Using recycled aluminum cans, children will create drawings to trace onto the aluminum and etch folk art designs and details onto the aluminum using round ended tools. These can be coloured, and hung as ornaments and make an ideal holiday ornament.
Grade Suitability | 4-12 |
Maximum Class Size | class size |
Time Required | 1-2 hrs plus 1 hr prep |
Material Required | Drawing paper, pencils, aluminum cans, scissors, markers, tools provided by the artist |
Material Cost | under $40 |
Language of Instruction | English |
Communities | All |
Special Notes | Some care must be taken, as aluminum edges could potentially be sharp, although I haven't had this be an issue. |
From the time I could pick up a pencil all I wanted to do was draw and I drew on every available surface (much to my parent’s frustration)! These drawings, like most children’s early drawings, formed a narrative about my experiences that generated inquiry and insight into the world around me. Reflecting on this, I believe that fostering creativity benefits well-being and development at every life stage. As an art teacher, I look forward to the opportunity to create workshops and fun interactions that encourage children’s innate creativity, self-expression, and resilience, thereby supporting them to thrive.
I hold a BFA in Studio Art (Painting and Drawing) from Concordia University, Montreal, completed the Sundog Carving Program (now NCES), and most recently a BSW from Yukon University. I enjoy the cross-pollination of my interests in art-making and connection-building. Much of my artwork has been made for community events, such as winter festivals, parades, and performances, and has included lantern making, giant puppet making, cardboard masks, and snow carving, all of which involve a lot of interaction. I see these events as contemporary rituals that bring people together in a meaningful way. I also spent over a decade with a local NGO providing support to families and gave many art and craft workshops. I treasure collaboration, so please bring me your idea, and let's explore what we can create together!