2. Create a web of
characteristics that your
ideal art studio would
have.
For example: lighting,
plants, partitions
3. “Create a spacious
sense of time in
which children can
immerse themselves
in their studio work,
allowing it to unfold
through a relaxed
and thoughtful
dialogue with the art
materials.”
4. It is important to share the proper
vocabulary with your students as
they work
◦ Ex: Wedging clay -- method of kneading
clay to make it homogenous; ridding the
clay of all air pockets
◦ Useful ceramics vocabulary website!
http://ss179.k12.sd.us/ceramics_vocabular
y.htm
5. Children need time and
flexibility in order to truly
connect with their artwork
and get the most rewarding
experience from it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xuf4kNe0kA
6. It is important to consider
aspects such as cleaning up, and
giving children time to bring their
work to a close.
7. An integrated art studio needs to be
separated from the rest of the
classroom, so that students have a place
to work on their art with no interruptions
or distractions.
8. Turn to a clean page in your sketch book
Look through the magazines on your table for
good things to add to your studio
Be CREATIVE! But remember what was
discussed in the reading
Cut out and glue pieces onto your page, use your
colored pencils/crayons to create the rest
9. What techniques from the readings did we
use?
What components did you add to your
classroom and why?
Why is it important to have a separated studio
in your classroom?
Editor's Notes
So we had trouble finding a picture of what this might look like, so we decided the best activity for today would be for you to design your own! On your tables there are a several magazine
