What does an introduction to and engagement in performance art offer K-12 students? In this article, we respond to this question by proposing a lesson inspired by the artmaking practices of the contemporary artist Erwin Wurm. Performance art can be defined as any form of work that combines the artist's body and a live-action event with or…

This article describes Clay Cuffman, a simple clay-sculpture project that requires two or three sessions, and works for students from the upper-elementary level through high school. It takes about 1.5 pounds of clay per student--about the size of a small grapefruit. The Cuffman project is a great way for upper-elementary through high-school…

Describes a collage technique which uses styrofoam to obtain a multidimensional image. (SJL)

It is suggested that sandstone makes a good inexpensive medium for sand sculpture. It is available at foundries, or it can be made out of sand. Two formulas for making sandstone are included. (KC)

Louise Berliawsky was born in Kiev, Russia. In 1905, she immigrated to Rockland, Maine, where her father established a lumberyard. Often she worked on collages with wood scraps from her father's lumberyard. Although interested in dance and theater, Nevelson always knew she would be a sculptor. In 1920, Louise Berliawsky married Charles Nevelson,…

Contemporary ceramic artist William Daly's stoneware work entitled "Shang Play" is discussed. Art activities to help elementary and secondary students learn about ceramic art are suggested. (RM)

Clay sculpture is difficult to produce because of the requirements of kiln firing. The problems can be overcome by modeling the original manikin head and making a plaster mold, pressing molding slabs of clay into the plaster mold to form the hollow clay armature, and sculpting on the armature. (IS)

Instructions are provided for creating three-dimensional designs by plaster coating honeycomb paper. (SJL)

Tells how Inuit artists approach the making of soapstone sculptures as a process of intuition and "reading" the materials. Describes a project in which students make their own soapstone carvings using coping saws, wood rasps, and sandpaper as tools. Notes tips and techniques for working with the soapstone and tools. (DSK)

This art activity involves secondary students in sculpturing netsukes, Japanese carvings dating back to the seventeenth century, from bars of soap. How the activity can be adapted for use with elementary students is also discussed. (RM)

Discusses Picasso's freestanding sculpture Baboon and Young, and art activities for using the sculpture with elementary and secondary students are suggested. A listing of resources is also included. (RM)

Techniques to help art students in grades 3-12 make soap sculptures are described. From a series of wild doodles students choose a single striking shape to render in soap. (RM)

Describes a sculpture project for emotionally disturbed children conducted by a New York artist. (SJL)

Presented is a clay sculpture exercise which has proven to be a quick, successful warm-up and exploratory lesson in using clay to look at and learn about sculpture. The directions are written for children. (KC)

Describes a lesson in sculpture using the drape-mold method. Provides instructions for making the drape molds and the directions given to students. Briefly outlines the steps students went through to create various objects such as teapots, pitchers, vases, and cookie jars. Notes students' responses to the project. (DSK)