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Patchwork Quilt

Patchwork Quilt

Patchwork quilting is a method of quilting that has been practiced in North America for centuries. Originally, it was a way for women to use up fabric scraps. These early quilts were practical, providing warmth or comfort. Today, patchwork quilts are celebrated as a...
Rainbow Bubble Sculptures

Rainbow Bubble Sculptures

Click through the steps in the box and to create a rainbow bubble sculpture machine. Artist Jay Musler explored and developed experimental glass blowing techniques to create unique artworks. In Floating Objects, oil paint is used to add a Technicolor palette to the...
Portrait Props

Portrait Props

MATERIALS Paper Pencils, paint, markers, or crayons Mirror Portraits are drawings, paintings, or photographs of people. When an artist creates a portrait of herself or himself, it is called a self portrait. Some artists use objects or symbols to add meaning to a...
I Spy

I Spy

I Spy The elements of art are the building blocks or “main ingredients” for how all works of art are made–by using them in different amounts and combinations, you can make endless works of art. The Elements • Line is a mark with greater length than width. Lines...
Surreal Art Game

Surreal Art Game

Surreal Art Game MATERIALS Magazines, newspapers, old books, or printed materials of any kind that can be cut up with illustrations, printed words of various sizes, colors etc. Paper to glue your work onto Glue Scissors Pencil Many artists use games and creative...
Photo Transfer

Photo Transfer

Photo Transfer MATERIALS Plate, wooden plaque, or glass Sponge Sponge Brush Water Modge Podge  Laser copy of photo (print photo in reverse) Clear poly-based spray or paint Just like the artwork, a plate with a picture on it, you can make a plate, mug, or plaque that...
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