The interest and atmosphere generated during the mural painting produced a class cohesiveness and cooperation that could never be achieved in more individual projects. (Author)

Suggests techniques for utilizing carving materials, modeling materials, and plaster of Paris techniques. (DS)

Describes a project in which the children were given the opportunity to produce mosaic life size figures for the office complex of their elementary school. (RB)

Study analyzes figures children make with playdough, a different medium that provides evidence related to two opposing theories of the development of representation. (Author)

Author urges elementary art teachers to devise dynamic programs for interesting board of education members in increasing funds for art education. A yearly presentation of students' work, using a new project and technique annually, is suggested as effective. (PD)

This article gives a very brief history of weaving and discusses using a primitive loom in the art classroom. Particular attention is given to construction of the loom and the design concerns in weaving. One of seven articles in this issue on fiber arts. (SJL)

Discusses the danger of toxic fumes from common art materials and the importance of an adequate ventilation system in the art room. (SJL)

Described is the Advanced Placement Program in Studio Art which encourages in-depth involvement by basing one-third of its requirements on the student's demonstrated ability to select and develop a project which makes greater demands than the usual assignment. This special project phase is described in depth. (KC)

Suggested is an alternative to the traditional ceramics instruction which uses prewedged and prepackaged clay and highly sophisticated kilns: begin with the digging of clay and end with the construction and firing of a trench kiln. (KC)

Described is a demonstration to illustrate the storytelling qualities of "clayscapes" and to suggest just one of the innumerable sculptured environments that are possible with clay. Clayscapes are sculptures which are minilandscapes made of clay. (KC)

In an attempt to bridge the apparent gap between two-dimensional and three-dimensional work, an art teacher introduced wire modeling to his students. (Author/RK)

An art teacher from Big Bear Lake Middle School in California started an art project that wouldn't use the paper, paint and paste of her previous classes. What she came up with was quickly dubbed "wood sculpture". Describes the priorities for creating wood sculpture. (Author/RK)