High School Fibers Summer Program

Program Information

Program length: 
3 weeks
Session dates: 
June 26, 2010 - July 17, 2010
Second session: 
July 18, 2010 - August 9, 2010
Cost: 

$4325

Audition/portfolio: 
No, an audition/portfolio is not required
Age range: 

This program is open to students who will complete grades 9-12 during the 2009-10 school year.

Admission: 

We are currently accepting applications for this program. Students will be notified of their admission on a rolling basis.

Session 1 (June 26 - July 17)

Two-hour studio course: Soft Construction will introduce the materials and techniques historically associated with fibers or the "soft arts." Students will use a variety of techniques to create innovative fiber-based work such as felting, papermaking, sewing, weaving and crocheting.

One-hour studio course: Jewelry Design will introduce a variety of techniques used in the creation of jewelry. Students will explore innovative approaches to traditional forms such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

Two-hour studio course in two-dimensional discipline (view list)

Evening tutorial twice a week

Visual Arts Studio Seminar

Session 2 (July 18 - August 9)

Two-hour studio course: Surface Design will explore a variety of traditional and innovative fibers techniques and surface treatments. Students will explore such processes as batik, shibori, African mud cloth, embroidery, fabric-dying and papermaking.

One-hour studio course: Book Arts will cover basic materials and techniques associated with bookbinding. Students will explore the book as a form for presenting art-making methods or working sequentially.

Two-hour studio course in two-dimensional discipline (view list)

Evening tutorial twice a week

Visual Arts Studio Seminar

Prerequisite

No previous experience of portfolio required.

How to apply: HS Division

We are currently accepting applications for this program! You can apply online ($45 fee) or by mail ($60).

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