Arranging objects for a still-life drawing is described. (DB)

Suggested procedures for art teachers which can get results quickly and painlessly in the teaching of lettering for posters and other projects. (CB)

As a result of the activities described here, that of making silhouettes, the students seem to come to know themselves a little more and teacher and students better understand the individual human needs and diversity within the class. (Author/CB)

Some teaching ideas for promoting art appreciation in children. (SJL)

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)

Creating and using rubber stamps motivates even students who feel frustrated by more traditional art lessons. Examples of ways teachers can have students make and use stamps in the classroom are provided. (RM)

Author describes the techniques his students used in the transfer of images from a printed page. (CB)

Education is change and the mural is an opportunity for succeeding generations of high school students to express on a large scale, colourfully and publicly, their reactions to the world they live in. (Author)

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)

Describes six art activities for elementary and secondary art classes. Activities include designing a noise-making machine, the painting of pointillist pictures, drawing street scenes and still life photographs, making visual transparency projections to supplement student art history reports, and doing sketches of popcorn. (AM)

Lost-wax casting in sterling silver is a costly experience for the average high school student. However, this jewelry process can be learned at no cost if scrap aluminum is used instead of silver, and soap bars are used instead of wax. This lost-soap aluminum casting process is described. (Author/KC)

Fibers and fabrics provide the raw materials for a great variety of art activities that are adaptable to practically all grade levels. Here are some stitchery projects for the art teacher with a limited budget for supplies. (Author/RK)

Techniques to help art students in grades 3-12 make soap sculptures are described. From a series of wild doodles students choose a single striking shape to render in soap. (RM)

An art lesson for teaching intermediate and secondary level students the fundamentals of printmaking is provided. Basic printmaking vocabulary and techniques are introduced. (RM)

The creation of banners in an art project for students involved in a social studies unit concerning the Middle Ages is described. (CB)