Math in Motion: Art and Patterns

Join us to explore and celebrate the diverse styles of Native American art! We honor Native cultures through hands-on activities and traditional crafts. We learn techniques such as weaving, quillwork, ceramics, and beading, and create our own art using materials like clay, beads, paint, and yarn. This is a chance to discover the rich cultural traditions that shape this land and help keep these beautiful arts alive!

In this workshop, every participant creates at least one small, fully realized video game using Scratch, an inviting and playful programming platform perfect for exploration and experimentation. Our approach is inclusive, welcoming, and fast-paced as we delve into game design within an artistic context. Through a blend of hands-on demonstrations and creative prompts, participants are encouraged to tinker, explore, and craft their own games, complete with original characters and stories. Thisworkshop is open to all skill levels including beginners. Se habla español, and all are welcome!

The first two days of camp are at Hallam Lake and the final three days of the week are at Anderson Ranch. In partnership with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, we explore the exciting intersection of nature, art, and kite building! We begin the week by learning about the science of flight, bird habitats, migration, and feather patterns, with a special focus on regional birds of prey and other local species. Students make detailed artistic studies using watercolor, colored pencils, and Sharpies to capture the colors, shapes, and textures of the birds they observe. As the week progresses, we transform these studies into one-of-a-kind handmade kites. Using inspiration from feather patterns and modern kite-building materials and techniques, students design kites that are as functional as they are beautiful. The workshop culminates in a kite-flying showcase, where everyone tests their creations and watches their art soar through the sky!