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Monday, October 24, 2011
We will Eat You Up, We Love You So!
Yay for a new lesson inspired by one of my favorite childhood books: Where the Wild things Are by Maurice Sendak!
After reading the classic book, we discussed all the different animals and textures that were used to create all the "wild things". Students were shown a demo on how to convey "visual texture" of the animals skin & how use the bas relief technique with paper to create 3d tails, fur, feathers, etc. Lots of fun!
After reading the classic book, we discussed all the different animals and textures that were used to create all the "wild things". Students were shown a demo on how to convey "visual texture" of the animals skin & how use the bas relief technique with paper to create 3d tails, fur, feathers, etc. Lots of fun!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
My students are the cats pajamas:)
I am very proud & excited of all the beautiful variety in these wonderful felines. Here are some of our finished projects.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Fabric Bottle experiment
Using old fabric scraps, a bandana & studio rags & a wine bottle. I first cut the fabric into long strips & knotted fabric to create long pieces.
Then, I tied three long strips of different fabric & braided them together. I used the hot glue gun ( aka my best friend) to begin wrapping braids around the base of the bottle. I interchanged large pieces with thinner pieces.
I continued up the bottle, gluing as I go.
Although this project was not 100% successful, I think these bottles are interesting & I love all the textures. I have yet to find a wine bottle project (other than tissue paper bottles) that is both fun & beautiful. Any ideas?
Then, I tied three long strips of different fabric & braided them together. I used the hot glue gun ( aka my best friend) to begin wrapping braids around the base of the bottle. I interchanged large pieces with thinner pieces.
I continued up the bottle, gluing as I go.
Although this project was not 100% successful, I think these bottles are interesting & I love all the textures. I have yet to find a wine bottle project (other than tissue paper bottles) that is both fun & beautiful. Any ideas?
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Brevard Reuse Center
This is such a wonderful place for teachers, especially art teachers! Lots of great materials just waiting for you to make use of! Not to mention , they are very friendly & helpful! I can't believe I haven't been here before last Wednesday!
REUSABLE RESOURCES ADVENTURE CENTER
2255 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904
PO Box 511001, Melbourne Bch, FL 32951 Ph: (321) 729-0100, Fx: (321) 984-9090
Brevard Reuse Center
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From RRAC:
"Where Discards Become Discoveries
The Reusable Resources Adventure Center (RRAC) is a non-profit community service of the Institute for Self Active Education and a founding partner of the Florida Network of Reuse Centers.... The Center is a place where you will discover interesting objects of many different sizes and materials that can be used in creative construction, art, play and learning activities. We think of these materials as being “open ended” because their usage is only limited to the imagination of the user."
REUSABLE RESOURCES ADVENTURE CENTER SCHEDULE::
WHERE:
2255 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904
PO Box 511001, Melbourne Bch, FL 32951 Ph: (321) 729-0100, Fx: (321) 984-9090
WHEN:
12 Wednesday 3-6
19 Wednesday 3-6
22 Saturday 9-12
November 2 Wednesday 3-6
9 Wednesday 3-6
16 Wednesday 3-6
No Sat: Thanksgiving
December 7 Wednesday 3-6
14 Wednesday 3-6
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| Picasso Bottle cap mural |
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