No charge. Reservations required.
Reservations are available for 2024-2025 programs for members on August 12 and for the public on August 19 for in-person attendance.
All materials are provided. Appropriate for ages: 12-18
Join us to explore number patterns in art that you observe and create. See how simple lists of numbers such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, . . . or 1,3, 5, 7, 9, 11, . . . or 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, . . . are used to generate other lists of numbers that form patterns and shapes in art. You will use these numerical patterns to create mystic rose designs, poems, a paperweight, a puzzle, and an attractive gift box in the shape of a pyramid.
Presenter: Ruth Champagne
Biography: Ruth Champagne, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Concordia University Chicago, is a distinguished educator and author with a Ph.D. from Columbia University’s Teachers College. She’s known for her contributions to math education, including authoring textbooks for major publishers like Silver Burdett Ginn and Pearson Education. Dr. Champagne is also a speaker at national math conferences, a grants evaluator for the Chicago Foundation for Education, and the founder of FRIENDLY MATH. Her dedication has earned recognition from Chicago Woman Today and praise from the late Nobel Laureate, Dr. Leon Lederman. Emphasizing the fusion of math and creativity, Dr. Champagne’s impact on education is significant, evident in her extensive publications and ongoing inspiration to students and educators.