Programs
Brilliant Braiders Series
The Brilliant Braiders Series is an innovative program that combines the art of hair braiding with hands-on math experience for girls ages 10-14. This program is designed to deepen their understanding of important math concepts while building confidence as a mathematician and beyond. Each series includes 10-12 sessions in the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons on Fridays or Saturdays.
*No prior hair braiding experience is required.
Brilliant Braiders Intensive
The Brilliant Braiders Intensive is a week-long program designed for girls ages 10-14 to explore the art of hair braiding while taking a deep dive into math concepts and its connection to hair and culture. Girls will engage in fun math activities that will strengthen their visual spatial skills needed to part and braid hair, and be successful in mathematics. Available during Mid-Winter and Spring Break only.
*No prior hair braiding experience required.
Sign up your child up for a Trial Class on Friday November 8, 2024
Mathematician's Summer Workshop: Brilliant Braiders Series
The Mathematician's Summer Workshop: Brilliant Braiders Series, is a two-week program designed for girls ages 10-14, to explore math through the art of hair braiding. With hands-on activities, girls will develop their visual-spatial skills, deepen their understanding of important math concepts, and build confidence as mathematicians while also learning self-care through art-based activities. The program culminates in a showcase for families where girls can display their hair styling projects. Available in the summer only.
*No prior hair braiding experience is required.
Math & Braiding
Sisterhood
Benefits of Brilliant Braiders Series
Hair braiding is not just a beautiful art form, but also a highly mathematical practice that is often overlooked in schools. By learning how to create tessellations box braids and symmetrical patterns with cornrows, girls can draw connections in their understanding of mathematics. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the African roots of hair braiding and its significance in the diaspora.
Sister circles are a powerful way for girls to come together and support each other. In these safe spaces, they can discuss and reflect on their personal journeys, and develop a collective responsibility for one another. The sisterhood is a source of strength and support, empowering each member to learn and grow.
Visual Spacial Awareness
Great visual spatial awareness is a valuable skill that can be developed through various activities, including math exercises. Hairstylists, mathematicians, and engineers alike use this skill to create beautiful braided styles and solve complex problems. With specific math and hair braiding activities, girls can expand their relationship with math.
The Beauty and Wonder of Mathematics
Mathematics is a beautiful subject that is all about patterns and how ideas are connected. Mathematics is found in nature where we pay attention to it to learn about ourselves and the world around us. It has been viewed as such since the beginning of time in Africa. With this approach, girls can develop a positive relationship with math and practice it in a supportive community, in sisterhood.
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