Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this chat group and am always in need of like-minded people as I
often feel isolated here as the art teacher for Pre-K's through Middle
School. This is my first year with the addition of Middle School and
although I love it, I am always being thrown requests to do additional
things like auction, permanent installations and, "Could you paint something
for my living room?" Anyway you all seem very helpful and I was wondering
if anybody has any suggestions for portfolio development for an 8th grader
who is applying to a performing arts high school. She asked for my help and
I've never done one for a student. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks
Teachers!
Karen
Art teacher in PA
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> 1. Re: inexperienced art student
> 2. Re: teacherartexchange digest: January 16, 2006
> 3. how to post
> 4. Disorganized art room papers
> 5. Re: Re:teacherartexchange digest: January 16, 2006
> 6. Re: how to post
> 7. RE: Looking for guidance...
> 8. RE: Looking for guidance...
> 9. Multicultural Lessons
> 10. Re: how to post
> 11. Re: Looking for guidance...
> 12. help with supplies
> 13. help with supplies
> 14. Re: Looking for guidance...
> 15. Re: help with supplies
> 16. Re: help with supplies
> 17. RE: Looking for guidance...
> 18. Re: drying rack
> 19. Re: help with supplies
> 20. testing - testing
> 21. Re: Drying Rack Selection
> 22. Re: testing - testing
> 23. Re: help with supplies
> 24. Re: help with supplies
> 25. decorative metal sheets
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> Subject: Re: inexperienced art student
> From: Elizabeth Heisey <elizhiz@yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 03:55:45 -0800 (PST)
> X-Message-Number: 1
>
> I would say, better now than later. That is, at least
> she is finding out how wonderful art is before she
> enters college under another major. Let alone
> discovering your true 'love' at age 50! I agree with
> Woody. Show her some great sites. Like that Lakota one
> from Judy the other day. I had several art majors with
> me in my college graduating class who had never taken
> a HS art class. I was always amazed, but they did
> fine.
> Beth
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> Subject: Re: teacherartexchange digest: January 16, 2006
> From: Elizabeth Heisey <elizhiz@yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 04:04:01 -0800 (PST)
> X-Message-Number: 2
>
> I am discouraged right now about organization of
> handouts, drawing papers and supplies. I have
> individual student storage areas, so all their stuff
> is secure. But our supply table, as well as my desk,
> seems to be in perpetual windfall condition. As we
> start a new semester I thought I would ask for any
> tips you all might share. I have 5 preps incl AP
> studio and art history. So I just don't have much
> energy for this. Thank you in advance. I so
> appreciate you guys.
> Beth
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> Subject: how to post
> From: "Scott Seaboldt" <sseaboldt@nred.org>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 07:05:07 -0500
> X-Message-Number: 3
>
> i subscribe to list
>
> want to post
>
> how=3F
>
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> Subject: Disorganized art room papers
> From: Elizabeth Heisey <elizhiz@yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 04:06:22 -0800 (PST)
> X-Message-Number: 4
>
> I am discouraged right now about organization of
> handouts, drawing papers and supplies. I have
> individual student storage areas, so all their stuff
> is secure. But our supply table, as well as my desk,
> seems to be in perpetual windfall condition. Students
> submit drawings, written work, and sketchbooks at
> various times. So the sizes vary. As we start a new
> semester I thought I would ask for any tips you all
> might share. I have 5 preps incl AP studio and art
> history. So I just don't have much energy for this.
> Thank you in advance. I so appreciate you guys.
> Beth
> sorry I think this is going out 2x....
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> Subject: Re: Re:teacherartexchange digest: January 16, 2006
> From: "M. Austin" <whest177@wheatstate.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:52:04 -0600
> X-Message-Number: 5
>
> I had this problem, where community shared supplies would end up a
complete
> mess. I just made a rule that nobody left until the room was clean. At
first
> everyone would stand around until one or two people would go straighten up
> the mess. Eventually, everyone just started cleaning up after themselves.
