Relax and Explore Crafts of Different Cultures
Feeling the effects of too much schoolwork or screen time? Join us to relax and unwind by exploring and creating crafts projects from different cultures.
We will take a look at the roles that crafts have played throughout history and in various cultures. We will also discuss the purposes of crafts in the modern world, including relaxation, artistic expression and communication. Then students will learn techniques and practice skills needed for various crafts. They will take on independent projects using fibers, textiles and mixed media. The class will help students develop fine tactile skills and discover leisure activities that can help them reduce stress for years to come.
What You Will Learn
- Examine crafts throughout history and in various cultures
- Discuss the purposes of crafts
- Investigate the different types of crafts
- Complete a project using fibers and textiles
- Complete a project using mixed media
- Identify their favorite crafts and find sources to help them develop further craft skills
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Course Number: ART-90057
Credit: 0.00 unit(s)
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7/6/2020 - 7/10/2020
$200
In-class
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CLASS TYPE:
In-class, Traditional Classroom instruction
Friet, Lorrie, MFA Design - University Mississippi
BFA - Oklahoma Statue University
Lorrie Blackard Friet is an educator specializing in creating STEAM curriculum. Friet is a practicing artist with paintings in collections worldwide. In San Diego, Friet is the featured artist at Tower 23 Hotel. Each spring, Friet leads students to add on to the mural surrounding the joint-use field at Pacific Beach Elementary. This mural will be 1000' in length when complete. Friet is passionate about the ocean and is currently the senior instructor at San Diego Floating Lab. This program explores the wonders of the ocean with San Diego county students and visitors from Arizona, Colorado and Mexico. Friet is a board member of Spiral Pacific, a non-profit dedicated to global marine conservation.
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POLICIES:
1st meeting mandatory.
Early enrollment advised.
No UCSD parking permit required.
No visitors permitted.
Pre-enrollment required.
No refunds after: 6/29/2020.
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NOTE:
This is a middle school level course.
| DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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| 7/6/2020 | Mon | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 208, UCSD Extension University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/7/2020 | Tue | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 208, UCSD Extension University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/8/2020 | Wed | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 208, UCSD Extension University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/9/2020 | Thu | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 208, UCSD Extension University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
| 7/10/2020 | Fri | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Room 208, UCSD Extension University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Pre-College Programs department at 858-534-0804 or precollege@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.