The power of 3D printing technology has grown exponentially in just the past few years--people around the world are using 3D printers to prepare food, create tailored clothing, build cars and homes, and advance the medical field in ways that never seemed possible. In classrooms across the nation, 3D printers have become increasingly common because…

Clothing is influenced by many factors, trends, and social happenings. Much of what is worn today had utilitarian roots in the past. In the activitiy presented in this article, students will have the opportunity to redesign clothing for new trends, in this case, the explosion of handheld electronic devices.

This article presents an activity for middle-grades students that explores using an expansion of the algebraic expression as the basis for weaving plaids. (Contains 8 figures.)

Instructions for making simple masks are provided in this guide for teachers of elementary children. Directions with illustrations are given for constructing masks from paper plates, construction paper, plastic milk jugs, and papier-mache. Ideas include a clown mask, a flower mask, a top hat, a paper crown, and "Groucho" glasses. Types…

This lesson resource includes a brief summary of the history of bead making and historic fascination with beads as adornment. A focus on design elements, color theory, craftsmanship, and technical skill in bead making is encouraged. The plan includes lesson goals and objectives; background preparation; a glossary of terms; a list of supplies; and…

An art activity which involved elementary students in making coiled clay constructions is described. (RM)

Three art activities are described. Junior and senior high school students carved kachina dolls from blocks of wood, junior high school students created table sculptures from old bottles, and senior high students made richly colored face-plates. (RM)

This lesson requires attention to the composition and design elements essential to decoration of a curved surface. Skills taught are the techniques and processes of ceramic glazing and underglazing. Supplies required include commercially-made terra cotta flower pots, glazes, and a kiln. The plan includes lesson goals and objectives; background…

Described is an art course in which fifth-grade students made masks using low fire whiteware as the medium. (RM)

High school students in an advanced ceramics class made chess sets, using a wood pattern to make pawns for the sets. The class found that using a pattern increased efficiency and speed. (RM)

To help them get the cylindrical shape necessary for making pottery beer mugs, high school art students used flexible armatures stuffed with vermiculite. (RM)

Describes an introductory fiber arts unit for children and university students based on weaving the traditional Scottish tartan plaid on the floor or table loom. Concludes that the tartan plaid presents students with a satisfying artistic medium which can be mastered by all age levels. (GEA)

In the 16th century the Spanish introduced marquetry techniques to the New World. The term "marquetry" applies to two different types of surface decoration: inlay and veneer; straw applique as it is practiced in New Mexico combines both techniques.) The introduction of marquetry dovetailed with the pre-Hispanic Aztec tradition of…

Working in small groups, fifth graders designed and made a ceramic title mural that became a permanent display in the school entryway. The project is described. (RM)

Argues that it is good to incorporate students into the creative process of building a playground, especially when one of the structures is a complex sculpture. Describes how students participated in the constructing of a playground wall by embedding personal objects into the mortar as decorative embellishments. (DSK)