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The Art of Upcycled Jewelry
with Carrie Beach

Just like diamonds and jewels are transformed from raw materials into stunning creations, you can turn everyday recyclables into beautiful jewelry!
Join Mixxer instructor and CTE teacher Carrie Beach for a week of creative exploration. Learn to transform common items like newspapers, water bottles, DVDs, and more into unique jewelry components. Discover the art of repurposing and give new life to discarded materials.
Throughout the week, you'll develop your design skills and learn various techniques to craft eye-catching pieces. Finally, put your newfound knowledge to the test and create a finished piece of jewelry, incorporating copper accents to elevate your designs.
Get ready to unleash your creativity and craft wearable art from unexpected sources!
For rising 6th-12th grade Students
Instructor: Carrie Beach
Dates/Times: July 7-11, 9AM to Noon
Will run
Corrugated Greatness - Cardboard Construction
with Carrie Beach

Would you like to learn new ways to build interesting and fun projects?
Cardboard is one of the most available, low-cost, and easy to work with materials for building interesting things. Come learn to measure, cut and connect cardboard in ways that will give you new ideas how to use the material.
We will be practicing measuring, learning tool safety, and trying new cardboard techniques. We will even explore computer aided design (CAD) and laser cutting. Campers will build a desktop storage container, make texture art, and create a project of their choosing that uses their new knowledge.
For rising 6th to 12th graders
Instructor: Carrie Beach
Dates/Times: July 14-18, 9AM to Noon
Will run
The Skill and the Art of Welding
with Thaddeus Prevette

Discover the intricate balance of skill and artistry in welding. This comprehensive course, led by Mixxer Resident Artist Thaddeus Prevette, offers an introduction into the world of welding techniques and creative expression. The best part is - No Experience is Needed!
Over the five-day session, you'll gain hands-on experience with Arc Welding. Learn how to safely operate welding equipment, understand different metals and their properties, and master essential welding techniques like joint preparation, heat control, and puddle manipulation.
Beyond technical proficiency, this course introduces students to the artistic side of welding. Explore the possibilities of creating unique and visually stunning metalwork. Thaddeus will guide you through design concepts, project planning, and finishing techniques to help you bring your ideas to life.
This course is the perfect opportunity to ignite your creativity and forge your path in the world of metalworking.
For rising 9th-12th graders
Date/Time: July 14-18, 9AM to Noon
Instructor: Thaddeus Prevette, Mixxer Resident Artist
Instructor Bio: Thaddeus Prevette is a sculpture artist who began working with three dimensional objects back in 2016. He graduated from Western Carolina University in 2020 with a BFA in studio art and graduated from East Carolina University with an MFA in sculpture in May of 2023. He participates in public art exhibitions and was commissioned for the design of the ECU 911 Memorial sculpture back in 2021. He works with recycled and repurposed material to create narrative artwork that is influenced by historic and modern mythologies.