The "GREAT" Kids group! -March 2014

This month's theme centered around the concept of a "Support Net". After a discussion about the concept of a support net and what this means to different members of the group, the parents and children first made a list of all the things in their life that support them in some way. These things could include family members, hobbies, organizations, places, etc.  After their list was created they chose strips of fabric, ribbon, or strings that symbolized or represented each of those support systems.  Each caregiver/child pair then created a weaving using the fabric strips to create a visual art piece of their "support net".  The weavings were then transferred to a canvas and further embellished.  The results were dramatically different, unique, and beautiful. Sample art pieces from the group are shared below.

"Support Net" piece created by a grandmother/child pair in the group.

"Support Net" art piece completed by a mother/son pair in the group.