The Art Of the African Wrap Doll
Overview
| Program Description: |
This 90 minute workshop is based on the 18th century traditional art form rooted in African American culture. Students are taught the basic techniques necessary to create their own three dimensional c... Read more
This 90 minute workshop is based on the 18th century traditional art form rooted in African American culture. Students are taught the basic techniques necessary to create their own three dimensional characters. This modern adaptation of the art form challenges the students to think outside of the box during the design and construction based on the recy-clable materials provided During the process as confidence is built the discussion is lead on the environment, bullying, art history or African American culture based on the needs of the teacher/student.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
PK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
Workshop |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
90 min minutes |
| Availability: |
all year |
Requirements
| Program Can Serve: |
Dance |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
art supplies, glue, scissors, fabric, bottles, cd"s, feathers, shells, caps, buttons, found items ,tablecloths, newspaper All items |
| Materials School Provides: |
Table for work Area, desk & chair for students, electrical outlet, Parking on school grounds for unloading**** |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
classroom setting one table w/ electrical outlet access for supplies |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Social Studies |
| Art Form: |
Visual Art |
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