Weaving has long been an essential textile art, once used primarily for creating clothing. Today, it has evolved into a vibrant form of artistic expression! Join us at the Walt Whitman Birthplace for a Little Artist Workshop, where young creatives will explore the art of weaving in the style of the great American textile artist Anni Albers.
Through hands-on activities, children will learn basic weaving techniques, experiment with textures and colors, and discover how this timeless craft can be both functional and expressive. Perfect for budding artists and curious minds, this engaging workshop encourages creativity while connecting art to history.
📍 Location: Walt Whitman Birthplace
🎨 Recommended for: Ages Pre-K through 4th Grade
Reserve your spot today and let your little artist weave their imagination into a masterpiece!
Meet the Artist:
Robert Stenzel
Humans use REM sleep as a way to process their emotions, evoking vivid dream imagery. This stream of consciousness is what Robert Stenzel attempts to capture in his work, while using the artistic process as a form of emotional catharsis. Each piece is a door opened into the Jungian Mansion of the Mind, peeling away layers of the subconscious and creating a Rorschach test for the viewer. Robert Stenzel is a multidisciplinary artist and curator who pulls from their experience in papercutting, small metals, and fiber arts. He has apprenticed under a master paper cutter and received a BFA in Studio art from Cal Poly Humboldt. Stenzel currently works out of his home studio in Ronkonkoma, New York.
