Writing, Book-Making and Collage Art Fusion
Date: May 18, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 11:55 am
Location:
Location new: Children's Workshops Pavilion
Class Size: n/a
Audience: Elementary and Middle School Students
Description
Join Jennifer-NeToi Claiborne for an hour of poetic exploration, where words, book-making and collage art converge into a blend of expression and craftsmanship. Explore two charming bookbinding methods that effortlessly transform simple materials into a handmade book. Depart with your unique creation – a poetry-infused, artistically adorned book, a testament to the fusion of creativity within you.
Short Biography of Jennifer-NeToi Claiborne
Meet Jennifer-NeToi Claiborne, a soulful creator and educator, passionately curious and forever a lifelong learner. Her literary and visual work, include her children’s book “The Kwanzaa Princess” and her poetry collection “Love. Speak. Easy.” As a self-proclaimed “childish artist,” Jennifer dives into Collage Arts and Book Making since 2010, turning simplicity into intricate expressions. Immersive workshops like “Art and Stories as Landscapes of Knowing” embody her commitment to lifelong curiosity. Beyond titles, her life is an ode to creativity, uniting teaching, writing, and a deep love for arts and humanities seamlessly. As an unapologetic English major, she finds the arts the perfect playground for endless stories. Jennifer’s journey, a testament to the transformative power of embracing passions, is enriched by her commitment to inclusion and multicultural perspectives.
