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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Handmade pottery bowl resembling a large leaf, with intricate veins and edges, created during a Kids Clay Camp, resting on a wooden surface.

Clay Camp for Kids- Week One

This summer I have also been teaching a clay class for kids. It is only 6 sessions, one hour each…

  • July 20, 2010
  • clay, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, third grade
The Weaving Wonders Camp presents a colorful woven yarn and feather craft with a red spiral center on a circular base, displayed on a wooden surface.

Weaving Wonders Camp Part 2

Circular Weaving is another one of my favorite ways to teach weaving. We did these circular weavings at my Weaving…

  • July 15, 2010
  • first grade, kindergarten, second grade, third grade, weaving
A woven grid of colorful feathers and yarn strings displayed on a flat surface, showcasing the wonders of intricate weaving techniques.

Weaving Wonders Camp

Styrofoam Weaving   At the beginning of this summer, I taught a “Weaving Wonders” camp at my school. Kids entering…

  • July 14, 2010
  • first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, third grade
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