Sat, Dec 7: 9am-Noon
at The Newport Theater: 956 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Our “Art-Making Playground” series lets artists and educators put their hands on new tools and materials, as well as learn new ways to work with the ones they already use.  Workshops alternate between demonstrations and “play time,” during which participants can try things out for themselves.  Our “wearable art” tools will include shrinky-dink jewelry making, upcycling t-shirts, hat/headband design and construction, and more.  You’ll have the opportunity to test out multiple ways of joining fabric without a sewing machine and discover how hard it is to stop making shrink film charms once you get started.

Participants will:

·      Be introduced to a variety of art-making projects which balance affordable materials with freedom for students to experiment and play.

·      Identify points of science, math, and social-emotional integration.

·      Have time to experiment freely with the tools and materials presented while networking with their peers.

·      Trade their own discoveries, ideas, tips, and tools with other workshop participants.

Workshop facilitated by Emily Leonard