SWITCHcraft
A series of classes for middle school-aged children.
The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery is excited to partner with artist Deb Fairchild to host a series of classes for middle school-aged children.
SWITCHcraft will consist of 6 independent classes designed for middle school-aged students. The series will explore art and craft techniques using a variety of materials. Students will start with an introduction to soft circuits using art/craft materials such as paper, fabric, beads, and jump rings; and electronic components such as conductive tape or thread, switches, and resistors. Subsequent sessions will introduce more complex soft circuit techniques and construction techniques that can be modified to add lights and/or sound effects.
Sessions will be designed to stand alone. Attend the session(s) that intrigues you or attend all sessions and work towards designing your own projects!
Deb Fairchild is a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen. She is a teaching artist with the NH Council on the Arts. After completing her Master’s in Education in 2020 she developed a curriculum that focuses on the science and math of craft. Deb is an active member of the National Art Education Association and an advocate for reformulating craft in art education.
Light Up Your Words with Deb Fairchild
Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join artist Deb Fairchild for a class on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In this session, you will make an accordion book. Then you will transform it into an interactive light-up adventure using conductive ink to illustrate your words and ideas.
Tuition is $28.00 per student, with a material fee of $15.00 paid by cash or check to the insturctor on the day of the class.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please contact the gallery at 603-279-7920 to register.
Those who wish to take the class MUST sign up by July 17th.
A Guiding Star (Origami) with Deb Fairchild
Saturday, August 19th, 2023 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join artist Deb Fairchild for a class on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In this session, you will fold two origami stars (a ninja star and a 3-D polyhedron). Then you will add your switch-activated special effects to make a unique (personalized) notebook or tablet cover.
Tuition is $28.00 per student, with a material fee of $15.00 paid by cash or check to the insturctor on the day of the class.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please contact the gallery at 603-279-7920 to register.
Those who wish to take the class MUST sign up by August 14th.
Play Time with Deb Fairchild
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join artist Deb Fairchild for a class on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In this session, you will put it all together to make a squishy, stuffed toy. You will design a toy (or other squishy product, maybe a zipper pull or a bracelet or whatever you can imagine). Then you will figure out what circuitry you need to make your toy light up to your specifications.
Tuition is $28.00 per student, with a material fee of $15.00 paid by cash or check to the insturctor on the day of the class.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please contact the gallery at 603-279-7920 to register.
Those who wish to take the class MUST sign up by September 18th.
A Tricky Circuit! with Deb Fairchild
Saturday, October 21st, 2023 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join artist Deb Fairchild for a class on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In this session, you will learn how to make a hacky sack using jump rings (small metal rings) and pliers. You will stuff the metal structure with fabric so that the hacky sack holds its shape. but, of course, you will want to include lights and special effects, so you will experiment with designs for burying the circuitry but keeping the lights on.
Tuition is $28.00 per student, with a material fee of $15.00 paid by cash or check to the insturctor on the day of the class.
Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please contact the gallery at 603-279-7920 to register.
Those who wish to take the class MUST sign up by October 16th.
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