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
INSTRUCTOR:
Friet, Lorrie, MFA Design - University Mississippi
BFA - Oklahoma Statue University
Lorrie Friet is an instructor, artist and adventurer with an MFA degree and art in collections worldwide. She is an artist consultant for beautifulpb.org, implementing street murals to enhance pathways for pedestrians and bicyclist. She is also a senior instructor of SD Floating lab, teaching marine sciene to San Diego county students and visitors from Arizona, Colorado and Mexico.
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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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. | TBD |
| 7/7/2020 | Tue | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | TBD |
| 7/8/2020 | Wed | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | TBD |
| 7/9/2020 | Thu | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | TBD |
| 7/10/2020 | Fri | 1:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | TBD |
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.