The Creative Edge: Inspiring Art Explorations in Libraries and Beyond
Author:   Mary C. Fletcher
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:  

9781440861093


Pages:   196
Publication Date:   17 April 2019
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Paperback
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The Creative Edge: Inspiring Art Explorations in Libraries and Beyond


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Library facilitators of art-based creativity sessions will learn how to choose materials and art experiences appropriate for young people from toddlers to teens and for intergenerational groups. In the modern world, innovative and creative individuals have a distinct advantage: the creative edge. The Creative Edge explains how you can design and conduct art-based creativity programming in your library. Written by a library creativity specialist, this book is the result of the author's many years of experience facilitating art groups for all ages. Her programs have achieved national recognition and will serve as a guide for others to establish art-based creativity sessions. In this book, she incorporates research that documents the importance of creativity as an essential component of childhood development and connects it to library learning goals, including literacy. Creativity research can be applied in libraries and at other public institutions to develop programs that will meet the needs of the next generation. The book includes many practical elements, such as lists for recommended art materials, step-by-step instructions on setup and procedures, and ideas inspired by picture book illustrations that connect to story time themes. The Creative Edge teaches readers how to provide programs that promote child-led exploration, experiential learning, innovative thought, and creative confidence.

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Author:   Mary C. Fletcher
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Weight:   0.369kg
ISBN:  

9781440861093


ISBN 10:   1440861099
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   17 April 2019
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 The Arts and Creativity Chapter 2 The Creative Edge Chapter 3 Theory, Research, and Practice Chapter 4 Learning through Creating Chapter 5 Creating Balance Chapter 6 Facilitating Creativity Chapter 7 Collaborative Murals Chapter 8 Art with Multigenerational Groups Chapter 9 Groups for Children and Teens Chapter 10 Setup, Assessment, and Documentation Afterword Bibliography Index

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Library staff wanting to expand their knowledge as well as their artistic offerings would be well served by this title. * Booklist Online *


Library staff wanting to expand their knowledge as well as their artistic offerings would be well served by this title. - Booklist Online


Author Information

Mary C. Fletcher, a library creativity specialist, holds a master's degree in art therapy and has experience as an artist and illustrator. She founded the Open Art Studio at the Avon Free Public Library in Connecticut.

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