My
> problem areas: sinks being used as trash cans, magazines falling out all
> over the floor, glue/scissors/rulers just being tossed in the cabinet,
paper
> cabinet in constant disarray. This year my room is still in great shape,
and
> I have more students than ever! :-) Oh, and my desk is my mess - I don't
> allow students to touch it. All supplies they need are in a different area
> (I have a hard enough time keeping track of my own stuff without student
> help! *L*)
> ~Michal
> K-12 Kansas Art Teacher
> http://www.geocities.com/theartkids >
>
>
> >I am discouraged right now about organization of
> > handouts, drawing papers and supplies. I have
> > individual student storage areas, so all their stuff
> > is secure. But our supply table, as well as my desk,
> > seems to be in perpetual windfall condition. As we
> > start a new semester I thought I would ask for any
> > tips you all might share. I have 5 preps incl AP
> > studio and art history. So I just don't have much
> > energy for this. Thank you in advance. I so
> > appreciate you guys.
> > Beth
>
>
>
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>
> Subject: Re: how to post
> From: "M. Austin" <whest177@wheatstate.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:53:48 -0600
> X-Message-Number: 6
>
> Just like that! :-)
>
>
>
> >i subscribe to list
> >
> > want to post
> >
> > how?
> >
>
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> Subject: RE: Looking for guidance...
> From: "familyerickson" <familyerickson@earthlink.net>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 07:54:58 -0600
> X-Message-Number: 7
>
> Leah,
> The tool we use for metal repousee is a ball point pen (not bic type of
> pens) with the ball point clicked in not out. I put up a sign in the
> teacher's lounge and collected 25 of them from other teacher's desks.
> Occassionally they break thru the metal but not often. We use wooden
clay
> tools for the bossing and chasing (Thanks Linda!!-I just call it popping
in
> and popping out-nice to know the correct terminology) Other than that we
> do it as Linda describes below. We paint them afterwards with india ink.
> It rolls around on the metal but eventually settles into it's own
> interesting pattern with the metal showing thru. Then just let it dry. I
> also have students write poetry in response to their metal repousee and
> mount them together. I only allow 5th gr. to do this and I make a big
deal
> out of them getting to use an elaborate media. Oh another thing I do
is
> cut the metal into various sizes and let the kids choose a long rectangle,
a
> small square, a large square etc. so that they have to plan their idea and
> match it to an appropriate shape.
> Cindy
>
>
>
> repouss?... embossing in metal foil. i have kids draw a design on a
> sheet of newsprint the same size as the foil they will get. they use a
> marker to do this so that they don't get so intricate a design that it
> would be impossible to work in the foil. when the design is finished
> and approved, they tape it to the foil. the tools i have them use are
> tongue depressors clipped in half on a diagonal with a garden clippers.
> sand the cut edge a little to smooth it. this makes a pretty handy
> tool.... can use the point, the short side, and the curved end for
> different effects. place the foil w/ newsprint taped on it on top of a
> thick pad of newspaper and trace over the design using a dull pencil.
> this will emboss the design into the foil. then remove the newsprint
> design and work the foil some more. the proper terms are "bossing"
> (pushing out from the back side) and "chasing" (pushing in from the
> front side). you can really get a nice relief by working both sides so
> a figure and ground are developed. permanent markers work on the foil.
> also there are ways to patina the metal although you would have to be
> careful with toxicity of some of those products. i usually use 6"x9"
> pieces of foil, leave them uncolored and mount them on black poster
> boards for display. there are great art historical connections with the
> metalwork of pre-columbian cultures (inca, etc) and modern mexican folk
> art.
>
> linda in michigan
>
>
> On Jan 17, 2006, at 7:03 PM, leah rachlis wrote:
>
> > and a few other things...
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I've been lurking for most of last semester, trying to keep my
> > negativity to myself - but I am back with a slightly improved
> > attitude, and a little more enthusiasm.
> >
> > Last semester was AWFUL, from day one, I was so unprepared. Thanks to
> > many of you, I had a few days worth of warms ups, after my mom died to
> > get the semester started with, and I did get my act together to some
> > degree, but I spent all semester feeling as though I was one step
> > behind every step of the way.
> >
> > So, that's over with.
