Presents an art lesson that incorporates self-portraits and a familiar art technique: coloring paper with crayons, covering the colors with a layer of black, and drawing through the black to reveal the hidden colors. Explains that the students must be expressive by using the colors or concentrating on their facial features. (CMK)

Describes a printmaking activity where the students draw in printing ink on plexiglass slabs in order to create a mirror image called a monoprint. Explains that the students should not write words on their monoprints for two reasons: (1) it takes too long to write backwards; and (2) the ink dries quickly. (CMK)

Describes an activity in which eighth graders explored color relationships in art. Students selected their favorite pieces of art work, redrew and redesigned the artists' composition, and then painted them using completely different color schemes. Student confidence in their own artistic judgment and capabilities increased. (AM)

Describes a fifth grade art activity inspired by a restaurant logo that consisted of angled faces fragmented down the middle, with geometric profiles, in bold colors. Explains the process of creating the abstract split faces, from the initial drawing to adding colors. (CMK)

Drawing lessons can be enriched by creating original coloring books in elementary school art classes. (DS)

Describes an activity for eighth-grade students inspired by the mola designs for clothing of the Cuna people of Panama. Directs students to sketch, enlarge, and paint their own mola animal emphasizing craftsmanship, consistency, and color harmony. Explains that the students paint animals where the animal and background were broken up into…

Presents an art activity inspired by a workshop "Surrounded by Silk" given by Susan Skvoe in which the students create silk paintings. Explains that the students first sketch their floral design on paper, trace the design on the silk's surface, and apply liquid dye for color. Provides an easier activity for younger students. (CMK)

This book gives an overview of the Waldorf School teaching plan and art curriculum. The book thoroughly investigates many aspects of art that Rudolf Steiner spoke of in lectures, notes, and demonstrations. Particular emphasis is placed upon his work on color. Specific lessons are given for the elementary classes, and discussions of principles and…