Reflective blog AH/HON 4240_6

Carol Cook Reid is the creator and manufacturer of Pathway Patterns

Recently I had the opportunity to participate in a classroom (AH/HON 4240)activity hosted by Carol Cook Reid. Carol Cook Reid is the creator and manufacturer of Pathway Patterns. Pathway Patterns is marketed as a group activity with the main purpose of bringing people together in a joint aim at making and extending pathways with the use of colored squares. Check out the featured article at www.examiner.com/life-photos-in-detroit/local-artist-carol-cook-reid-the-creator-and-manufacturer-of-pathway-patterns

The activity is composed of 4"x4" hand painted squares that have shapes that come together in a variety of ways. By combining these squares different pathways are joined and can extend for miles if done with the co operation of the person on either side of the table.

I personally found the activity enjoyable and it forced those who participated to come out of their shells and communicate with their neighbor. I think this is a great activity for family, friends, or as a solitary activity done at one’s leisure.

I would compare the process as something similar to making a quilt, but instead of using fabric one uses colored blocks of wood. The finished piece is an original design which can be glued to a board and hung as art. Hats off to  Carol Cook Reid for creating such a marvelous activity.
More photos can be found on flickr.com