Threads of Production: Weaving Art & Agriculture

Subtitle: 
K-12 Educator Workshop
Activity Type: 
Workshop
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Presenter: 
Multiple
Date: 
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - 18:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201)
Contact Person: 
Maja Konitzer
Contact Email: 
majab@pitt.edu
Event Web Site: 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/threads-of-production-weaving-arts-and-agriculture-…
Cost: 
$10

Join the Global Studies Center as we continue our programming as part of the Global Sustainability Series by meeting at Contemporary Craft. This workshop will focus on PA Common Core standards related to agriculture, sustainability, and renewable and natural resources. It will include a faculty led presentation, a hands-on art activity that can be done with students, and a walk through the upcoming Fiber Arts International Exhibit at Contemporary Craft.

Dinner and Act 48 credits will be provided.

Date: Friday, May 13, 2022

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201)

Cost: $10

Hands-on Activity:
Join Contemporary Craft instructor and paper maker Katy Dement, as she leads everyone in making simple small square Hand made paper collages. The projects will include"pocket mining" for single use plastics to include as well as imagery featuring reclaimed materials from packaging.

UCIS Unit: 
Global Studies Center
Non-University Sponsors: 
Contemporary Craft
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
No