ArtCamp 2011

ArtCamp is a time to experiment with materials and ideas, collaborate on group pieces, be outside and play with the elements. The morning runs from 9am-noon. We had great weather this year, inspiring student artists. I am grateful for the efforts of everyone who took part. Thanks!


Themes of ArtCamp 2011
Week 1 Animal Architecture
Week 2 Somebody Else's Garbage: transforming found materials
Week 3 Disguise
Week 4 Stories

The Flow
-gathering play activities
-meeting and games, stories, intro to art project
-art project
-snack
-freeplay or games at the park


Freeplay
-chalk
-weaving
-tent construction
-big clay
-bubbles
-ramps and balls
-waterplay
-pipe cleaner construction
-building with cups
-drawing
-blocks
-food colour mix
-painting

Animal Architecture Projects
-spider webs
-bird's nests and eggs
-bird paintings
-big clay (potter's clay recycled)
- mat board marble runs 

Found Material Projects
-magazine and paste paper collage
-transform a box
-foam core scrap assemblage
-mat board marble runs

Disguise Projects
-animal camouflage: paperclay animals with backgrounds
-mix a family of colours
- monochromatic paintings
-papier mache masks

Story Projects
-The Fisherman and his Wife: wish collages
-Jack and the Beanstalk: giant paintings
-The Elves and the Shoemaker: little people from wood forms and felt and fairy houses
-Aesops Fables, The Tortoise and the Hare: Shadow puppets and stained glass windows

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