Finishing Touches - Fun with Junk Camp - Week 1

We were amazed by the children's work on their sewing projects this week, and they seemed equally satisfied with their results.  The sewing project had many steps:  sketching animals, drawing a plan, making a pattern, cutting fabric to match the pattern, and finally sewing.  

Sewing is not an easy task.  Pinching and applying pressure to the needle to get it through the upholstery sample, and then pulling the needle through without losing the thread was challenging.  Everyone seemed up for the challenge, and they referenced their patterns frequently as they sewed.  Many friends added embellishments like buttons and beads, and many were interested in trying different stitches.  You will see running and couching stitches as well as French knots in their work.  

Here are the final products with the child's ideas next to his or her work:

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Our sculptures were fun to create and it was tough to come to a stopping place.  Many boys used their sculptures in pretend play during exploration time; we had robot battles before they ventured home.  There's a story behind every sculpture, and here are a few for your enjoyment:

• Beats loves music and his back powers his headphones.
• Lila lives in Narnia where it is really cold.  She is wearing a snow bonnet over her head.
• Kansas is walking two dogs.  One is bad so she has to carry him.  The bad dog's name is Bubba and the good dog is Feather.
  
• Zane the Boomerang has a jetpack on his back that has flames.
• Robo has a fighting knife and a slinky whacker.
• Captain Boomerang has an eye that can go all the way around.  He gets his power from CD changes.
  
• Crystal has a finger knitted scarf that was made by her artist.

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Robo, Lila, Lumberjack Tookie, Crystal, JP, Kansas, Captain Boomerang

Camo, Zane the Boomerang, Calissa, Happy Me/Smiley Statue, Beats

Finally, we drew our sculptures and painted the drawings with water color paint.  And, we had fun with our crazy looms.

Thanks for a wonderful week!