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Leaf Bowls

Fourth Grade Leaf Bowls I love these fun fall leaves . They are quite easy to do if you are fortunate enough to have a kiln at your fingertips! Each student starts with a fist sized lump of potters clay . Review and complete wedging of the clay as usual (to prepare it from air bubbles, etc.) Simply roll the clay into 1/4" slabs using rolling pins and two guide sticks which help you get an even result. Place a large leaf over the clay- facing up so that the veins are down. I have them select leaves as big as their hand- spread wide. Roll the leaf twice to press the design into the clay . Use a sharp trimming tool (thin/long nails, an opened thick paper clip or better clay tools work well here) to cut the outline of the leaf shape. Smooth the rough edges with one finger and a bit of water. Lay some plastic wrap, a paper towel or a thin cotton cloth inside of a disposable paper bowl. Lay your clay leaf inside of t...

For all ages: Andy Goldsworthy

Andy Goldsworthy: Land Art Please see my video below for a fun new lesson. This one will be sure to keep you on your toes and get you outside and enjoying nature. Have fun. https://youtu.be/XBh5CGjYXcs

Zentangle Hands

ZENTANGLE, BABY! We had a fantastic time learning to Zentangle with the rest of America...I can see what the hype is all about! We viewed many videos off of the internet and finally settled on the idea of using our hands as a base for our designs. Each finger can be a platform for you to get kids to break up their patterns and create unique ideas. I encouraged finding light and dark areas by using close/spaced lines and different markers. Provide them with ideas...photo copies and videos- there is a ton out there. Put on music...they get into a great zone! (not elevator crud...live it up!) Enjoy!

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