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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!


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?


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.


Using fibers as a material to make art can connect the ar)st to the viewer in powerful, meaningful ways.

Explore Meaning


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


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


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-‐

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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.


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!


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!


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.


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.


Contact us! We are eager to have you share your ideas, lessons,

sugges)ons, and experiences!

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: h>ps://www.facebook.com/explorefiber

Twi>er: @explorefiber1


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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