Technique of tie dying is explained. (RW)

Describes the technique of tapestry weaving by which we can learn to understand the fundamentals of weaving while exploring the visual and tactile qualities of the yarns. (Author/RK)

Art described a ceramic mosaic completed by fourth grade students at the Little Britain Elementary School, Washingtonville School District, Newburgh, New York. (Author/RK)

Article described how students, seven sixth graders, learned about the ancient craft of back-strap weaving. (Author/RK)

To help them get the cylindrical shape necessary for making pottery beer mugs, high school art students used flexible armatures stuffed with vermiculite. (RM)

Presents suggestions for teachers who want to integrate the arts into their classrooms. Three sections explain how to use the newspaper's comics to stimulate students' interest, create community partnerships that would help students communicate in the arts, and use design technology to create original concepts from readily available materials. (SM)

Presents four lesson plans centered around artworks involving Japanese clothing. Instructional materials include color plates of a 19th century print showing women's clothing, two beautifully handcrafted coats, and a coverlet in kimono form. The lesson plans discuss Japanese clothing, art, society, and culture. (MJP)