> >
> > I spent winter break giving my art room a much needed purge, and found
> > some things I not only didn't know I had, but am not too sure what to
> > do with - so - I am looking for suggestions. On some of these it is
> > not that I don't have lessons, but I have been unsuccessful with the
> > media and I am hoping someone out there has some tips and tricks for
> > me:
> >
> > such as:
> >
> > non-drying modeling clay... how do you explain to itty bitties that
> > they can play with it, but not keep it? OR is there someway to do
> > something with it that will give it permanence? I tired coating with
> > an acrylic clear coat- that just made a mess... any thoughts? I have a
> > few pounds of brightly colored bricks of modeling clay.
> >
> > and:
> >
> > Sheets of metal, for decorating, with a dull nib... then draws on with
> > permanent markers? I ve seen finished pieces, but never directions -
> > or background.
> >
> > AND - my deepest secret- scratch board:
> >
> > 1st, I've heard tell, that you can make your own with crayons covered
> > with India ink, but I have yet to succeed at that , (I tried putting
> > plaster powder over the coloring- that made a mess... ) and I have
> > some store bought boards, and stylists - and they DO NOT WORK.... I
> > can not get them to work, it just trashes the surfaces - I suspect I
> > am doing something terribly wrong, and do feel pretty foolish - But I
> > am confident someone out there will set me straight!
> >
> > Now to the exciting part:
> >
> >
> > In my spare time, I have somehow completed more than 2/3rds of my
> > course work for my Masters Degree (it's not that I learned a great
> > deal about specific art projects- it is more that I learned where to
> > go and when to ask for help).
> >
> > AND - for my Elementary Methods class, I need to interview art
> > teachers from schools with varying socio-economic populations. So I
> > am looking for some of you who might spare me a few of their precious
> > moments (probably on the weekend) where I would call you and pick your
> > brain for about 20 minutes. I world really appreciated it.
> >
> > oh - as far as varying socio-economic backgrounds go, I teach at a
> > (nearly broke) charter school, with a very diverse population, so even
> > a pretty poor traditional district school is varied from ours, and I
> > guess we'd be considered at least URBAN, if not inner city. While it
> > is not the Bronx, or East L.A., we are the second biggest city in
> > Colorado, and I am deep in the heart of "Downtown!"
> >
> > Thanks ALL!
> >
> > Leah in Colorado
> >
> > ---
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> > http://www.getty.edu/education/teacherartexchange/unsubscribe.html > >
>
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> Subject: RE: Looking for guidance...
> From: "bicyclken@earthlink.net" <bicyclken@earthlink.net>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 07:02:29 -0800
> X-Message-Number: 8
>
> Scratchboards come to us in different degrees of quality. I use Canson
and
> Essdee. Other scratchbords I have tried have done the same as yours is
> doing. Try using exacto knives, by scraping with the #11 blade you can
get
> a small line. If the kids are very young you can wrap the tips with
> masking tape and leave only a small space for the blade. Try this before
> you throw them away.
>
> Ken Schwab
>
> bicyclken@earthlink.net
> http://room3art.com >
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: leah rachlis <leah@pcisys.net>
> > To: TeacherArtExchange Discussion Group
> <teacherartexchange@lists.pub.getty.edu>
> > Date: 1/17/2006 8:05:05 PM
> > Subject: [teacherartexchange] Looking for guidance...
> >
> > and a few other things...
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I've been lurking for most of last semester, trying to keep my
negativity
> to
> > myself - but I am back with a slightly improved attitude, and a little
> more
> > enthusiasm.
> >
> > Last semester was AWFUL, from day one, I was so unprepared. Thanks to
> many
> > of you, I had a few days worth of warms ups, after my mom died to get
the
> > semester started with, and I did get my act together to some degree, but
> I
> > spent all semester feeling as though I was one step behind every step of
> the
> > way.
> >
> > So, that's over with.
> >
> > I spent winter break giving my art room a much needed purge, and found
> some
> > things I not only didn't know I had, but am not too sure what to do with
> -
> > so - I am looking for suggestions. On some of these it is not that I
> don't
> > have lessons, but I have been unsuccessful with the media and I am
hoping
> > someone out there has some tips and tricks for me:
> >
> > such as:
> >
> > non-drying modeling clay... how do you explain to itty bitties that they
> can
> > play with it, but not keep it? OR is there someway to do something with
> it
> > that will give it permanence? I tired coating with an acrylic clear
> coat-
> > that just made a mess... any thoughts? I have a few pounds of brightly
> > colored bricks of modeling clay.
> >
> > and:
> >
> > Sheets of metal, for decorating, with a dull nib... then draws on with
> > permanent markers? I ve seen finished pieces, but never directions - or
> > background.
> >
> > AND - my deepest secret- scratch board:
> >
> > 1st, I've heard tell, that you can make your own with crayons covered
> with
> > India ink, but I have yet to succeed at that , (I tried putting plaster
> > powder over the coloring- that made a mess... ) and I have some store
> bought
> > boards, and stylists - and they DO NOT WORK.... I can not get them to
> work,
> > it just trashes the surfaces - I suspect I am doing something terribly
> > wrong, and do feel pretty foolish - But I am confident someone out there
> > will set me straight!
> >
> > Now to the exciting part:
> >
> >
> > In my spare time, I have somehow completed more than 2/3rds of my course
> > work for my Masters Degree (it's not that I learned a great deal about
> > specific art projects- it is more that I learned where to go and when to
> ask
> > for help).
> >
> > AND - for my Elementary Methods class, I need to interview art teachers
> > from schools with varying socio-economic populations. So I am looking
> for
> > some of you who might spare me a few of their precious moments (probably
> on
> > the weekend) where I would call you and pick your brain for about 20
> > minutes. I world really appreciated it.
> >
> > oh - as far as varying socio-economic backgrounds go, I teach at a
> (nearly
> > broke) charter school, with a very diverse population, so even a pretty
> poor
> > traditional district school is varied from ours, and I guess we'd be
> > considered at least URBAN, if not inner city. While it is not the Bronx,
> or
> > East L.A., we are the second biggest city in Colorado, and I am deep in
> the
> > heart of "Downtown!"
> >
> > Thanks ALL!
> >
> > Leah in Colorado
> >
> >
> > ---
> > To unsubscribe go to
> > http://www.getty.edu/education/teacherartexchange/unsubscribe.html >
>
>
>
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>
> Subject: Multicultural Lessons
> From: Rebecca Burch <mamallama@gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:56:59 -0500
> X-Message-Number: 9
>
> Anyone have a favorite multicultural art lesson? I teach mostly
> multicultural "art experiences" for my 6th grade exploratory class,
> but I'm getting sick of doing the same lessons over and over again.
>
> Thanks!
> Becky (Chas WV)
>
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>
> Subject: Re: how to post
> From: Woody Duncan <woodyduncan@comcast.net>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 09:47:10 -0700
> X-Message-Number: 10
>
> Welcome Scott,
> You just made a successful post to the list.
> Welcome Aboard, Woody
>
> Scott Seaboldt wrote:
> > i subscribe to list
> >
> > want to post
> >
> > how?
>
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> mailto:woodyduncan@comcast.net
>
> 35 Quality Middle School Art Lessons
> in powerpoint format, on one CD $17 (includes shipping)
> http://www.taospaint.com/QualityLessons.html > Ordering Address: PO Box 91703
> Albuquerque, NM 87199-1703
>
> ?The function of the overwhelming majority of your artwork
> is simply to teach you how to make the small fraction
> of your artwork that soars.? from: ?Art & Fear?
>
> Woody's Watercolor Portfolio:
> http://www.taospaint.com/Portfolio/Watercolors.html > Newest Fantastic Triplet Pics:
> http://www.taospaint.com/Kansas05/Christmas.html > My newest watercolors:
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>
> Subject: Re: Looking for guidance...
> From: Woody Duncan <woodyduncan@comcast.net>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 09:57:38 -0700
> X-Message-Number: 11
>
>
>
> familyerickson wrote:
> > Leah,
> > The tool we use for metal repousee is a ball point pen (not bic type of
> > pens) with the ball point clicked in not out.
>
> In my Middle School we cut short sections of dowell rod
> and sharpened them in a pencil sharpener. Next we rounded
> the points using sand paper to make our metal repousee
> tools. If the metal is really "copper" then try a bit
> of watered down Liver of Sulpher to darken the metal.
