Today was the second and final day of the workshop weekend and the entire Summer Camp program. The kids were so excited to be back and get started working on the next lesson. Kelly introduced the next lesson on creating alien freak flags. Once again construction paper was passed out and the kids got to sketch out their ideas using colored pencils, markers and oil pastels. It wasn't long before they began picking out cardboard for their flags covering them in paint and/or fabric. Everyone was working diligently for a while, and then it was time for the kids to take their snack break.
After the break, the kids took their flags around from station to station, adding things like yarn, glitter, more paint and fabric, and beads. Mary gave a stenciling demonstration to everyone which the kids really enjoyed.
The rest of the work-time was spent working on their freak flags & finishing up their wearable sculptures if needed. About 30 minutes before parents came to pick up their kids, everyone participated in the Alien Fashion Show/Parade, first showing off their wearable sculptures then their freak flags. The kids were having such a fun time!!
It was a bittersweet time for the Artstream Campers due to it being the last workshop of the summer. Throughout our time this summer, we met some incredibly talented and creative kids who will no doubt grow up to accomplish some amazing things!! It was a learning experience, not just for the kids, but for us as well. As pre-service art educators, we were given the opportunity to work with children ages ranging from 6 to 13 years old, helping them with their art and teaching them techniques they could use in the future. It was a wonderful experience that we will carry with us into our futures as art educators. A BIG thank you to everyone who helped make this program a success!!! And many thanks to the parents and kids who made Alien Art Camp possible!
After the break, the kids took their flags around from station to station, adding things like yarn, glitter, more paint and fabric, and beads. Mary gave a stenciling demonstration to everyone which the kids really enjoyed.
The rest of the work-time was spent working on their freak flags & finishing up their wearable sculptures if needed. About 30 minutes before parents came to pick up their kids, everyone participated in the Alien Fashion Show/Parade, first showing off their wearable sculptures then their freak flags. The kids were having such a fun time!!
It was a bittersweet time for the Artstream Campers due to it being the last workshop of the summer. Throughout our time this summer, we met some incredibly talented and creative kids who will no doubt grow up to accomplish some amazing things!! It was a learning experience, not just for the kids, but for us as well. As pre-service art educators, we were given the opportunity to work with children ages ranging from 6 to 13 years old, helping them with their art and teaching them techniques they could use in the future. It was a wonderful experience that we will carry with us into our futures as art educators. A BIG thank you to everyone who helped make this program a success!!! And many thanks to the parents and kids who made Alien Art Camp possible!