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All items - art supplies, glue, scissors, fabric, bottles, cd"s, feathers, shells, caps, buttons, found items, tablecloths, newspaper.

Table for work Area, desk & chair for students, electrical outlet, Parking on school grounds for unloading****

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.

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 confidence through learning about African American traditions.
I can respect my peers more with knowledge of our differing traditions.
I can talk to my peers about the importance of the past and how it influences the present.

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 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 recyclable materials provided. During the program, the teaching artists lead discussions on the environment, bullying, art history or African American culture based on the needs of the teacher/students.

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.