Camp Plans and Spidermans

Hello world!

Here at Kidstreet we are deep in the swing of getting ready for camp!  We are finding fun projects, planning celebratory lessons, and geeking out about all of the crazy art we will be making this summer! Here is a photo of us digging into the curriculum planning process:

Note the deep thinking, and art making courtesy of Phin!

Want more info about summer camps including schedules and registration details?  Check out our 2013 Camp Catalogue here:

 http://issuu.com/lillstreet/docs/summercamp2103

In the meanwhile, we are getting ready to start our Spring class Session on Monday.  We're also having a great time doing birthday parties with kids.  Last weekend, teaching-artist extraordinaire Amber worked on an action-packed Spiderman birthday party.  Check out her brilliant example pieces:

Hi, I'm Alice, the 2012-2013 Kidstreet Artist in Residence!

Hello!

I'm writing to introduce myself to the Kidstreet community.  My name is Alice, and I'm the Kidstreet Artist in Residence from 2012-2013.  What does that mean?  I'm an artist (most of my work has to do with collaborating with young people, although I also make prints and textiles) who is around to brainstorm, make goody bags, help out with classes, talk to our students and help make Kidstreet wonderful for the next several months.  You'll also see my updates, and reflections on Kidstreet programming here on the blog...

I'm very lucky to be at the Art Institute studying Art Education in addition to hanging out at Lill Street, which means I have teaching, facilitating and hanging out with young people on the brain at most times.  My research right now is on immaginative narratives in art and the FUTURE!  

Here's some of my work:

Finally, Birthday Parties at Lill Street have been amazing for the past few months!  Check out some of these pictures of work made at a recent cat and dog themed collage party: