Imagining Ibn Battuta in the Present Day

Some sample pages from a bilingual storybook of 43 collages/drawings made by children, ages 6 to 12 years, during weekend workshops led by Rachel Bliss and Sally Bonet in Fall 2006.

Arabic Alphabet Linoleum Cut Print – notecard of linoleum cuts depicting animals for each letter of the alphabet, made by campers, counselors and staff at Al-Bustan Camp.  An accompanying diagram of each Arabic letter and word with English translation and transliteration extends the artworks instructional use, serving as an educational tool that integrates language instruction and art.  Card size 5”x8.5”, with envelope.

For sale:  $2

Embracing Their Origins, Sharing Their Stories:  Seven Youth Videos with a Curriculum Supplement about Arabs, Arab-Americans and Stereotypes – curriculum resource packet for middle to high school teachers including a DVD of seven youth videos and a CD of curriculum supplement consisting of a teachers’ guide, media literary unit, 6-lesson unit on stereotypes, and bibliography.

Available for distribution in 2008.

Henna Sunprints – notecards of handprints on sunprint paper decorated with henna, made by a camper and counselor at Al-Bustan Camp. Card size 5.5”x8.5”, with envelope.

For sale:  $1.25, set of four $4

Mosaic Patterns – notecards of paper mosaic patterns made by a camper and counselor at Al-Bustan Camp.
Card size 4.25”x5.5”, with envelope.

For sale:  $1.25, set of four $4

Alphabet / Al-Bustan Camp T-shirt

Designed by art teacher Hamdi Attia; available in limited sizes (child and adult), in black or emerald green.

For sale:  $10

Um Kulthum / Al-Bustan Camp T-shirt

Designed by art teacher Hamdi Attia highlighting our camp theme around Egyptian singer and Arab icon, Um Kulthoum; available in limited sizes (child and adult), in black or emerald green.

For sale:  $10

Highlights of art projects at Camp. . .