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ExploreFiber.com A collabora)ve educa)onal website with a fiber arts focus
Photo by Chris)ne Miller
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
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
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
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?
Mission Statement:
ExploreFiber.com promotes fibers as a contemporary fine art
material in art educa3on.
Artwork & photo by Chris)ne Miller
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
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
How can ExploreFiber.com help overcome the challenges of including fiber arts in an educational curriculum?
Photo by Chris)ne Miller
ExploreFiber.com
Gathers together quality fiber art lessons using fibers and fiber processes as a fine art material.
ExploreFiber.com Provides complete lesson plans and video tutorials that support teachers
presen3ng fiber art projects to their students.
Fiber arts encourage students to explore meaning and innova3on through journeys
and their own stories.
Artwork & photo by Lisa Mi>ler Bradford
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
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
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:
Fibers are an exci)ng material that can be used in new ways.
Explore Innovation
Artwork & photo by Chris)ne Miller
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
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
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
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
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
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
The purpose of ExploreFiber.com is to help each other expand fiber arts instruc)on.
Photo by Chris)ne Miller
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
ExploreFiber.com includes interviews with fiber ar)sts and art educators for informa)on,
inspira)on, and enrichment.
Photo by Lisa Mi>ler Bradford
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
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
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
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
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!
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