Crafting for the Fun of It - Continues!

In Crafting for the Fun of It, campers will explore a variety of crafts involving various fibers and techniques as they discover their “true crafting passions”. Crafters will learn hand and machine sewing skills that will be applied to a fabulous project of their own choosing from a tote bag, drawstring backpack, pajama shorts, pants or even a simple skirt. Material for these projects may be beautiful pre-made fabrics or created by tie dye or sharpie design. Embroidery techniques and skills will be learned and applied to embellish projects throughout the week. Learning to knit, crochet, macrame, weave or needlepoint are all possibilities for developing life-long hobbies and projects. Creating handmade placemats, trivets or coasters is also a “choice option” for applying these skills. Students will also discover the fun of decoupage, an art that uses recycled items to make meaningful gifts to share. Yarn painting and bead mosaics will also be introduced. Each day, crafters will be introduced to different crafting techniques in a group setting as well as have “choice time” to develop their own artistry around specific projects and crafting skills of their preference.

Teacher Bio: Annie has been a teacher for over 30 years. She has taught math to students grades 5-12 throughout Colorado. Annie has a masters in mathematics and ties numbers into all that she sees and does - integrating crafting and math through a variety of visual and connective components. Whatever Annie is teaching, she loves when her students have a “visual understanding” of what they are learning. Annie is an outstanding knitter and sewer and has shared her passion for crafting in the summers at Kent Denver. Annie hopes to share her love of math and art while exploring different crafts during this week-long class.

Room: Visual Art Room Subject: Crafting Time: 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Materials Fee: $55

Lunch can be purchased through Kent Denver for all classes below 50 in number. Students may bring their own lunch.