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THE DIRECTOR
Hello. I have been thinking about what you might be interested in hearing from me. It seems I should organize my thoughts around summer here at the Center and how much fun it is. You know, give you a reason to spend a part of your summer with us. But, those of you who know us and regularly receive this catalog know we offer wonderfully fulfilling experiences in the arts for those from age three to eighty-three. And if this is your first time through our catalog, welcome and let us know what we can do to help you find an experience in the arts that is perfect for you. (Just call, 203.453.5947.)
Now, as much fun as we have on campus, I want to invite you to join me in a little off-campus three-dimensional fun. It is easy. Grow a sunflower house. Photograph it and send up to five photographs of your entry to me by September 30, 2008. Judges will choose the winners, and trophies will be given to mark your achievement.
Please email your photos to info@guilfordartcenter.org, and include your name, age, and address.
Sharon Lovejoy in her book, Sunflower Houses, offers the following directions. (But you are all about art, so feel free to do it your way.)
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Trace a large rectangle about 6 by 9, feet leaving a small opening for a doorway. |
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Gouge out a trench a couple of inches deep. |
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Drop sunflower seeds along with morning glory seeds into the trench. |
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Cover the seeds. |
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Water regularly. |
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When the sunflowers are nice and tall, tie a string to one sunflower neck with the one directly across. Repeat again and again until there is a kind of spider web and in a matter of days the morning glories will journey across the web forming a roof. |
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Regards,
Jean Perkins
Executive Director
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