I spoke with Peg Upmeyer last week, and due to my schedule she offered an idea for me to work just events around the Detroit area. This weekend was a perfect opportunity. I volunteered with Arts and Scraps Saturday, October 1st, at the Red October Run at Oakwood Hospital in Wayne, MI, and the American Humane Society event at Hart Plaza in Detroit on Sunday, October 2nd. Both events were very enjoyable, but it was very chilly to say the least! These events were "Make and Take" art projects.

At the Red October Run event, I assisted children in making cow bells out of recycled boxes, shoe string, and bottle caps. Children were also given the option to color thier bells with crayons. What a creative idea! Apparently when the participants with finished their 5K run, children would ring their cow bells and cheer.
At the American Humane Society event, children made dog and cat figurines out of pencil, colored paper and scarps, beads, and glitter. I could tell the children loved the ability to create their own projects and create their own unique design.

So far, each experience with Arts and Scraps has been very enjoyable! I had a desire to work with the adult population in the future, however these experiences with children have been very interesting. I wonder what will develop next? I'm open for more opportunities!