We want to hold on to beauty for as long as possible. The intangible,
resonant moment. What is permanent anyway besides aging, and that's if
we are lucky.
Lesa
Why all that (sorry) junk in the hands? Watercolor infinitely more
fun, non toxic non world (sorry again) junkifying... won't it all just
end up in the trash? And the water colors will express so much more
tangible beauty from their intangible selves ... to be passed on and
further appreciated by grown grandchildren you could put on an exhibit
for all the families...
potential for so much for so many
gvs
On Jan 24, 2009, at 12:01 AM, TeacherArtExchange Discussion Group
digest wrote:
> TEACHERARTEXCHANGE Digest for Friday, January 23, 2009.
>
> 1. Re: Indian Kolams (Rangoli) designs
> 2. Re: What to teach Dementia students
> 3. Principal Magazine - Arts Advocacy Issue (Jan/Feb)
>
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>
> Subject: Re: Indian Kolams (Rangoli) designs
> From: mwhiteec@cablemodem.com.ec
> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:23:03 -0500 (ECT)
> X-Message-Number: 1
>
>> Yes the temporary part of it was stunning for me, when they said they
>> did them every morning
>> on their doorsteps. But later I thought about how there are beautiful
>> temporary things we do
>> too - like cooking!
>
> Yeah, especially a meal like Thanksgiving dinner that takes days to
> prepare and 15 minutes to
> eat!
>
> I think it4s hard in our culture to accept the fleeting nature of
> things, which Navajo
> sandpaintings, Tibetan mandalas and these kolams represent. Doesn4t
> it seem that in Western
> culture we desire permanence, or at least objects we can hold onto?
> Instead of simply
> enjoying a sunset and being in the moment of it, we take endless
> pictures of it.
>
> Maggie
>
>
>
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>
> Subject: Re: What to teach Dementia students
> From: lesamm@exhibit905.info
> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:48:39 -0600 (CST)
> X-Message-Number: 2
>
> My Mom also has early stage Alzheimers. She attends a day program
> twice a
> week at a senior centre, she is 86. She calls it her work days. She was
> always a creative person and loves it still.
>
> My sister got involved recently doing arts and crafts with the seniors
> and
> I hear about it, and help her out with projects.
>
> My sister's hit projects with arts and crafts have been simple
> decorative
> items done with glue sticks and paper and beads, foam pieces, ribbons,
> lace, confetti, etc.. Such as,
> -- heart shaped paper doilie saches, decorated first with heart shaped
> items of different textures, then glued together. Glue two sides
> partially
> together, put cotton balls with a few drops of essential oil inside
> then
> glued shut. Put a ribbon at the top as well and it can be hung or put
> in
> clothing drawers. (for valentines day, or any day)
>
> -- we bought some paper lanterns ($1.50 each), of solid colors, and
> have
> members decorate with clippings, artificial flowers, for spring or
> summer.
>
> -- holiday ornaments with easy beading, they loved doing. Hot glue
> plastic
> berries, etc. (glue gun can only be used by able users). Teacher and
> helper.
>
> I'm not sure if what I say may be anything new to you about
> Alzheimer's or
> Dementia. As you may have found out, if given a short task people with
> Alz
> or Dem. will stick to it, but may become lost afterwards, or sometimes
> during they can forget what they are doing. Their motor skills are
> diminishing, so with simple skills like winding a pipe cleaner around a
> piece of metal tinsel, or threading beads combined with lace, they may
> need help. We prepare more than a teacher would for grade 2 classes.
>
> For the artist, it may be disheartening. One lady who attends my
> sisters
> sessions thought has often commented, 'I can't believe I've made this!'
> which is wonderful for my sister to hear, and makes it all worthwhile
> for
> her.
>
> Best to you,
> Lesa.
>
>
>
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>
> Subject: Principal Magazine - Arts Advocacy Issue (Jan/Feb)
> From: Judy Decker <jdecker4art@gmail.com>
> Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:07:33 -0500
> X-Message-Number: 3
>
> Dear Art Educators,
>
> I know this issue was posted to some of the lists.... but don't
> remember which ones. Pam S. sent me the URL so I thought it wouldn't
> hurt to re-post.
>
> National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
> Principal Magazine
> http://www.naesp.org/Principal_Magazine.aspx >
> Arts Education for the Whole Child
> January/February 2009 Table of Contents
>
> Several of the articles are available on the site as pdf files.
>
> Using Interdisciplinary Arts Education to Enhance Learning
> Maureen Reilly Lorimer
> Infusing visual and performing arts into the curriculum adds critical
> components to educating the whole child.
>
> Arts Education and the Whole Child
> Hal Nelson
> High-quality arts programs can contribute to the intellectual,
> physical, and emotional well-being of children.
>
> A School Revitalized Through the Arts
> Roma Morris
> Here's how to make the transition to an arts-integrated curriculum.
>
> Masterpieces in the Hallways
> Philip Downs and Erin Patton-McFarren
> Decorating school walls with great art can impact the entire
> curriculum.
>
> Save the articles to file. You never know when they might come in
> handy.
>
> Judy Decker
>
>
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