Sisters, Sarah (foreground) and Brook Nordstrom of Mohawk work on the Keweenaw Krayons Found Object Garden Sculpture in the fall 2008. Sarah Nordstrom was one of the original four young people who first came to the Ramblin’ Rose 12 years ago and who helped form and name the non-profit, Keweenaw Krayons. (Photo courtesy Keweenaw Krayons)"The sculptures held up very well through the winter," said Carol Rose, Keweenaw Krayons interim director. "We thought by beginning work on this form of recycled art early in the season it would give participants a chance to continue to add objects all summer."
While driftwood and other weather-worthy objects will be available, participants are invited to bring their own special "found objects" to add to the piece.
"There is no charge for attending the workshop; but donations of cash, supplies, time, pop cans, plants, etc., are always welcome," Rose added.
Keweenaw Krayons received two grants for the summer recycled-art programs; and the combination of both, plus Michigan Works Youth Employment workers, will make for a full-time summer recycled art program.
"We’ll be doing gardening, too, where we’ll add rich compost to the dirt from our worm bin where we recycle our food," Rose said.
For an updated schedule of recycled art classes and open studio time, Rose invites people to call Keweenaw Krayons at 337-4706 or check the Keweenaw Krayons Web site frequently for an up-to-date schedule of events.
Registrations for the Found Object Garden Sculpture Workshop can be made by calling the above phone number or emailing staff@keweenawkrayons.com. While all ages are welcome, youth younger than six are asked to bring an older teen or an adult along.
The Recycled Art Project is funded in part through the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, the Copper Country Community Arts Council and the Denise Marth Memorial Grant through the Superior Child Abuse Prevention Council.
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