Described is the art of collecting grasses, canes, bamboo, willow, reeds, rushes and raffia, and forming them into baskets. These basketry methods can also be used to make animal-like forms, napkin rings, or decorative jewelry pieces. (KC)

The author suggests collage with black and white paper as a simple project for teaching shape and visual design. (SJL)

It is suggested that sandstone makes a good inexpensive medium for sand sculpture. It is available at foundries, or it can be made out of sand. Two formulas for making sandstone are included. (KC)

The zoetrope, ancestor of the motion picture, is a spinning cylinder in which a strip of drawings take on movement. This article provides instructions for building this device and outlines an animation project for third- through seventh-graders. (SJL)

This article reviews the changing goals of art education, describes the present status of objectives in the field, and projects some possibilities for the future. (RC)

Instructions are given for making inexpensive plaster face casts and decorating them as masks. This art project was used with a fifth grade class. (SJL)

The article presents an interview with Louise Appell (Associate Director, The National Committee on Arts for the Handicapped) and Bluma Weiner (consultant to a program for handicapped people at the Metropolitan Museum of Art), regarding the current state of art experiences for the handicapped in the schools and community. (DLS)

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)

This mini-curriculum introduces the basic art concepts of line, shape and form, texture, color and light, space, and design and composition. (SB)

The computer is an exciting medium for art, especially for projects involving color and line, motivating even the most reluctant young artist. Input devices are described. The first four lessons are suggested and ways to display the art projects are covered. (MT)

Elementary school children are given cards containing specific criteria for doing one or two tasks: sorting or arranging rocks. Sorting tasks involve children in picking out rocks with particular characteristics, such as color or shape. In the arranging tasks children are asked to arrange rocks according to size or value. (RM)

Contemporary ceramic artist William Daly's stoneware work entitled "Shang Play" is discussed. Art activities to help elementary and secondary students learn about ceramic art are suggested. (RM)

One of the most common disposable materials in our society is polystyrene, of which grocery store meat trays, egg cartons, and several kinds of protective packing materials are made. Describes the characteristics of five different polystyrenes and some suggested uses for art classes. (RM)

Art experiences for hearing impaired students should focus on a concept rather than being merely craft busywork. Ideas for developing an art curriculum are offered incorporating three goals: increasing visual awareness, developing pre-art skills, and expanding imagination. (CL)