| Program Description: | This 90 minute workshop is based on the 18th century traditional wrap doll art form rooted in African American culture. Students are taught the basic techniques necessary to create their own three dim... Read more
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| Cost Per Student: | $10 |
| Available to Grade(s): | 6, 7, 8 |
| Program Can Serve: | Dance |
| Art Form: | Visual Art |
| Curriculum Focus: | Social Studies |
| Program Type: | Grade Level Program |
| Integration Continuum Level: | Alignment |
| # of Visits: | 1 |
| Length of Visit: | 90 min |
| Program Format: | In-School Workshop |
| Availability: | all year |
| Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: | 420 |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: | no |
| Meeting Method: | Email, Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: | All items - art supplies, glue, scissors, fabric, bottles, cd"s, feathers, shells, caps, buttons, found items, tablecloths, newspaper. |
| 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: | Programs should take place in individual classrooms, with one table w/ electrical outlet access for supplies **Hot Glue station is set up in classroom. we assign one staff at glue station. |
| Program Learning Objective: | I can understand the rich cultural tradition behind the African wrap doll. I can repurpose used materials to create works of art using African American tradition I can feel greater self c... Read more
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| Additional Notes: | We travel from Mansfield, MA (1.5 hours of travel). Because of this, our preference is to work with all classes on same day.We also pre book snow days for all winter workshops .We are rea... Read more
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| Parent Engagement Opportunities: | This is a great program for volunteers. It provides an opportunity for dialogue between students and caretakers to discuss difficult topics. Volunteers can assist with encouraging students to think outside of box. |
