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Winter Art Camp: Passport to Haiti, The Pearl of the Antilles
with Laurie Witzkowski, Julie Boada, Gustavo Boada
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9:00-10:05am- Metal Work: Dreams in Silver w/ Gustavo Boada
Brought to Latin America by the Spanish, repujado or repoussé is a metalworking technique. Get inspired by Haitian metal relief art, and then work with Artist Gustavo Boada to learn the techniques of metal tooling to create a beautiful silver foiled picture.
10:10-11:10am- Construction Arts: Terrific Tap-Tap Art w/ Laurie Witzkowski
Buses and trucks are the main form of public transportation in Haiti. Called tap-taps, because people tap on the side of the vehicle to signal when they need a ride, they have colorful designs and all over them. Work with Artist Laurie Witzkowski to decorate your very own art bus, using all sorts of reuse materials.
11:10-12:15pm- Mixed Media: Spectacular Sequin Bottles w/ Julie Boada
Haiti is famous for its sparkling and vivid folk art, often made with recycled and “found” materials such as old bottles and cans. Join Artist Julie Boada as you create your own fantastic vessel decorated with sequins, buttons, and other reuse materials.