A graduate-level investigation into the intersection of sculpture, archival research, and historiography, focusing on the ethical sourcing and conceptual recontextualization of found objects.
A comprehensive 7-week plastic lacing (gimp) curriculum for youth ages 8-13. This program guides students from absolute beginners to master crafters, focusing on the Starter, Square (Box), and Circle (Barrel) stitches to create custom keychains and bracelets.
Covers Weeks 5, 6, & 7 of the academy. Challenges students with advanced color patterns, multi-strand lacing, independent project design, and culminates in the Grand Showcase and badge ceremony.
A single-page printable containing 8 gamified, hands-on challenge cards for youth to complete individually or in pairs. Challenges include 'The Blindfold Weaver', 'Speed Run', and 'The Tension Test' to keep learning interactive and active.
An elite curriculum analyzing cult internet masterpieces, media cross-pollination, and experimental digital narratives from the 2000s and 2010s.
Covers Weeks 3 & 4 of the academy. Guides students through the transition from square stitches to fluid circular loops (Circle/Barrel Stitch) and introduces metal hardware attachment (key rings and lanyard clips).
A single-page printable containing an official Lacing Legends Graduation Certificate and two peer voting ballots to be used by students during the Week 7 Grand Showcase and badge ceremony.
A collaborative art sequence where students create a large-scale mosaic mural to honor a retiring teacher, focusing on themes of growth, beauty, and legacy.
Covers Weeks 1 & 2 of the academy. Focuses on setting the classroom culture, managing materials, mastering the tricky Starter Knot, and solidifying the foundational Square (Box) Stitch.
A single-page student-facing design planner for planning custom gimp keychains and bracelets. Students can color in their chosen strands, select their metal hardware, plan their stitch sequence, and sketch out their final masterpiece.
A sequence exploring the daily lives and creative processes of renowned artists, starting with John Byrne. Students observe artistic routines and apply those methods to their own creative practice.
