Whimsical and Wonderful Creatures (Textile Art) for ages 9-12 (in person)

Course description

Take inspiration from a field trip to The Minneapolis Institute of Art and the works of artists like Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Klee. Learn about Hmong story cloths and the quilts by Gee's Bend artists. Take inspiration to embroider, needle felt, sew, and stuff to create imaginative stuffed, sculptural creatures and 2D fabric collages. Family and friends will be invited at the end of the week to take a look at the wild and whimsical menagerie. / No class on Thursday this week.

Open to students ages 9-12. Students must meet the age requirement by August 1, 2025. Please review our complete Summer Youth Camps Policies as well as our General Policies before completing your registration. Information about extended care options for ages 6-12 through Children's Theatre Company are included in the Summer Youth Camps Policies page.

Required materials

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity.

What to bring
Please bring a packed lunch each day. No nuts please.

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.