Camp Carlos: Sew Far, Sew Good
JUL 13MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM
festivalscienceall-ageseducationalfamily-friendly
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July 13-17 | Ages 7-9 For thousands of years, clothing and wearable art have told stories about who we are and what we are capable of doing. Taking inspiration from the draped garments seen in Greek sculpture, as well as wearable and symbolic objects throughout the Carlos Museum—from masquerade traditions in the African galleries to beaded bags in the Art of the Americas—campers will explore the world of wearable art. Through hands-on making led by teaching artist Sara Perez, students will develop sewing skills (both hand and machine) and experiment with fabric manipulation techniques to create their own expressive wearable artworks. About the teaching artist Sara Perez, a self-described bringer of whimsy and sass, builds small things with a whole lot of heart. Sara is a costume designer, fiber artist, arts educator, and a fairy godmother. Her creative journey started dancing with trees and at the ballet barre as a small child, her love of making started early and runs deep. Sara has a
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Michael C. Carlos MuseumNEIGHBORHOODDruid Hills
TYPEmuseum
ADDRESS571 South Kilgo Cir NE 3rd floor, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
PARKINGdeck
PRACTICAL
TIMES9 AM
AGEall-ages
