Presents detailed instructions for the design and construction of simple reed baskets. Directions cover materials preparation, basic designs, and methods for giving baskets a finished appearance. (AM)

Each sixth-grade student contributed one square for a class Halloween quilt, made by printing with fabric crayons. Techniques are described. (RM)

A patchwork wall hanging is an excellent introduction to felting for elementary students. Directions and a time allowance for designing and basting a patch, felting, and sewing the hanging are included. (AM)

Sixth grade students in a special studio class completed a Malaysian copper tooling project. Procedures, techniques, materials and time requirements for the project are presented. (AM)

The twig loom, made from the branch of a tree, can be as simple or as complex as the weaver wishes. It can be the first loom attempted by children, as a way of introducing them to weaving. (Author)

Plastic drinking straws can be used, with students of all ages, to weave a belt. (AM)

Describes an eight-week program in which 8- to 14-year-olds learned to spin raw wool into yarn. Students observed wool shearing at a sheep farm, learned to prepare wool for spinning, and spun their own yarn. Detail directions for carding and use of hand spindles are included. (AM)

Presents background information which will help teachers undertake leaded-glass projects in secondary-level art classes. Instructions cover simple designs, pattern construction, glass-cutting techniques, leading methods, and project assembly. (AM)

Describes a program of 12 voluntary lunch hour minicourses for third graders at Royal View Elementary School. Each minicourse concerns a specific art activity, such as ceramics, weaving, and watercolor. (SJL)

How can a teacher cover an exciting aspect of ceramics, provide his students with an exemplary model of an artist craftsperson, and bring about a growing sense of community through an alternate learning situation? One way is by offering a raku workshop, complete with kiln building. (Author)

Arts and crafts education opens up the creative ambitions of hearing-impaired children, cultivates their ability to express themselves, strengthens their organizational ability, helps them develop visual and tactile sensitivity, and increases their interest in learning. Self-respect and self-confidence are the result. (RM)

This book offers a wide variety of easy-to-make crafts, including toys, games, and gifts, and each project begins with a box. The book provides directions, a materials list, and suggestions for setting aside a work area. The projects are illustrated with large full-color photographs and explained with simple step-by-step instructions. Contains a…

Instructions are provided for making dolls, or soft people sculptures, by stuffing nylons with cotton and shaping the result with stitching and decoration. This article is one of seven in this issue on fiber arts. (SJL)

The projects in this book were designed to introduce art to children in grades K-6. All of the projects are easy to understand, quick to do, and cost effective. Minimal preparation time is needed and clean up is easy. If finding time for quality art lessons is a problem in the classroom, one of these projects could be included as a supplement to…

Theories in art education with a western origin have been applied in Egypt to support the revival of folkloric art. There are three important phases in the teaching of a unit on applique, a decorative craft dating back to the earliest Egyptian history. (AM)