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POP UP DIORAMA MAKING WORKSHOP
YOUNG BOHEMIAN MINI SUMMER SCHOOL / CHARLESTON TRUST / AUGUST 2014 / 12 PARTICIPANTS The summers at Charleston were all about experimenting and exploring. The ‘Young Bohemians’ Mini Summer School was a fun opportunity for young people aged 8 to 12 to experience a typically ‘Charleston’ summer in a beautiful and inspirational setting. Their imaginations ran riot with two days of varied, hands-on arts activities, curated by our Associate Artist Sophie Coryndon. Drawing on the wealth and variety of talented and creative artists in our area the programme gave young people a rich and varied programme of events and tutors and included opportunities to enjoy Charleston's stunning Downland location. Under guidance from Lee Shearman participants were shown how to assemble a large format pop up diorama incorporating collage elements, coloured paper and playing cards. Some of the dioramas had movable elements.
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CARD TOWER BUILDING
During the break the participants were split into three groups and challenged to build large card towers in the picnic area of Charleston. Using only masking tape and three decks of playing cards, each group was had to construct the highest tower possible, secured to their own wooden bench. The tower had to remain upright and be able to withstand the breeze. In addition to being a fun task it also got the children thinking about what structures were the most rigid, which in turn informed their diorama making. |
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