This session was more about playing with clay, however, Cartwright said.
“She’s giving them a lot of background of where clay comes from,” she said. “We’ve gotten a lot of Nebraska history out of it … a lot of Native American history. They are getting a lot of education in one program.”
Fairbanks shared her knowledge about the history of clay as a utilitarian art form, and guided the tween and teen participants through forming a small pot. Technique was discussed, and creativity abounded.
Cartwright deemed this installment of Grand Island Public Library’s tween and teen makerspace program a success.
“We had a full house the first session and I think we’re just missing two this session,” she said.
The makerspace has been housing fewer makers, but things are moving along, Cartwright said.
