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Tails and Talons is a sewing class involving working with faux fur and minky. Based on creating animal costumes, also known as fursuits, students will be tasked to create their own costume parts from patterns they create. This curriculum will utilize both hands-on experience and demonstrations to actively challenge the student to get creative, turning a drawing into a 3D object. In this class we will be focusing on creating wearable slipper-like paws! Instructor: Jamye Carr and Jack Foxworth Howdy! I'm Jack. I'm a costume maker with various artsy hobbies, from 3D printing to sewing! I have two pet lizards who I love and I've been drawing ever since I could hold a pencil! I have 20 years of experience in public school teaching, specializing in Biology, Chemistry, Aquatic Science, and Astronomy. My teaching style incorporates student guided inquiry based learning, Socratic instruction, and adaptive lessons. In addition to my work in public schools I have worked as a private tutor for pre-med, pre-law and business school test prep company, The Princeton Review, as well as working as their Assistant Director for several years. I am also involved in two major nonprofits, and have worked with them in the capacity of Program Director and Education Director. My strengths involve my ability to work with a diverse population of students, from at risk teenagers to struggling adults. My passion is to make the world a better place, to increase the ability of students to manage their own problems, to solve through critical thinking skills, and to gather and process information skillfully.
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