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Family Arts Program:
"My Stuff in a Box"
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A 5 wk course for preteens & parents transforming personal treasures into art.
Real Gift Boxes
Everyone collects something, even if it’s not on purpose. Think of those single earrings you can’t bear to throw out. Sometimes it is a matter of holding on to that spare part, whether coffee pot or vacuum cleaner. Children are natural hoarders… old toys, books, baseball cards, etc.
A project based on this idea seemed like it would fine common ground between middle school teens and their parents. I called the project, “My Stuff in a Box.”
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Silver Time
These objects felt like they went together because of their similar colors. – Camilla |
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| Camilla displays her box. |
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Where Will It Fall?
"This box is about life and you never know what you're going to get."
– Jackson
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The Threads That Play My Heart
Children don't define who I am,
they simply warm my soul.
The seam that keeps me together.
– Lydia
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| Jungle Theater – Jordan |
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TIME
– Mary (Jackson's mom) |
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| Wheels - Moveable, fast engine. Love them. Fast rotation, tricks. – Lucy |
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| Cynthia, Lucy's mother, stays focused. |
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Lucy
She is beautiful, Chinese, Born the Year of the Rat, brings double happiness, Loves jewelry, the beach and has a bit of her mom (the snake). – Cynthia |
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My Rose
Inspired by a quote from the book, "The Little Prince" and what makes things meaningful. The box contains the quote and a copy of an original illustration of the little Prince. – Rita (Camilla's mom!)
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| Danielle's gift to her sister |
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| Martinez and Sapphire Rose (Lydia's children) |
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Our composite sculpture using all 15 boxes!
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