TAKE MY WORD FOR IT!
creative writing and recycled arts camp, summer 2009
for girls, ages 9 - 12
Sondra Hall, camp director • 510.388.1548
sondralynnhall@gmail.com
"Take My Word For It!" Creative Writing and Recycled Arts Camp for Girls offers a unique combination of hands-on art making and creative writing. This summer, artist and teacher, Daphne Ruff, will be joining us to teach recycled arts. Her wearable
sculptures, made from recycled materials, have been seen in installations, performances and videos. Currently she designs and sells purses from recycled materials and teaches art, and art history, at
The Academy, in Berkeley.
What is Take My Word For It Camp
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Our morning session is devoted to recycled arts. From 9:00 am until 12:30 pm you’ll learn how things we throw away can be transformed into wearable fashion!
Over the course of 2 weeks, you’ll be steeped in designing, constructing and embellishing your outfits. At the end of the session you will be able strut your
designs down the runway in a fashion show for family & friends!
After lunch (you bring your own), you’ll dive into words with creative writing teacher, Sondra Hall. In a safe, supportive environment, you’ll have the chance to explore the joys of the written word and to experience writing as an adventure into creativity!
You want more details? Here they are:
Our camp takes place at Tehiyah Day School in El Cerrito. A map & contact info will be provided when you register. Camp begins at 9:00 with a check-in. During that time we review work we did the previous day, current goings-on in our lives and any new “ah-ha” moments.
In the morning, artist and teacher Daphne Ruff will teach campers how to turn an ordinary cardboard box into haute couture! They’ll begin by sketching a unique design for their costume, exploring fantasy personas and/or “knocking off” their favorite fashion designer. Campers will then begin creating their costume from a variety of recycled materials such as plastic tablecloths, fabric, bubble wrap, and of course the ever-versatile cardboard box. Each girl will make a complete outfit plus a pair shoes and a hat to accompany it. Then they’ll prepare for the fabulous runway show at the end of the 2-week session.
Daphne uses a variety of assemblage techniques, and will teach the girls how to sew on recycled materials.
In addition, collage and painting techniques will be incorporated into the artistic process enabling the girls to put their unique signature on their outfit.
Creative writing teacher and camp director Sondra Hall leads the afternoon session. Using a wide array of thought provoking and fun writing activities, Sondra encourages campers to explore unchartered creative territory. The girls will write individually, as well as collaboratively, and will work towards the final project – a reading to be held in conjunction with the fashion show at the end of the 2 weeks.
Sondra teaches her unique creative writing program, “Take My Word For It!” in 5 east bay elementary schools, and also leads writing workshops for middle and high school students.
Camp dates 2009:
Session A (2 weeks)
June 29 - July 10
9 am - 5 pm
Session B (2 weeks)
July 13 - July 24
9 am - 5 pm
Session C (1 week, 1/2 day)
July 27 – 31
(creative writing only)
2 pm - 5 pm
Camp fees 2009:
$630 per 2 week, full day session, plus a $30 materials fee,
$660 Total
$315 for 1 week, 1/2 day session
(Session C only), no materials fee
The girls bring their own lunch and we serve snack each day.
To register:
Please contact Sondra Hall at sondralynnhall@gmail.com to inquire about space.
Click HERE to download the registration form.
Sondra Hall
510 388-1548
sondralynnhall@gmail.com
Daphne Ruff
510-306-4289
daphneruff@yahoo.com