> Then use steel wool to polish the higher areas to a
> shine. Also we made soft pillows of pads of newspaper
> to do our tooling work on rather than use a hard surface.
> Some paper based ceiling tiles also can serve as a
> working surface.
> Enjoy, Woody
> As a Middle School teacher I was able to use my students
> to create their own tools. I considered it part of the
> process.
>
> --
> Woody, Retired in Albuquerque
> mailto:woodyduncan@comcast.net
>
> 35 Quality Middle School Art Lessons
> in powerpoint format, on one CD $17 (includes shipping)
> http://www.taospaint.com/QualityLessons.html > Ordering Address: PO Box 91703
> Albuquerque, NM 87199-1703
>
> ?The function of the overwhelming majority of your artwork
> is simply to teach you how to make the small fraction
> of your artwork that soars.? from: ?Art & Fear?
>
> Woody's Watercolor Portfolio:
> http://www.taospaint.com/Portfolio/Watercolors.html > Newest Fantastic Triplet Pics:
> http://www.taospaint.com/Kansas05/Christmas.html > My newest watercolors:
> http://www.taospaint.com/Portfolio/Beach/Watercolors.html >
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: help with supplies
> From: "Amy Williams" <chestermom@hotmail.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:58:14 -0500
> X-Message-Number: 12
>
> I was hoping that I could get some help choosing supplies, instead of
> wasting money trying different brands. Our private elementary school has
a
> very low budget.
> Brushes--I need flat brushes for tempera or acrylic. I can't tell from
the
> catalog if they are stiff or the floppy ones better suited for watercolor.
> I was thinking about getting "School Smart" black or white bristles, but
> again, can't tell enough about the bristles.
> Chalk Pastels--I would like rich colors. I have ordered some that seem to
> have good color, only to have them go on very light colored.
> Watercolor paper--Is there a cheaper alternative without getting the soak
> through and muting of colors?
> Supply source--I've found Classroom Direct and Sax to be cheaper. Any
> comments or suggestions?
> Any suggestions concerning other supplies would be helpful.
> Thank you,
> Amy
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: help with supplies
> From: "Amy Williams" <chestermom@hotmail.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 13:14:59 -0500
> X-Message-Number: 13
>
> would like help choosing supply brands, instead of wasting money trying
> different ones. Our private elementary school has a very low budget.
> Brushes--I need flat brushes for acrylic and tempera. I was thinking
about
> "School Smart" brushes, but can't tell if they are stiff. I don't want
the
> floppy kind that are better suited to watercolor.
> Chalk Pastel--I would like rich colors. I have some look like good colors
> but go on very light colored.
> Watercolor paper--Is there a cheaper alternative? What do you use for
> everyday watercolor paper? With construction paper, the watercolors just
> soak through.
> Supply source--Classroom Direct and Sax are what I've found to be
cheapest.
> Any comments or suggestions
> Any suggestions for other supplies or how to save money would be helpful.
> THanks,
> Amy
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: Looking for guidance...
> From: Sarah Critzman <sjcritzman@yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:17:19 -0800 (PST)
> X-Message-Number: 14
>
> I use modeling clay as "practice clay" for first
> graders when we talk about the differences between it
> and "earth clay". I let them know right off the bat we
> are only practicing and they cant take it home, but
> they can take home what we do next week.
>
> Then they practice making all sorts of things with it
> and just get the idea of "modeling" with the clay (I
> have them make coils to write their names and snowmen
> to roll balls - then let them have a bit of free time)
> then we make pinch pots or whatever project we might
> do the next art time.Its also a great time to talk
> about how artists have to practice first...
>
> Anyway,
> This way, the kids get time to just explore clay and
> practice so the next time they wont want to play with
> the real clay as we work on our project.
> I rarely hear a complaint that they cant take it home.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Subject: Re: help with supplies
> From: "bkramer(POP)" <bkramer@srvusd.k12.ca.us>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:51:00 -0800
> X-Message-Number: 15
>
> on 1/18/06 9:58 AM, Amy Williams at chestermom@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> > I was hoping that I could get some help choosing supplies
> > Supply source--I've found Classroom Direct and Sax to be cheaper.
