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June 17, 2008
Clayways
I'm thinking of stopping by the local pottery shop and picking up a big ol' tub of clay, some glazes and silly little tools...taking this ceramic beads class at B&B has lit a small fire in me to make more of these dainty little things...my class pieces should arrive later this week, maybe next, but that's ok, I wanna make some more stuff NOW...they are so easy to do, its just the same low-fire clay you used in art class as a kid - do they still offer art classes in school anymore? If not, you should take your kids to local craft places, or buy supplies online and teach your kids yourself...i learned how to do calligraphy, linoleum block printing, rug hooking, charcoal drawing, pottery all in my middle school art class...it was a great experience and I still remember it...I think kids should be exposed to art and music at an early age, cause as adults, I think we are afraid to fail or make mistakes in those areas...I see it all the time in class - I am not bothered to make ugly stuff in classes, I typically DO make ugly stuff...I like the exposure to the technique where I can come home and grow it in my own space...some things I take to more easily than others, but eventually they all make their way into my world...
I can't draw 'properly' to save myself, but I can do great cartoony kinda drawings...you know, the big eyed, round faced, simple line stuff...so what if I draw a banana and it doesn't look like one...I can do a cartoon one just fine...
So, go - buy glitter and glue and markers and construction paper...make something fun today...do fingerpainting - one of my most favorite things to do as a kid...buy crayons...(leave them in the sun and enjoy the melty goodness)...buy some paint and wood pieces and paint them...hang them up in your kid's room...enjoy your summer w/out it costing a lot of money...get some clay or sculpey or paper maiche and some newspaper and rock your world...I'm ready!!
Posted by Donner at June 17, 2008 09:20 AM