Community Arts

90% of youths participating in the project will have had no prior experience in metal casting with lost wax technique and will indicate that their understanding of chemistry has been enhanced through hands on experience in art making and information provided in the workshops. The other 10% who have had experience with bronze casting, will be helping teach and building confidence through sharing knowledge with their peers, and will indicate in interview and journal how this has expanded their understanding of the arts and themselves. Participants will evaluate their experiences throughout the project uses “The Mind’s Eye” sketchbook which is used in other Flux CA programming. It is designed to be used not only as a tool for post reflection but also for taking notes, brainstorming, developing goals and answering self-reflective questions throughout an experience from beginning to end. It includes specific language around before and after to assist the evaluation team in recognizing change in participant's, acquiring hands on skills and communication skills by making and expressing their thoughts and feelings about the work. Our evaluation team will consist of lead teen artists, the Artistic Director of Flux CA, and the Youth Farm staff.