> > Amy
> ************************
>
> HI. And...I have found NASCO slightly less expensive than SAX many times.
> Try mollyhawkins.com for paper supplies. They will send you a small sample
> book of papers to choose from before you order online. Toodles....Bunki
>
>
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>
> Subject: Re: help with supplies
> From: Sarah Critzman <sjcritzman@yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:18:08 -0800 (PST)
> X-Message-Number: 16
>
> I teach K-3 art and I really like the set of 5 (I
> think they are Royal Big kids choice) Brushes I have -
> they don't work well for watercolors, but work great
> for painting with tempera.
> The different sizes are great, and each being a
> different color makes it easy for me or kids to help
> sort them. The bristles don't get stiff or fall out,
> I've used them for almost four years now.
>
> Sarah - K-3 Art
> Wisconsin
>
>
>
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> Subject: RE: Looking for guidance...
> From: "Sidnie Miller" <smiller@elko.k12.nv.us>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:22:54 -0800
> X-Message-Number: 17
>
> I personally hate scratchboards, but kids do like them. I used to make =
> them by coloring very hard with crayon over tag board. Keep them kind of =
> small--like 6x6"
> Change directions and color again, also very hard. To make the India ink
=
> stay
> on, add some Ajax or cleanser of some kind. Don't let it pool--dab =
> puddles before they dry. It works well if they make the crayon thick =
> enough--it's easy to scratch. When the kids mess up you can repaint with
=
> more India ink, but they won't be able to re-scratch. When done spray =
> with clear varnish.
> The store bought ones are harder to scratch--I think the cheapo scratch =
> awls are awful.=20
> You can only do a downward stroke.
> My favorite tool is a long grabber screw wrapped in masking tape to =
> protect the fingers. It's really sharp and a point. x-acto knives are =
> thin one way and then wide and the kids tend to choke up on them and get
=
> cut.
> Sid
>
>
>
> >>> bicyclken@earthlink.net 01/18/06 7:02 AM >>>
> Scratchboards come to us in different degrees of quality. I use Canson =
> and
> Essdee. Other scratchbords I have tried have done the same as yours is
> doing. Try using exacto knives, by scraping with the #11 blade you can =
> get
> a small line. If the kids are very young you can wrap the tips with
> masking tape and leave only a small space for the blade. Try this before
> you throw them away.
>
> Ken Schwab
>
> bicyclken@earthlink.net=20
> http://room3art.com=20 >
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: leah rachlis <leah@pcisys.net>
> > To: TeacherArtExchange Discussion Group
> <teacherartexchange@lists.pub.getty.edu>
> > Date: 1/17/2006 8:05:05 PM
> > Subject: [teacherartexchange] Looking for guidance...
> >
> > and a few other things...
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I've been lurking for most of last semester, trying to keep my
negativity=
>
> to=20
> > myself - but I am back with a slightly improved attitude, and a little
> more=20
> > enthusiasm.
> >
> > Last semester was AWFUL, from day one, I was so unprepared. Thanks to
> many=20
> > of you, I had a few days worth of warms ups, after my mom died to get =
> the=20
> > semester started with, and I did get my act together to some degree, but
> I=20
> > spent all semester feeling as though I was one step behind every step of
> the=20
> > way.
> >
> > So, that's over with.
> >
> > I spent winter break giving my art room a much needed purge, and found
> some=20
> > things I not only didn't know I had, but am not too sure what to do with
> -=20
> > so - I am looking for suggestions. On some of these it is not that I
> don't=20
> > have lessons, but I have been unsuccessful with the media and I am =
> hoping=20
> > someone out there has some tips and tricks for me:
> >
> > such as:
> >
> > non-drying modeling clay... how do you explain to itty bitties that they
> can=20
> > play with it, but not keep it? OR is there someway to do something with
> it=20
> > that will give it permanence? I tired coating with an acrylic clear
> coat-=20
> > that just made a mess... any thoughts? I have a few pounds of
brightly=20=
>
> > colored bricks of modeling clay.
> >
> > and:
> >
> > Sheets of metal, for decorating, with a dull nib... then draws on =
> with=20
> > permanent markers? I ve seen finished pieces, but never directions - =
> or=20
> > background.
