The purpose of this study was to explore the anxiety and stress-reducing effects of drawing, using different drawing materials by promoting the development of student confidence. The drawing activities were designed to foster the exploration of identity, emotion, and sense of self, while encouraging the exploration of materials and mark making.…

As inflated prices for art materials become more inflated, art teachers are seeking sources of free materials that can be used to support the goals of art education. Suggests four ways that recyclable materials may be utilized in creative art activities. (Editor/RK)

Cement offers many creative possibilities for school art programs. Instructions are given for sculpting with fiber-cement and sand-cement, as well as for finishing processes and the addition of color. Safety is stressed. (IS)

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)

Presents an art activity in which the students engrave white lines into black by scratching away the surface of a prepared ink facing to make scratchboard drawings. Discusses the different types of scratchboard, explains how students can make scratchboard themselves, and describes the process of drawing on scratchboard in detail. (CMK)

AN ART CURRICULUM IS IMPORTANT IN DEVELOPING CREATIVE HUMAN EFFORT BY A PROCESS OF LEARNING THROUGH STUDY AND ACTION. SUCCESSFUL ART EDUCATION AIDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALL AREAS OF LEARNING WHERE DISCOVERY AND CREATIVITY ARE SOUGHT. EACH PERSON IN THE REALM OF EDUCATION, FROM THE ART COORDINATOR TO THE PARENT, HAS A ROLE TO PLAY IN THE ART…

Here is an inexpensive approach for broadening student knowledge of metal techniques. Electroforming and electroetching are fully described. (Author/RK)

For the past several years, students at Madison Senior High School in San Diego have responded to the tactile texture and draping quality of soft materials. They experimented enthusiastically with three-dimensional forms made out of foam rubber. Here is the result of their efforts and experimentation. (Author/RK)

The creation of ceramic masks in reaction to the film, Roots, focused on the functions of the masks themselves within a particular society, the materials and techniques used to create these masks, and the identification of typical shapes of heads and facial features on the masks in each culture. (Author/RK)

The potter's wheel has been used for centuries as a tool in the production of pitchers, containers for storing and dispensing liquids. Using many traditional and beautiful pitcher shapes as a source of inspiration this potter's wheel project is intended to stimulate creative design concepts, initiate original thought, and encourage experimentation…

A secondary teacher describes how she has her students use liquid white enamel. With the enameling process, students can create lasting, exciting artwork. They can exercise an understanding of design and color while learning the value of careful, sustained craft skills. (RM)

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)

Students can be motivated to be creative by introducing them to an unusual technique or approach to design. The concept of face mobiles can serve as a springboard for students to engage in a unique art project. Some photographs graphically present the basic forming steps. (Editor/RK)

The process of building and firing a raku kiln is a memorable happening. The cost is low and students learn to appreciate the work involved in firing a kiln while the pots are a pleasant reminder of an outdoor workshop. (Author/RK)

"Using few materials and simple tools, students can be stimulated to be creative and to produce sculpture that is expressive". Describes a course in sculpture taught by a professional sculptress for students at John F. Kennedy High School, Bronx, New York. (Author/RK)