introducing the inaugural
pita-pata program
taking place in Creswick this winter.
after building the natural playscape and then spending half a year
playing in it
observing what happens
how the kids play and interact with it
how the parents inhabit the space
and how it changes with the seasons
I'm now ready to begin experimenting with hosting more structured gatherings
the sessions will begin with parents and children making and creating together
with a few skills and techniques for building
and some interesting materials
we will make around our giant log tables
in the sandpit
and around the trees
the kids will inevitably lose interest in the detail
they will wander off and play elsewhere in the playscape
the parents will keep making
(this is my prediction)
one of my favourite observations in the playscape has been
how much adults love to make things with their hands
in a non-threatening
playful environment
the kids seem to enjoy their parents making things too
after a while we will gather to have a look at was has been made
we will have something to eat together
then the children continue to play
while the parents have a chat
we'll see how this goes
looking forward to it
below is a flyer
with the text following because it's tricky to read on the flyer
CRESWICK NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
TERM 2 2012
In the Natural Playscape
Between the house and hall
Working with sticks, clay, miniature mud bricks, gumnuts and ideas.
Create small worlds of huts, stone walls, pathways and forests.
Over four sessions parents, children and artists will play with materials and ideas in the winter playscape. Each session will respond to the weather and may even include a walk in the rain collecting sticks. Dress weather prepared with raincoats and gumboots! What fun!
Bring a dry change of clothes and finish the session in the cosy house with a cuppa.
Lead artist Rebecca Russell
Session 1: Friday 18th May 10.00 - 12.00
Session 2: Friday 1st June 10.00 - 12.00
Session 3: Friday 8th June 10.00 - 12.00
Session 4: Friday 22nd June 10.00 - 12.00
For pre-school children and parents
Cost: $5.00 per family
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