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IDEA: Weaving
Weaving is both fun and relaxing. Here are a couple of great videos I found that show some easy and more complex weaving. These are from You Tube, but as you know they block that at school, so I made...
View ArticleIDEAS: Pastel Circle Art
This short video was made by another teacher. I found it on You Tube (but since that is blocked by our district I copied it to share with you.) She uses chalk pastels to make a background (lots of...
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IDEAS: Creative God’s Eye Tutorials
A great step-by-step picture tutorial on making God’s Eyes and some complex ones with beading. A great tutorial for the fiber/ weaving center. This webpage shows a super complex 8 sided, 12 inch ojo....
View ArticleDrawing Center: Pastels with PAINT
As much as I like the LOOK of pastels, I do find them to be very messy this neat technique lets you mix the chalk pastel with tempera paint to help seal the chalk dust. It also makes a cool batik look...
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Assignment: Artist Trading Cards
There are only two ‘rules’ about Artist Trading Cards, the must be the right size and you should trade them with other artists. The size is the same as a regular playing card. 2.5″ x 3.5″ Think about...
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IDEA: Wire Statues ala Giacometti
Giacometti was a Swiss sculptor, painter, draftsman and printer. His trademark statues are long and stretched out to look like they are never ending. You can learn more about this artist here, and how...
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