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MassArt students and Professor Cara Tuttle visit the Tatum Robotics team at MassRobotics. Photo by Amy Fink.
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Yes, they met new people, tasted the food, and took in the landscape. But students who traveled to Laos with Fashion Chair Jennifer Varekamp also worked hand-in-hand with local artisans to support their creative entrepreneurial efforts.
MassArt Travel Course, "Laos: A Journey Into Culture and Craft through a Social Enterprise"
Written by Jen Roy
During January 2020, students experienced the mystical country of Laos through an integrative collaboration with the social enterprise, Ma Té Sai, as they travelled with Jennifer Varekamp, Professor of Fashion Design, to some of the northern villages and worked with artisans on collaborative projects.
The course explored the culture of Laos, through the people, the food and the varied landscape from the Mekong River to the Buddhist temples. Students participated in a variety of workshops on traditional handwork and explored the unique atmosphere of the UNESCO World Heritage City, Luang Prabang.
MassArt students and Professor Cara Tuttle visit the Tatum Robotics team at MassRobotics. Photo by Amy Fink.
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MassArt and TERC bring creative installations together with research on soundscapes and learning.
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