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" Art as expression...."
All cultures utilize the arts to provide
social commentary, whether it is the expression of
Volunteers include Arts in Crafts in our daily program because it
encourages creativity, provides a healthy outlet for the children and
gives us another avenue to discover the talents of our children, talents
which we can further and inspire. These activities might include
painting a
All of our supplies are
donated from all over the country. We have been fortunate enough
to have a wonderful selection for our kids, including glitter-glue pens,
fabric, felt, craft buttons, beads, feathers, paper of all sizes and
colors, and plenty of markers and crayons. The kids exhaust these
supplies at a fantastic rate, and new supplies are constantly in demand.
We keep a steady eye on the conservation
All of our young artisans
consistently impress us with their work, and whatever we cannot fit on
our walls is donated to the local elderly housing
See our
needs list for more information about
what supplies and materials that CRYP can utilize in the Arts and Crafts
Program.
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emotions,
the documentation of historical events, or the preservation of heritage.
The Lakota, also, have a rich history as crafts people and artisans, a
tradition that the Cheyenne River Youth Project respects and promotes in
its activities.
mural, working with plaster molds, or making puppets. Tables
covered in supplies are placed around our large activity room so that
the children have plenty of space and all of the tools that they need to
create their masterpieces.
of
resources to make sure that all of our supplies last as long as
possible, but the kids create faster than we can hang their pictures on
the walls.
to brighten their hallways. The kids truly love creating and we
never tire of helping them to reach their potential and discover their
talents.