> >
> > AND - my deepest secret- scratch board:
> >
> > 1st, I've heard tell, that you can make your own with crayons covered
> with=20
> > India ink, but I have yet to succeed at that , (I tried putting =
> plaster=20
> > powder over the coloring- that made a mess... ) and I have some store
> bought=20
> > boards, and stylists - and they DO NOT WORK.... I can not get them to
> work,=20
> > it just trashes the surfaces - I suspect I am doing something
terribly=20=
>
> > wrong, and do feel pretty foolish - But I am confident someone out =
> there=20
> > will set me straight!
> >
> > Now to the exciting part:
> >
> >
> > In my spare time, I have somehow completed more than 2/3rds of my =
> course=20
> > work for my Masters Degree (it's not that I learned a great deal =
> about=20
> > specific art projects- it is more that I learned where to go and when to
> ask=20
> > for help).
> >
> > AND - for my Elementary Methods class, I need to interview art =
> teachers=20
> > from schools with varying socio-economic populations. So I am looking
> for=20
> > some of you who might spare me a few of their precious moments (probably
> on=20
> > the weekend) where I would call you and pick your brain for about 20=20
> > minutes. I world really appreciated it.
> >
> > oh - as far as varying socio-economic backgrounds go, I teach at a
> (nearly=20
> > broke) charter school, with a very diverse population, so even a pretty
> poor=20
> > traditional district school is varied from ours, and I guess we'd be=20
> > considered at least URBAN, if not inner city. While it is not the Bronx,
> or=20
> > East L.A., we are the second biggest city in Colorado, and I am deep in
> the=20
> > heart of "Downtown!"
> >
> > Thanks ALL!
> >
> > Leah in Colorado=20
> >
> >
> > ---
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>
>
>
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>
> Subject: Re: drying rack
> From: "Sidnie Miller" <smiller@elko.k12.nv.us>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:49:58 -0800
> X-Message-Number: 18
>
> I have what looks like the AWT drying rack in the Dick Blick catalog. =
> It's around $325 and kind of crummy but it's on wheels and the kids manage
=
> to use it for the majority of work even tho it doesn't open. Sometimes we
=
> have to support the work with halves of newspapers. It only hold stuff =
> around 12x18 or less. Having the ability to roll it around is really =
> important. At my last school I had a giant 2 sided openable one--it was
=
> so big it was always in the way and the kids couldn't work the hinges. =
> You might feel that you need the best available, but lets face it--this is
=
> for most of us public schools and we do the best we can. When I have =
> large work and want to critique it or dry it I nailed big nails on the =
> ends of the whiteboards, top and center, and strung black wire across it.
=
> We use clothes pins to hang the work--it's not great, but it works. I =
> consider my room a working studio--not a gallery showroom. I know that =
> some principals want the room to look cute at all times--if the ugly wire
=
> system doesn't appeal to them, perhaps they'll spring for the nice drying
=
> racks! Sid
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: help with supplies
> From: "M. Austin" <whest177@wheatstate.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:26:39 -0600
> X-Message-Number: 19
>
>
>
>
> >I was hoping that I could get some help choosing supplies, instead of
> >wasting money trying different brands. Our private elementary school has
a
> >very low budget.
>
> I can relate here! I spend hours writing my "dream" order, and then
whittle
> it down till I can afford what I want! *L*
>
> > Brushes--I need flat brushes for tempera or acrylic.
>
> Can't help you much here - my primary classes use "biggies" - colored
> handles, white bristles. They last forever, and at this age they don't
have
> the fine motor skills anyways for fine detail painting. My elementary
> students use Crayola classpack brushes. They also are high quality and
last.
>
> > Chalk Pastels--I would like rich colors. I have ordered some that seem
to
> > have good color, only to have them go on very light colored.
>
> I don't know the brand right off-hand, but I purchased the 24 (?) packs
from
> Classroom Direct (white box, blue writing). The colors are bright, and the
> kids really like them.
>
> > Supply source--I've found Classroom Direct and Sax to be cheaper. Any
> > comments or suggestions?
>
> Personally, I order 95% of my entire order from Classroom Direct and
United
> Arts & Education. Their prices are very low, and for United the discounts
> are printed directly in the catalog.
> ~Michal
> K-12 Kansas Art Teacher
> http://www.geocities.com/theartkids >
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: testing - testing
> From: "leah rachlis" <leah@pcisys.net>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:07:50 -0700
> X-Message-Number: 20
>
> Hi All, I hope.
>
> I sent a post to the group yesterday,and noticed a response to my inquires
> on the digest today, but I never saw my post come through. It seems to me
> that since I get the digest, I don't see all the posts - does anyone else
> have this experience?
>
> - Leah
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: Drying Rack Selection
> From: "leah rachlis" <leah@pcisys.net>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:16:05 -0700
> X-Message-Number: 21
>
> My husband built me a drying rack which ended up costing about 6.00.
>
> he used: 3 2x4's with holes drilled in them 12" apart - 18" pieces of PVC-
> which get stuck in the holes.
> 6 Large sheets (15 x 48") of scrap cardboard or 1/16" scrap masonite rest
on
> the PVC, and hold drying art projects.
>
> I think the 6 bucks was for the package of "O-rings" that go on the PVC to
> prevent slippage.
>
> Of course, he had a cabinet shop- so, I got all sort of goodie. I can't
> imagine teaching art without a cabinet maker in the family!
>
> Leah
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: testing - testing
> From: Woody Duncan <woodyduncan@comcast.net>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:00:06 -0700
> X-Message-Number: 22
>
> Your post should have been in the digest.
> Woody
>
> leah rachlis wrote:
>
> > I sent a post to the group yesterday,and noticed a response to my
> > inquires on the digest today, but I never saw my post come through. It
> > seems to me that since I get the digest, I don't see all the posts -
> > does anyone else have this experience?
>
>
>
> --
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> mailto:woodyduncan@comcast.net
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>
> Subject: Re: help with supplies
> From: DHJones3@aol.com
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:40:35 EST
> X-Message-Number: 23
>
> You need to check ordering from Molly Hawkins
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: help with supplies
> From: "Barb Felsecker" <felsecker@insightbb.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 22:36:06 -0600
> X-Message-Number: 24
>
> For watercolor paper: Try the "all media paper" that Dick Blick sells.
It
> is great for watercolor (I use it for preliminary assignments and then use
> the 140 lb. weight for the final paintings). It is very reasonably
priced!
>
> BF
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Amy Williams" <chestermom@hotmail.com>
> To: "TeacherArtExchange Discussion Group"
> <teacherartexchange@lists.pub.getty.edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 12:14 PM
> Subject: [teacherartexchange] help with supplies
>
>
> > would like help choosing supply brands, instead of wasting money trying
> > different ones. Our private elementary school has a very low budget.
> > Brushes--I need flat brushes for acrylic and tempera. I was thinking
> > about "School Smart" brushes, but can't tell if they are stiff. I don't
> > want the floppy kind that are better suited to watercolor.
> > Chalk Pastel--I would like rich colors. I have some look like good
colors
> > but go on very light colored.
> > Watercolor paper--Is there a cheaper alternative? What do you use for
> > everyday watercolor paper? With construction paper, the watercolors
just
> > soak through.
> > Supply source--Classroom Direct and Sax are what I've found to be
> > cheapest. Any comments or suggestions
> > Any suggestions for other supplies or how to save money would be
helpful.
> > THanks,
> > Amy
> > ---
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> > http://www.getty.edu/education/teacherartexchange/unsubscribe.html > >
>
>
>
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>
> Subject: decorative metal sheets
> From: marcia <marciadotcom@yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 20:59:05 -0800 (PST)
> X-Message-Number: 25
>
>
> The key to using these is that each kid should have a
> small stack of newspaper underneath the metal: it will
> allow the metal to "give" a little. Also, I have
> bought the little wooden skewers from the grocery
> store to use as a tool, or a dull pencil works too!
> After you have pressed your design onto the metal, you
> can paint tempera paint over it. Then, with a damp
> paper towel, wipe away the paint and the remaining
> paint will be in the grooves you have pressed. These
> look really great!
>
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