Yarn Bombing at GLOBE December 16-20!!

The end of the semester is coming soon, and what better way to end it than with a bang?

Next week (starting December 9) all grades will begin our final art project inspired by Yarn Bombing! Yarn bombing is a form of guerrilla art (or "street art") that involves the artist leaving some sort of fiber art (knitting, crochet, weaving, etc.) in a public place. It is suspected to have originated in Texas in 2005, when a group of fiber artists used knitting scraps to decorate their city. While other forms of guerrilla art sometimes incorporate messages that call for political/social change, yarn bombing is often used as a colorful way for artists to beautify spaces in their community that are bare, sterile, and/or unsightly. Since its beginnings in 2005, yarn bombing has spread worldwide, and it has even been done here in Atlanta! 

Here are some examples of some amazing yarn bombings:

Next week, in all grades, we will be learning a simple  finger weaving technique. We will create finger weavings in class that will be used to Yarn Bomb GLOBE on the week of  December 16-20!! These finger weavings will be dedicated to a teacher or staff member at GLOBE whom your child loves and appreciates, so these will serve almost as "thank-you's." I really want this project to give us an opportunity to create a ton of positive vibes before holiday break, so here's how you can help:

1. I would love some yarn donations in the next few weeks! If you have any extra lying around at home, this would be a great time to use it!

2. Create a finger-weaving (or many!) at home with your child (here is the tutorial) to dedicate to a special teacher or staff member at GLOBE whom you want to show appreciation for! I would suggest writing a note and hole-punching it, then stinging the finger weaving through. This could also be a great way to distribute holiday cards to your child's teacher! (And if you have special knitting or crocheting skills, you could even create small gestures of appreciation, such as pins, scarves, etc.)

3. Bring your yarn pieces to school during the week of December 16-20 for our Yarn Bombing event!! Decorate the front office, your homeroom teacher's door, etc. with your lovely yarn creations. I will request that our teachers and custodial staff leave the yarn bombings up throughout the week so I can document the transformation. 

Let's make this school explode with positive energy and appreciation in time for the holidays! Please let me know if you have any questions!