[Jewelry making - Article 00091] - [Orchid] Kids Camp

[Karen Christians]

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Hello All!

    We are wrapping up our first "Camp Metalwerx" today with seven
    campers, ages 11-14.  This has been quite an experience for all of
    us and one that we would repeat.  These kids were fearless with a
    torch, a hammer, and broke way less sawblades than my "adults" while
    piercing very complex patterns.  They happily dived in with their
    needle files concentrating on making every rough surface smooth. 
    They played with PMC, brought back rocks from the DeCordova Museum
    Sculpture Park in Lincoln, MA and drilled holes for a rock wrapping
    project.  They all are going home with rings on their fingers and
    toggles for their backpacks zippers.  Today we are concluding with a
    visit to the Brannen Brothers Flute Company, a gallery show of their
    work, complete with professional cases and a BBQ this afternoon. 

    We were so encouraged by their attentiveness and courage, that we
    will be hosting an After School Metals program in the fall. 

    If you ever have a chance to work with kids, I encourage you to do
    so. 

-k

Karen Christians
M E T A L W E R X
50 Guinan St.
Waltham, MA  02451
Ph. 781/891-3854 Fax 3857
http://www.metalwerx.com/
Jewelry/Metalarts School & Cooperative Studio


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