Silhouette Art – What & Why?
At the studio, we use silhouettes as a teaching tool for a variety of skills. Not only is this task simple enough for ages 5+, it is beautiful and teaches a lot. I’m going to give you the steps to make your own silhouette art and below I’ve outlined the skills you will acquire along […]
Clay Roses – Made Easy
Hand building with clay can be a tricky thing! It can be messy, but also lots of fun. One simple lesson we use to introduce the hand building process is clay roses. You can make them in any size and thickness and are a wonderful way to get used to the feel and malleability of […]
Camara Obscura: A Drawing Technique
I use a Renaissance-era technique, referred to as ‘Camera Obscura’ at my studio. This technique helps my students to identify lines and shadows. By looking into the camera, they can easily sketch an image of the scene onto a piece of paper to create a realistic drawing. The idea behind this exercise is not to […]