YSAC: Instrumental Textiles: Upcycling as an Artform (Ages 8-12)

This class is part of our 3 week Youth Summer Art Camp (YSAC). This class can be purchased individually or as part of a full package (Mon-Fri June 24-July 12, 9am-4pm). CLICK HERE to view full program. ALL SALES FINAL, NO REFUNDS.

DATE: July 1-3, 2024 (Mon-Wed)

TIME: 1pm-4pm

As a music therapist and weaver, Jamie Blumenthal combs her knowledge of these art forms to bring campers a remarkable arts experience.  

Campers will engage in playing instruments from all over the world to create a group atmosphere of cooperation and communication.  We will explore the materials that the instruments are made from and where the materials come from.  This will be a jumping off point to further explore the materials that are in the things we use every day such as our clothing. 

We will create small weavings from upcycled textiles. Campers, please bring in lightweight scarves made from silk, polyester, thin T shirts with and without holes that can no longer be worn, thin athletic wear such as rash guards that are too stretched to wear.  These items will be cut up and upcycled to make small weavings. Thus, keeping these textiles out of landfill!

Please bring a brown bag lunch. Complimentary snacks will be provided by SebArts, 12pm-1pm on each day.

About the Instructor:

Jamie Blumenthal has an MA in Psychology with a concentration in music therapy from Antioch University, Santa Barbara and a BA in Music Therapy, minor in Psychology from Montclair State University, in New Jersey. Worked in music therapy for 40+ years. Have been involved in fiber arts since I was a child. Have taken many classes and workshops in weaving at Mendocino College in Ukiah and with well known weavers.