Press release from UNC Asheville:
UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio has announced three online summer camps, starting June 22.
Rockin’ Paper Scissors is five days of ‘paper mechanics’ designing and constructing shapes and models out of paper. We will look at traditional paper art techniques like papel picado and Victorian articulated paper dolls, as well as modern paper artists and designers for inspiration. Participants will learn elements of pop-up book design, stop motion animation, constructing architectural models, translating 2D pattern designs into 3D shapes, and creating layered paper cut art. Recommended age 11+, due to use of scalpels and super glue. There will be a twice daily online check in, as well as video tutorials. All materials will be included in the kit. Course runs June 22 – 26. $90 pp.
Dyeing For A Picnic is five days of textile crafts. Participants will dye fabric, hand sew, create a hand bound journal, make reusable beeswax food wraps and learn cord knotting techniques. Recommended age 11+, with adult supervision – participants will be using chemical dye and will need access to the stove to melt beeswax. All materials are included in the kit and there will be a daily check in and video tutorials. Course runs July 13 – 17. $70 pp.
Hammer Time is a five day tool literacy class. Participants will learn how to use the hand tools provided in their kit by building their own tool caddy and then creating sculptures out of wood, wire and found objects. This class is recommended for 11+ with supervision, due to the use of hammers, nails, wood glue and sharp objects. There will be daily check ins and video tutorials. Course runs July 27 – 31. $160 pp.
More information is available at https://steamstudio.unca.edu/projects/community-tool-school/
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