Be a part of our second annual Maker Faire NWA by participating in a Community Build Session. \;
\nDuring this workshop participants will be learn how to design and create cardboar d accessories with artist Jason Jones. Accessories will be added to an 8 f oot tall cardboard robot that will be on display at Maker Faire NWA on Oct ober 21. \;
\nThis workshop is designed for ages 13+ (7- 12 with adult supervision)
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\nAbout the Presenter:
\nJason Jones is an American visual artist with a Bachelor&rsquo\;s Degree in Fine Arts. Immed iately out of college Jason worked part-time as a muralist and artist and did concrete work in between. In 2002\, he was able to dedicate 100% of hi s time to art. \;
\nIn 2011\, fascinated with the sustainability of art and how it might be repurposed\, Jason grabbed old\, vintage artwo rks and began adding what would become his signature style &ndash\; whimsi cal robots\, tentacled beasts\, and a cast of characters familiar to the i nner child in all of us. \; Whether a vintage print or an original oil painting\, Jones alters each one by hand\, painting directly on the piece \, matching the color palette and style while adding his own clever twist to the discarded artwork\, effortlessly blending these two seemingly irrec oncilable visual idioms. \;
\nExploring both intimate studio wor ks and large-scale outdoor public art - including 3-dimensional iterations of some of his most beloved characters - Jones&rsquo\; practice expresses a dialogue between old and new\, humor and social concerns\, bringing a w himsical tone with each work. \;
\nAlong with his numerous publi
c art interventions\, he has showcased his work in solo and group exhibiti
ons. \;
Jason lives and works in Fayetteville\, AR. \;
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\nMaker Faire NWA Oct 21\, 2023
\nA Maker Faire is a community event celebrating all maker s\, crafters\, artists\, scientists\, inventors\, innovators\, creatives\, and more. From large art installations and interactive experiences to loc al tinkerers and craftsmen. Maker Faire is designed to bring together begi nners\, experts\, and the curious to share what they have made and to lear n more about what the community has to offer. \;
\nFayetteville Public Library knows that the Northwest Arkansas region is the perfect pl ace to offer a Maker Faire\; we are a community brimming with artists\, ma kers\, entrepreneurs\, tech startups\, nonprofits\, and more who all have their own unique makers&rsquo\; journey to share with us. And that is what a Maker Faire is all about. \;
\nLast year we had over 40 Vend ors and Makers participate and over 1300 visitors in attendance. \;
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