Paper as a Sculptural Form
One of my holiday excursions was to the Trout Museum of Art in Appleton, Wisconsin. (Art educators: scroll down to see a quick, paper sculpture… Read More »Paper as a Sculptural Form
Curriculum
Surface Design Association Inspires Explore Fiber
This is my Pecha Kucha presentation (with the text) that I presented at the Surface Design Associations’ 40th anniversary conference 4/3 – 4/6/2017. Find out… Read More »Surface Design Association Inspires Explore Fiber
Textile Techniques With Metal: Fibers as 3D
This presentation includes some history of artists that blazed the trail of working with metal using fiber techniques. The author’s and other contemporary artists work… Read More »Textile Techniques With Metal: Fibers as 3D
Art Education – The Challenges of Curriculum Transition
This presentation examines a school district’s Art I Foundation curriculum change into the Understanding by Design curriculum template. Find out the challenges and successes for… Read More »Art Education – The Challenges of Curriculum Transition
Bring Fibers Into Your Art Curriculum
See examples of art educators in the Plano Independent School District using fibers in their art projects. This presentation gives not just examples, but advice… Read More »Bring Fibers Into Your Art Curriculum
Process Over Product in Art Education: A Student Centered Approach to Making Art
Living in the 21st century is living in a time when change is rapid and insistent. It can be difficult to keep up with constant… Read More »Process Over Product in Art Education: A Student Centered Approach to Making Art
Artist of the Day Video Student Reflection
I’ve been using Artist of the Day videos as an opening activity in my high school art classes for several years now. I have noticed… Read More »Artist of the Day Video Student Reflection
Breaking Out of My Curriculum Box
Last summer I looked at all of my curriculum and created a new foundation for my instruction. I am calling the components “cornerstones” because I want them… Read More »Breaking Out of My Curriculum Box