Describes how kindergarten children experienced the stages involved in the ceramic process in 3 30-minute class periods. Students created freeform, textured pendants which they glazed and fired. (KM)

The subject of gargoyles is engaging for children. Creating their own gargoyles is a journey to a place of fantasy and imagination. Ghosts, goblins, creatures of the night--this is the stuff for which students have a limitless reserve of energy. What more appropriate time than Halloween to share with them the history of these functional--and…

In this article, the author asserts that if Teaching Artists "must excel both as educators and artists, mastering the theory and practice of both fields, as well as the unique theory and practice that lies at their intersections" (Larson 13), then teachers who embrace the arts must master the creative process and experience what it is…

Four panels hang in the Junior Gallery at the Nelson Gallery-Atkins Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. Conceived by Matthew Monks, an experienced artist and teacher, and students from his Saturday morning class at the art museum the college is the result of a mixture of art materials and a combination of creative ideas. (Author/RK)

The work described and shown in this article was produced by Elementary and Special Education majors participating in an art course for college credit prior to entering the teaching profession. They combined creative concepts with the use of papier-mache. (Author/RK)

A window transparency is made from black paper strips and colored tissue papers. The three visual elements of line, shape and color are emphasized for this project. (Author)

Students learned to create head forms with clay at a special introductory class in Clay Portrait Sculpture at Vacaville High School, Vacaville, California. (Author/RK)

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…

Author suggests that art should play a more active role in the teaching of history (specifically Black History). Children should be able to create history with art materials to make it more meaningful to them. (NP)

Describes a day-long festival of art and creative activities and international cultural events for handicapped children. Children participated in many music-making and art projects. (AM)

Touches upon an area where photography plays an integral role, its relationship to fine art. Demonstrates how photography can be creative, how the camera can be used to capture and record subject matter for the visual artist, and how photography can be used as a teaching tool. (Author/RK)

Describes the functions, styles, and methods of creating medieval tapestries. Illustrates a narrative tapestry titled "The Prophecy of Nathan," attributed to Master Philip. Describes how textile artists' personal styles can be recognized. Suggests art activities for elementary and secondary students. (KM)

This document presents a course in creative textile design. Course objectives are: (1) The student will demonstrate his knowledge and understanding of the principles of design and composition through the completion of a textile design using one or more of the following methods: macrame, weaving, rug hooking, stitchery, applique, or any combination…