Marianne Collins

Kid's Fabric Fun/ Adult Drawing Class in Stellarton

Posted on 28 March 2013

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With the help of Paul Corbin and Stellarton Recreation I put on a week-long kids camp and a day-long adult class at the Town Hall.  On July 14th, I had the pleasure of teaching a group of wonderful ladies. Using graphite and charcoal, we concentrated on proportion, shading and observation and the techniques involved. Kid's Fabric Fun ran August 13th-17th and we had a blast making puppets, 3D fabric animals, woven bracelets, woven art, and pompom creatures.  Thanks Stellarton!

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Art Circus

Posted on 6 June 2012

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On Monday the 12th, in the week of March Break I taught a class at the Art Galley of Peterborough from 9am-12pm for ages 4-7 and from 1pm-4pm for ages 8-12. Art Circus: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the circus! Paint a clown face, decorate your tent with banners and patterns.  Let your imagination soar above the big top as you add a trapeze swinger or tightrope walker.

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Windows under the Water

Posted on 6 June 2012

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Tuesday March 13th I taught Windows under the Water. It was a half day camp which ran 9am-12pm for ages 4-7 and 1pm-4pm for ages 8-12.  Look at the shapes and colours of the beautiful underwater world.  Learn to create a stained glass effect with paper, glue, stencils and paint.  Create a light-catching 'stained glass' artwork to hang in your window and watch as the sun brings your seascape to life.

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Nature Story

Posted on 6 June 2012

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During March Break I gave a class called "Nature Story" (Wednesday March 14th).  Half day camps 9am-12pm for ages 4-7 and 1pm-4pm for ages 8-12.  Create a nature story and illustrate it by constructing your own 3D pop-up book!  Learn how to make plants grow and flowers bloom with the turn of a page.  Bugs will crawl and birds will fly away with your story!

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Puppets!

Posted on 6 June 2012

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I gave a workshop on puppet making at the Peterborough Public Library Thursday March 15th.  Elmo, Grover, Ernie,... Take inspiration from Jim Henson and make your very own character come alive on your arm.  Thick eyebrows, long braids, animal fur, big eyes, crazy colours...... it's your choice! Learn how to transform a recycled plastic container and some fabric into a magnificent puppet.

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"Let's Play!"

Posted on 6 June 2012

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I taught a March Break class at the Peterborough Museum & Archives Friday March 16th, it was called "Let's Play". Make a board game like Monopoly or get creative and come up with your own rules.  Use wood or board, dice and create your own playing pieces.  Challenge your senses with momory, smell, and sound guessing games.  Make a speedy spinner, ring toss, hoop ring, relay races and a fishing game.  Then bring them all home to play with your friends!

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Raise the Walls!

Posted on 14 September 2011

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I had a lot of kids register for my Summer Discovery Raise the Walls! week August 8 to 12 at the Peterborough Museum & Archives.

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Fabric Zoo

Posted on 14 September 2011

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I had a great time teaching Fabric Zoo at the Art Gallery of Peterborough July 18 to 22.

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Art Gallery of Peterborough and Museum & Archives Summer Camps

Posted on 10 June 2011

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I'm working at the Art Gallery of Peterborough as a docent and educational program guide.  This summer from July 18-22 I will be teaching Fabric Zoo, a texiles program for kids, with activites focusing on batiking, knitting, sewing, 3D textiles construction and weaving.

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March Break Classes

Posted on 23 March 2011

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I offered two classes this March Break, one was a half day at the Peterborough Public Library and the other was a full day at the Peterborough Museum and Archives.  The classes were both full!  The children and I made mosaic mirrors, mosaic picture frames, mosaic sea creatures, mosaic coasters, 3D monsters and our own stamps. Here are some photos of the creative kids and their crafts.

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