ETH (0893) 612 - Exploring the Arts: Handcraft and Healing

Credits: 3.00

Students will explore contemporary and traditional crafts made by hand in various media (e.g. fiber, clay, papercraft) in terms of education contexts and personal growth/development. Topics such as community weaving projects, yarn bombing and guerrilla art, and the development of sensory skills through hand-made objects will be addressed.

Free Note: Open to all majors

Course Learning Goals: Students will

Reflect on their unique craft history and experience and consider the educational applications
Examine how particular craft materials teach us something special about form, color, texture, value, harmony, and other elements and principles?
Explore issues of form and function
Research the roles of tradition, innovation, centering, and relaxation in craft tradition
Create craft-centered lesson plans and other educational materials and applications
Create a vibrant craft community