Shape of learning

Posted 3/4/20

Shape of learning On Feb. 29, the Artists' Exchange's free monthly Craft Bash which was open to children and their families. This past month featured tessellation, or the arrangement of shapes such as polygons closely together in a repeated pattern

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Shape of learning

WOOLY-NILLY: Five-year-old Noel Cook, joined by Artists’ Exchange mascot Wooly-Nilly, shows off his artwork during this past weekend’s Craft Bash.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

FAMILY TIME: Christian Burnham of Cranston helps his 6-year-old twins, Emile and Javier, during this past weekend’s Craft Bash.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

IN FOCUS: Victoria Rose Teixeira, 4, of Cranston enjoys learning the art of tessellation during the Craft Bash event.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

NEW PROJECT: Shannon Casey, director of the Artists’ Exchange, explains tessellation to members of the Pinheiro family of Cranston during the Craft Bash. Pictured are Chris and his wife, Kim, along with their children, 8-year-old Chase and 5-year-old Kamryn.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2020 1:34 pm

On Feb. 29, the Artists’ Exchange’s free monthly Craft Bash which was open to children and their families. This past month featured tessellation, or the arrangement of shapes such as polygons closely together in a repeated pattern without gaps or overlapping. More than a dozen children participated in the program, which was led by Artists’ Exchange Director Shannon Casey. For more information, visit artists-exchange.org.