Creative Arts Center

Bio: Sally Ackerman has been dubbed Dallas’ first and most active yarn bomber. She placed her first ‘street bombs’ out in 2011 and has been spreading yarn love ever since. Sally founded Dallas Yarn Bombers, a group that comes together to work on large yarn art installations including the Winspear Opera House, Klyde Warren Park and more. Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and art shows, and she has done many private commissions. Sally is a teaching artist for Big Thought’s Thriving Minds After School and Creative Arts Center’s outreach and community partner programs.

 Learn more about the Creative Arts Center and take a look at their schedule of classes here!

 April 22 - Activity Description: Ojo de Dios

Create a colorful cultural craft at the park! An Ojo de Dios (Eye of God in Spanish) is a woven mandala made with yarn and wood, often with several colors. They originally come from the Huichol culture in Mexico, but it is an ancient contemplative and spiritual practice for many indigenous peoples in the Americas, and beliefs surrounding them vary with location and history. 

May 13 – Activity Description: Friendship Bracelets

Create a Friendship Bracelet using simple braiding techniques! Learn about what makes a good friend and select your favorite friendship traits by choosing colors that represent some of those qualities. Self-selecting colors and corresponding friendship traits will be encouraged. Suggested colors will be Yellow = positive attitude, Blue = honesty, Orange = funny, Pink = caring, Purple = supportive, Green = kind, Red = good listening.

October 29 – Activity Description: Pom-Pom Spider

Get ready for spooky season by creating a Pom-Pom Spider. Learn the exciting process of creating a pom-pom using yarn. Then, turn it into something both creepy and cuddly! Take home your new pet and give it a name suited for the spookiest of creatures, or give in a home along your Halloween décor!