Village of Yesteryear

Traditional Handcrafts and Photographic Exploration

Purpose:  To provide an opportunity for an exploration of the Village of Yesteryear using photography.

Objective:  To allow students to learn about the people who create different types of and skills used in the creation of traditional handcrafts; to build skill in capturing photographic images.

NC Standard Course of Study Correlation:

Grades K-12: Visual Arts - Competency Goal 5

(National Standard 4)

CRAFTS:  Find photo opportunities for the following types of crafts:

1.A craft that is made from only one material;

2.A craft that is made using some type of fabric or fiber;

3.A craft that is made from wood;

4.A craft that requires tools;

5.A craft that is made from metal;

6.A craft that is something you would wear;

7.A craft that is something you would actually use in some way.

CRAFTSMEN:  Now, let’s look at people.  Find the following:

1.Person who has been doing the craft for 25 years or more;

2.Two or more craftsmen from the same family;

3.A craftsman dressed in a historical costume that you find interesting;

WORKING HANDS:  What about the “working hands” in the Village?  Create images of the hands of the craftsmen doing different types of work.

1.Tying or sewing

2.Weaving

3.Carving

4.Painting

5.Shaping

SHARING YOUR IMAGES

Would you like to share your favorite image with the Village of Yesteryear?

Email your image to heatherearp@yahoo.com   

Select images may be used on the website or in Village publications.  Be sure to include your name and address.

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