ExploreFiber.com: A Collaborative Educational Website with a Fiber Arts Focus
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This document provides information about ExploreFiber.com, a collaborative educational website focused on fiber arts. The website aims to promote fibers as a contemporary fine art material in art education. It provides fiber art lessons, videos, artist interviews, and an interactive space for educators and artists to share knowledge and explore innovative uses of fibers. The document highlights student examples that demonstrate how fiber art can inspire personal reflection and creative expression through meaningful journeys of self-discovery.
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ExploreFiber.com: A Collaborative Educational Website with a Fiber Arts Focus
- 1. ExploreFiber.com A collabora)ve educa)onal website with a fiber arts focus Photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 2. Our connection to fibers runs deep – one of our first experiences as a human being is being swaddled in cloth. Image retrieved from: h>p://www.babame.com/index.php/li>le-‐pop-‐gro-‐swaddle.html
- 3. We spend the rest of our lives experiencing fibers in our clothing, on our beds, and in our homes and cars. All humans have an emotional connection to fibers and cloth. Photos by Chris)ne Miller
- 4. ExploreFiber.com is a free, collec)ve resource for the art educator or fiber enthusiast – a place to expand knowledge and share our love of the fiber arts. With each other’s knowledge and help, we can explore ways to transform fiber into fine art! Photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 5. Artwork by Chris)ne Miller & photos by Sherry Kalisz Many of us have a passion for fibers and fiber art. Together we can support each other to improve fiber art educa)on. How can YOU contribute?
- 6. Mission Statement: ExploreFiber.com promotes fibers as a contemporary fine art material in art educa3on. Artwork & photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 7. ExploreFiber.com is a collabora3ve ini3a3ve and resource by and for a community of educators and ar3sts, working with fibers through innova3ve art expressions. Cuddle on the Tightrope installa)on by Ernesto Neto -‐ Shot at Nasher Sculpture Center Installa)on was displayed May 12 – Sept. 9 2012
- 8. EXPLORE: is an active verb asking us to investigate and study something that will lead to discovery and adventure. What does ExploreFiber.com provide? • Quality lessons using fibers as a fine art material • Videos for inspira)on and tutorial support • Interviews with fiber ar)sts and art educators • A blog for communica)on and dialogue in the broad fiber arts community • An interac)ve space to explore fiber arts in the 21st century Artwork & photo by Lisa Mi>ler Bradford
- 9. How can ExploreFiber.com help overcome the challenges of including fiber arts in an educational curriculum? Photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 10. ExploreFiber.com Gathers together quality fiber art lessons using fibers and fiber processes as a fine art material.
- 11. ExploreFiber.com Provides complete lesson plans and video tutorials that support teachers presen3ng fiber art projects to their students.
- 12. Fiber arts encourage students to explore meaning and innova3on through journeys and their own stories. Artwork & photo by Lisa Mi>ler Bradford
- 13. Using fibers as a material to make art can connect the ar)st to the viewer in powerful, meaningful ways. Explore Meaning Artwork & photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 14. 9th grade student reflects about the meaning of her Cloth Mâché Monster Project : “Li0le by li0le, people turn into monsters and one day they look into their mirror and say, ‘Wow! I’m a monster!’ My InspiraCon was the day I realized I was a monster. My friends and I only gossiped and made fun of others. It took a year to have that moment where I realized I was a monster too.” The student ar)st (on le_) recrea)ng the event that inspired her art project. Photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 15. This kind of student response is what a teacher dreams of for their students – self reflec3on and self knowledge which drive their learning and fuel the crea3vity for their artwork. • What do monsters feel? • Do monsters feel they are monsters? • Do monsters feel scary? Artwork by Allison I. & photo by Chris)ne Miller Student driven ques3ons:
- 16. Fibers are an exci)ng material that can be used in new ways. Explore Innovation Artwork & photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 17. This 10th grade student’s innova)ve needle felted abstract composi)on was submi>ed to a local art compe))on and advanced to the state level. Artwork by Josse>e S. & photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 18. Journeys are the process of change with a beginning and an end; crea)ng art is a powerful journey. Explore Journeys Photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 19. International Artist Janet Echelman ‘Taking Imagination Seriously’ Experience Janet Echelman’s journey into crea)ng monumental fiber sculptures through her TED talk here Image retrieved from: h>p://inhabitat.com/janet-‐echelmans-‐stunning-‐floa)ng-‐string-‐sculptures-‐evoke-‐the-‐aurora-‐borealis/janet-‐ echelman1/?extend=1
- 20. 10th grade student’s journey with a new material “My needle fel)ng piece, ‘Hard Headed’ was a really enjoyable and fun experience. By using fiber I was able to give the piece a unique texture, not normally associated with skulls, which added some irony that I enjoyed.” Student Project Reflec)on Artwork by Karlo>e W. & photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 21. Stories are tales with meanings. Fibers are a wonderful material to use when telling stories. Explore Stories Artwork by Deedee Woodbury & photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 22. Stories drive student creation “My needle felted piece, Quetzalcoatl, is an Aztec serpent. I enjoyed exploring the rich stories about Quetzalcoatl. Overall, I feel like Quetzalcoatl is interes)ng because I’m sure no one has needle felted the Aztec god before.” 10th grade Student project reflec)on Artwork by Sami M. & photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 23. The purpose of ExploreFiber.com is to help each other expand fiber arts instruc)on. Photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 24. It is hard to teach effectively what we don’t know… Having experience with materials and processes gives the instructor confidence to venture out into new ar)s)c territories. The collec)ve resources at ExploreFiber.com can support you in your own exci)ng fiber journey! Photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 25. ExploreFiber.com includes interviews with fiber ar)sts and art educators for informa)on, inspira)on, and enrichment. Photo by Lisa Mi>ler Bradford
- 26. Help us co-‐create ExploreFiber.com ! ExploreFiber.com wants to include your ideas, lessons, and stories as a part of this new iniCaCve! Don’t be slow! Artwork & photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 27. We want to hear YOUR stories! Add your voice to the conversa)on about working with fiber in the 21st century. ExploreFiber.com is a community network of fiber ar)sts, teachers, and students who love working with fiber. Photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 28. How can you be a part of this community? Contribute your lessons. We know you have wonderful fiber arts projects being created in your classrooms. ExploreFiber.com is ac)vely seeking your lessons and ideas about contemporary fiber art for inclusion on the site. Artwork by Amy Semifero; photo by Chris)ne Miller
- 29. Participate in the ExploreFiber.com dialogue! What story do you have to share? Contribute to the dialogue on our Facebook and Twi>er networks. Artwork & photo by Lisa Mi>ler Bradford
- 30. Contact us! We are eager to have you share your ideas, lessons, sugges)ons, and experiences! Email: explorefiber@gmail.com Facebook: h>ps://www.facebook.com/explorefiber Twi>er: @explorefiber1 Artwork & photo by Chris)ne Miller ExploreFiber.com is moderated by Lisa Mi>ler Bradford, Chris)ne Miller & Jeane>e Thompson – art educators and fiber ar)sts!