Eli Whitney Museum

Week of July 15, 2024

Traveling Storyteller’s Theatre

Long before modern media, long before there were books, storytellers traveled around the countryside and collected and told stories to entertain, to persuade, to teach. Cultures developed distinct customs.

Construct a traveling stage with props,...

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Week of July 15, 2024

Back to the Basics: My First Tool Box

What does it take to build something with wood from start to finish?

We’ll start by learning the basics.

Using hammers, screwdrivers, measuring tape, various hardware, and wood glue we will make a (silly, scary, sanguine… ) friend m...

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Week of July 15, 2024

Exploring Morocco: Art & Architecture

With a coastline that touches both the Atlantic and Mediterranean, mountains, deserts, and so much in between, Morocco has a rich history to match its geography. From ancient times to the present, Morocco has been influenced by the many different peoples calling it home. Ancient Romans, indigenous Berber, Arab Muslims, and more have influenced a distinct and unique style that is reflected in the art and architecture of this proud country. To better understand, build a Kasbah (walled building/home) featuring different architectural elements found throughout Morocco. Explore the many crafts skilled artisans produce, such as leatherwork, enamel jewelry, and ceramics. Reflect upon these traditions as Morocco looks to the future as it rebuilds from the earthquake that struck in September of 2023.

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Week of July 15, 2024

Costume Design

Join professional freelance theatrical costumer C. Delari Johnston on a tasty theatrical journey to explore the delicious history of New Haven’s Pizza Culture. Working with A Broken Umbrella Theater Co.’s Ruben Oritz and your fellow camper’s acti...

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Week of July 15, 2024

A Broken Umbrella Theatre

Play with A Broken Umbrella Theatre! and learn the building blocks of ensemble theater-making.

A Broken Umbrella Theater is proud to team up with The Eli Whitney Museum this summer to present a one-of-a-kind experience. They will be offering a o...

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Week of July 15, 2024

3D Animation: Blender

Learn the basics of Blender, a professional, open source 3D modeling and animation toolkit. Blender is used to create animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games. This program contains numerous mo...

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