Summer Camp Week 2 at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art explores Textiles, Beadwork & Nature Art, highlighting traditional materials and craftsmanship of Southeastern tribes. Campers discover how Native communities resourcefully used materials from their natural environment—grasses, fibers, feathers, and clay—to create both functional and decorative art.
The week begins with Nature Weaving, where students use cardboard looms, raffia, yarn, feathers, and dried grasses to design woven pieces inspired by traditional techniques. On Tuesday, campers examine images of Southeastern beadwork patterns and create patterned beaded bracelets, learning how color and repetition tell stories and signify identity.
Midweek, the focus turns to Animal Symbolism, exploring the cultural importance of deer, birds, turtles, and other regional wildlife. Through canvas board paintings, students interpret their own “animal spirit” artwork using meaningful symbols and vibrant design. Thursday introduces traditional clothing materials and craftsmanship, culminating in a creative paper doll cultural clothing design using fabric scraps and mixed media.
The week concludes with a lively Biloxi Mini Art Market Day, where campers display and “trade” their handmade crafts while learning about historic trade practices among Southeastern tribes. Week 2 celebrates creativity, cultural understanding, and the enduring connection between art, nature, and community.
PLEASE PROVIDE A PACKED LUNCH
Ages: 10-14
Dates: 06/22-06/26
Time: 10AM – 2PM
