This week-long course explores the Japanese art form of Kintsugi, through 4 different areas of artistic expression: Photography, Digital Art & Animation, 2D- and 3D- Art. Kintsugi is based on the idea that embracing flaws and imperfections can make an object stronger and more beautiful. The technique encourages people to fix rather than discard objects, and to value them as part of their history. Curriculum will be enhanced with a trip to the Morikami Museum and guest presentations. Instructor: Melissa Lemus 2D Art Teacher Education: B.A., Illustration, Ringling College of Art and Design M.Ed, Art Education, University of Florida Before joining Oxbridge in 2012, Ms. Lemus taught in public schools in Houston as well as in the private sector in West Palm Beach. Many of her students have gone on to pursue advanced art education degrees at the Fashion Institute of Technology, RISD, SCAD, Parsons, Pratt, and Ringling College of Art and Design.