CERAMICS I: Texture has been the name of the game as we start to explore in Ceramics. We learned how to wedge the clay, created pinch pots, sensitized our fingers to clay thickness, and learned hot to score and slip. Then we engaged in some creative play to develop reductive textures.
JEWELRY I: We explored weaving in this week in Jewelry through learning the twisted and solomon knot bar stitches. We helped each other learn the stitches, add beads and buttons to make finished bracelets. Scarcity led to inspiration this week when we ran out of buttons with large enough holes-we drilled holes in pennies to make our own buttons! We also celebrated triple birthday week.
JEWELRY II: Anxious to get started, Jewelry II students jumped right into a free ring project. Be sure to follow your child on Pinterest and Weebly to see what they're inspired by, and to follow their process as he or she is making!
Check out my STUDENT PORTFOLIO Pinterest board to see what students are making.
Here's a quick start post to thinking about the importance of play to creativity. Try it - withhold judgement, and just create. Here's an exercise students did this week:
JEWELRY I: We explored weaving in this week in Jewelry through learning the twisted and solomon knot bar stitches. We helped each other learn the stitches, add beads and buttons to make finished bracelets. Scarcity led to inspiration this week when we ran out of buttons with large enough holes-we drilled holes in pennies to make our own buttons! We also celebrated triple birthday week.
JEWELRY II: Anxious to get started, Jewelry II students jumped right into a free ring project. Be sure to follow your child on Pinterest and Weebly to see what they're inspired by, and to follow their process as he or she is making!
Check out my STUDENT PORTFOLIO Pinterest board to see what students are making.
Here's a quick start post to thinking about the importance of play to creativity. Try it - withhold judgement, and just create. Here's an exercise students did this week: