Instead of battling metal clothes hangers to create a mobile, pipe cleaners make quick work of this easy and calm-inducing art project for the younger set. This is a perfect... Learn More
This is an easy project that illustrates Calder’s use of line, shape and form. It’s a great substitute for a prep intensive form-based project. Second grade students do very well... Learn More
Calder liked the circus so much that he created his own. The Calder Circus had over 50 moving figures made out of wire, leather and cloth.... Learn More
This is an easy project that illustrates Calder’s use of line, shape and form. It’s a great substitute for a prep intensive form-based project. Second grade students do very well... Learn More
Calder liked the circus so much that he created his own. The Calder Circus had over 50 moving figures made out of wire, leather and cloth.... Learn More
This is an easy project that illustrates Calder’s use of line, shape and form and is a great project to introduce children to primary & secondary colors.... Learn More
While pipe cleaners are used for this project due to availability and ease of cutting, feel free to use a heavy gauge wire for older students. Alexander Calder introduced a... Learn More
This standing MOBILE project requires a small amount of time to make the components but offers much opportunity to extend the lesson to understand balance & weight. The heavier the... Learn More
This STABILE project requires a small amount of time and offers much creative opportunity. Painted cereal box cardboard would make a great substitution for card stock and would offer more... Learn More
Calder combined Mobiles and Stabiles to create standing mobile units. Often these were in abstract shapes and animals shapes.... Learn More
Alexander Calder introduced a new element to art by adding movement through hanging sculptures called mobiles. The movement creates a new art experience based on the changing direction of each unit.... Learn More
This bird project uses the exact same techniques as most of my general slab construction projects. It is suitable for both air-dry clay and kiln-fire clay. The one difference with... Learn More
If you can make a pinch pot, you can make a mouse, elephant, pig, sheep, cow…anything! The idea is to create two same-size pinch pots and score together. Add a... Learn More
Learning how to make a pinch pot leads to an infinite amount of possibilities for other projects. In this lesson I’m going to show you how to teach the pinch... Learn More
Creating anything with clay is one of my students most loved art projects. What I love about sculptural projects like this is that some kids can create better with form... Learn More
This bird project uses the exact same techniques as most of my general slab construction projects. It is suitable for both air-dry clay and kiln-fire clay. The one difference with... Learn More
Mexican suns with the decorative detailing and curvy sun’s rays are commonplace in Mexican Arts & Craft stores. Using a starburst template makes quick work out of a soft clay... Learn More
As much as I like watching kids color and paint, there is absolutely no substitute for the tactile experience of clay. I am lucky to have a kiln at my... Learn More