This class is designed for students to learn, interact, and participate with each other to make fiber art. Children will learn simple knitting and crochet techniques and patterns to make a fiber art piece. They will also have the opportunity to participate in a group project with members of the Pono community to make a crochet mural that will be publicly displayed in New York City.

Carmen Paulino is a visual artist, who works on providing community art programming in hospitals, community centers, and senior centers in and around New York City. Carmen was raised in El Barrio neighborhood of New York City, where she developed her love for the arts with inspirational murals from around her neighborhood. Carmen has crafted and created many crochet pieces, artwork, and murals, which are displayed in New York City and are inspired by her upbringing in Spanish Harlem.

Day/Time: Mondays, 11:00-11:50 am Eastern Time
Dates: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 (Summer A)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc