Chugim Interviews

The Adat Shalom bloggers interviewed three different chugim today. They interviewed Omanut (art), Ceramics, and Jewelry.

Art: 

Rami: What is your favorite type of art?
Danielle: 3D art.

Rami: What element do you like to work with the most?
Danielle: Watercolor.

Rami: What is your favorite art project that you have made?
Danielle:  A watercolor vase.

Eden: What is it like teaching campers art?
Roen (Art Specialist): It's the best thing I've ever done.

Eden: Do you love art?
Roen: I adore art.

Eden: What is your favorite part about teaching art?
Roen: Encouraging people to be artists.

Ceramics:

Emily: What are you working on right now?
Lauren: I'm making a mobile for my brother.

Emily: What else do you want to make?
Lauren: I want to make a coffee mug and a chumsa for the wall.

Emily: What is your favorite thing that you have made?
Max: A mezuzah.

Emily: What are you making right now?
Max: I'm making a kiddush cup.

Rachel: So I know this is the ceramics chug, but what is one project you have already done?
Camper: I have made a hot plate so food doesn't burn the table.

Rachel: Cool! That sounds fun. Would you consider doing anything with ceramics in the future?
Camper: Kind of, maybe sculptures.

Rachel: What is the best thing you've learned so far?
Camper: How to build with clay with a purpose.

Rachel: How long have you been teaching ceramics?
Sarah (Ceramics Specialist): It's my first summer.

Rachel: What is your favorite project?
Sarah: Making mezuzot becaue it reminds kids to be proud of being Jewish!

Rachel: What is one thing you want your campers to get out of ceramics?
Sarah: That they can make something beautiful out of a boring lump of clay.

Jewelry:

Daniela: What do you do in your chug?
Sidney: We make interesting jewelry, and we experiment with new ideas.

Daniela: What do you enjoy about your chug?
Sidney: I get to take what I make home, and learn a new skill at the end of the day.

Daniela: Have you ever been in this chug?
Sidney: Yes, this is my third year.

Daniela: What is your favorite thing to do so far?
Sidney: Wire wrapping.

Daniela: Why did you choose this chug?
Sidney: Because I wanted to expand my skills in this area.

Chocolate Milk: What kind of material do you work with?
Barbara (Jewelry Specialist): Wire, beads, chains, and imported crystals.

CM: What do most campers like about this chug?
Barbara: They get to take their own work home.

CM: What is your favorite thing to make in jewelry?
Lauren: Bracelets.

CM: Who do you make the jewelry for?
Lauren: My family and myself.

CM: What do you like about this chug?
Lauren: You get to choose what you make and I like creating things.

CM: What do you do in jewelry?
Lauren: You learn how to make stuff.