Spend time at the Fair creating your own works of art in the Art Activity Zone. Located off of Washington St. between Thayer and Flecher, this area is open from Wed-Fri., 11am – 8pm & Sat., 11am – 6pm.
2010 ART ACTIVITY ZONE
North End of Ingalls Mall Lawn
The following art projects are open to all ages and free to the public.
Wed-Fri., 11am – 8pm & Sat., 11am – 6pm
Come make a giant 6’ Paper Mâché turtle with the National Wildlife Federation. Work together as a group to create and construct a Spotted Turtle, one of Michigan’s threatened species. Learn about the Great Lakes ecosystem and how you can get involved to make a difference in Michigan’s fish and wildlife.
Letterpress an Art Fair Souvenir
Gravure Graphics
Fri. & Sat., 11am – 6pm
Letter pressing adds depth and dimension to a design or text on paper. See this transformation as you hand press your own Art Fair souvenir with master engraver Jim Horton. Come experience this old world printing process.
Learn the Ancient Art of Making Japanese Uchiwa Fan Detroit Institute of the Arts
Wed-Sat., 11am – 6pm
Hand paint and design your own Uchiwa fan and keep cool at the Art Fair. The "uchiwa" (round fan) originally from China, were used in the 5th century in Buddhist ceremonies and rituals. They later became a common prop in Japanese performing arts and by the end of the 1700’s Uchiwa were widely used among ordinary people in the summer to cool off and keep mosquitoes away. Popular motifs include people, flowers, birds and natural scenes.
Make Silk-screened Clothing
Modati Studios
Wed-Fri., 11am – 4pm & Sat., 11am – 6pm
Learn how to hand pull a silk-screened t-shirt. New blank shirts will be available for purchase, or bring in and transform old clothes into new masterpieces. Each day will feature a new theme and set of screens to choose from, so be sure to hang with Modati more than once.
Test your Knowledge of Current Events
Michigan Public Radio
Wed-Fri., 11am – 8pm & Sat., 11am – 6pm
Test your knowledge of current events with Michigan Public Radio’s “Wait, Wait….” News Quiz. Compete head-to-head for prizes as you try to figure out what’s real news and what’s made up. Play “Whose Voice is that Anyway,” as you listen and identify the on-air voice you hear everyday.
Henna Tattoos
Wed-Fri., 11am – 8pm & Sat., 11am – 6pm
Decorate your skin with a Henna Temporary Tattoo, an ancient body art from Africa, Egypt and India. Henna is best known for its dried, ground leaves that produce a colourfast dye in shades varying from pale brown to dark russet reds. Come experience this ancient form of expression passed down from generation to generation.
2010 KIDS’ ART ACTIVITY ZONE
North End of Ingalls Mall Lawn Ages 12 and under
Pin Punch a Work of Art
Daycroft Montessori School
Wed-Sat., 11am – 6pm
Children will have fun creating maps, animals or other fun objects while learning to develop their focus through “Pin Punching.” After finishing projects, kids’ will be given a chance to win "A Week of Summer Camp at Daycroft Montessori School."
Create Sound with Colorful Wack-a-doodles
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Wed-Sat., 11am – 6pm
Kids’ learn about sound using wack-a-doodles, tuning forks and other fun instruments. Come and see how wack-a-doodles of different lengths make high and low sounds called pitch and volume. Use tuning forks to measure the energy found in sound waves - ripples in the air called vibrations. This activity shows how amazing sound really is!
Make Fun Projects with Supplies from Michael’sArts & Crafts
Wed-Fri., 11am – 8pm & Sat., 11am – 6pm
Description coming soon
Fantasy Face Painting
2Clowns
Wed-Fri., 11am – 8pm & Sat., 11am – 6pm
Get your face painted by award-winning clowns, Derby and Lovely! Kids can let their imagination soar as they transform into a tiger, butterfly, superhero, fairy or anything else their minds can dream of.
