Tag: art

Make it! Rock On!

Rock out(side) with us during this week’s Make It project!

The opportunities are endless as to what you can create with a rock and permanent markers (or paints). You can write an encouraging word, make a pet rock, or just brighten someone’s day with a simple heart. There are so many ways to spread joy!

Of course, if you have acrylic paint at home, that is fantastic! For this demo, we’re going to use markers.

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MATERIALS NEEDED

  • Permanent Markers (Sharpies)
  • Smooth Rocks

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STEP: 1

Use permanent markers to create cool designs on your rock!

STEP 2:

Display your rock outside for the world to enjoy, use it inside as a paperweight, or create a habitat for your new pet! Anything goes!

STEP 3:

Share your rock creation with us! Tag us #keepbusyredwoodcity or use the #rwcrocks

We can’t wait to see how much you rock!

SOME IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

  • Do not take rocks from your neighbors’ yards, unless they are okay with it.
  • Do not take rocks from city landscapes.
  • Do not hide rocks in the grass, it could damage lawnmowers
  • Do not add things (glue decor) to the rock! It could be hazardous to animals or the environment.
  • Please practice safe physical distancing and proper hygiene

DO YOU LOVE PAINTED ROCKS?

Did you know that there is a whole worldwide movement of sharing painted rock joy all over the world? There is even a local group if you really want to get into sharing rock love all around! Check out the RWC Rocks Open Facebook Group, there are some really great examples by some talented artists of all ages!

Polliwogers Moving to the Beat!

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Polliwog Fun

While many of you have been stuck at the office, our preschool-aged Polliwogers have been hard at work enjoying the sun! Well, except for Monday and Tuesday when we had an abnormal weather pattern which sent our campers to Red Morton Center. But rest assured, our staff made the BEST of it, and on Wednesday, they resumed at Stulsaft Park!

This week, Camp Polliwog‘s  “Moving to the Beat” theme resulted in many COOL musical instruments during craft time. Today they flexed their creative muscles by crafting awesome banjos out of granola bar boxes, paint sticks, rubber bands and decorated them. Here’s a link if you want to make a similar type of banjo with your kids at home. http://craftsforkidsblog.com/2013/04/tutorial-shoe-box-banjo/. They also created tamborines, maracas, rainsticks and domoroo drums!

Our camp activities revolve around a theme each week. This week’s activities included storytimes, games, musical obstacle courses, exploring hands-on musical instruments, freeze dance, and a lot of camp-song-singing!  Also, on Fridays we play in the creek – which is a highlight of the week.

Next week’s theme is All Stars (7/1-7/5, no 7/4)  There are still a few open spots for this popular camp (that is primarily full). Register your child here online, today!

Happy Summer!

Tick Tock! Time is Running Out to Enter Our T-Shirt Contest!

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Do you like to draw? Do you LOVE Downtown Redwood City? Do you need $250?

The clock is ticking! Our Downtown Events T-Shirt Design Contest is well underway. You can proudly walk around town and tell that person with your design on their shirt, “Hey! I made that!”

We are looking for the artist who creates the image that best captures the excitement and fun of our downtown “on the Square” events, including ART on the Square, Movies on the Square and the wildly popular Music on the Square.

Images may be used on T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, as well as on the web, and for Advertising/PR purposes by the City of Redwood City. The winner will receive $250, courtesy of the Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation and be acknowledged via email, social media platforms, and by the City.

DEADLINE IS APRIL 22, 2013!  Click here for more info!

 

Meet Jennifer Williams, our Upcycling Goddess!

Featured in the January 5th edition of the Palo Alto Daily News.

When Jennifer Williams Came to us, her energy and passion for…yes, you guessed it…TRASH…was infectious! As a City trying to find ways to be responsible and get our GREEN on, we were elated to have found such an exuberant personality as Jennifer’s. A corporate trainer by day, Jennifer has found a way to mesh her passions for inspiring others with her talents of crafting and motivating people to do so! Here is a little more about how her side biz, Moonlit Circus, came to be!

Q: Jennifer, How did this all start?

A: Carnivals, festivals, Halloween…  These were my favorite things as a child.  The county fair took place every year during my birthday, and I thought it was my personal celebration! As an adult, my creative, whimsical right brain was atrophying from underuse.  How to add that childhood magic back into my life while still remaining gainfully employed?  And sprinkle a little fairy dust on others along the way?

I decided to create a craft business, but had concerns about the overseas resourcing of materials.  Influenced by the DIY, Steampunk, and sustainable living movements, I found my Idea. Upcycling thrift-store sweaters into F*ittens (fingerless mittens) and embellishing them with vintage buttons, beads, and felted scraps was on brand, and Moonlit Circus was born.

Q: Your stuff is so cute & innovative! Where can we get more? How do we learn how to do this?

A: Today I have a booth at art fairs, as well as teaching crafts to others through parks & recreation and private venues.

This session, Jennifer is currently offering:

  1. Let’s Make Wristlets in Half Double Crochet (sign-up) This class happens this Saturday, 1/22 @ 10am, deadline to sign up is Friday (tomorrow) by 11am!
  2. Make a Rug From Upcycled T-Shirts (sign-up)
  3. Transform Bottle Caps Into Jewelry & More! (sign-up)

Check for NEW classes every season from Jennifer Williams & Moonlit Circus!