saturday, December 4th, 2010 (10-11:30 am): Jewelry
You are invited to bring a child (or friend, or come by yourself) to become a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) jewelry designer by learning to use transfer foil, foam, tubes and other Scrap Box do-das. Learn design principles, and how to turn one piece into a collection, like the professionals do!
Under the direction of Nels Nelson-one of Ann Arbor’s most successful fine jewelry designers for 35 years-you will participate in innovative ‘upcycle’ techniques that magically transform Scrap Box materials into art to wear and impress. Workshop fee is $10 for adults (ages 14 & up) & $5 for children (ages 7-13). This includes all materials & tools needed for the project, which will be held at The Scrap Box.
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Saturday, August 7th, 2010 (10-11:30 am): Wildflowers
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You are invited to bring a child (or friend, or come by yourself) to become familiar with Upcycling, the inventive, artistic use of recyclable materials. Participants will create beautiful permanent flowers, for various uses, from plastic bottles. Science content will emphasize botanical functions of flowers and other principles of botany. Effective ways of recycling will also be discussed.
Professional designer, Nels Nelson, will teach this class for ages 7 & up. Workshop fee is $10 for adults (ages 14 & up) & $5 for children (ages 7-13). This includes all materials & tools needed for the project, which will be held at The Scrap Box.
Saturday, September 11th, 2010 (10-11:30 am): Pop Up Cards & Books
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You are invited to bring a child (or friend, or come by yourself) to become familiar with paper engineering. We’ll start with the construction of a ‘burrito book’, which will store your copies of samples of pop-up card techniques. Participants will create buildings, animals, and other surprises from simple cuts and folds that will ‘pop’ into three dimensions to impress young and old alike. Creativity is boundless in this activity that helps develop spatial reasoning skills while teaching impressive techniques that adults and children will be able to use in unlimited ways for their future projects.
Tasha Lebow, program manager for UM’s Programs for Educational Opportunity will teach techniques from Family Math, Family Science along with some of the amazing techniques of Bob Sabuda, premier pop-up artist whose work is in the Museum of Modern Art. Workshop fee is $10 for adults (ages 14 & up) & $5 for children (ages 7-13). This includes all materials & tools needed for the project, which will be held at The Scrap Box.
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 (10-11:30 am): Masks
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You are invited to bring a child (or friend, or come by yourself) to become familiar with exploring many ways to incorporate recyclables into playful alternatives to “store-bought” costumes and alter egos. The discussion will include the multicultural use of masks worldwide and how Halloween in America--a beloved and sometimes controversial celebration--has become a melding of diverse beliefs, ancient customs and personal expression.
Renowned local artist, Karen Gallop, will be the instructor of masks in this class for ages 7 & up. Workshop fee is $10 for adults (ages 14 & up) & $5 for children (ages 7-13). This includes all materials & tools needed for the project, which will be held at The Scrap Box.
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Saturday, November 13th, 2010 (10-11:30 am): Kaleidoscopes
You are invited to bring a child (or friend, or come by yourself) to become familiar with making kaleidoscopes from found objects from the Scrap Box. Principles of reflection, refraction and symmetry will shine a light on the science of kaleidoscopes. Though this popular toy was invented in the early 1800’s, it’s still relevant today in an "upcycle" way, as you build your kaleidoscope with recyclables and green-thinking techniques.
Suzanne Higgins, Art Instructor for Daycroft Montessori School, will lead this project. Workshop fee is $10 for adults (ages 14 & up) & $5 for children (ages 7-13). This includes all materials & tools needed for the project, which will be held at The Scrap Box.
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