I'm working on some new wearable art pieces that include hand dyed wools, rusty found objects and collaged words. These may be inspired by my "new" collection of jars to store dry goods. Paid a quarter for most at a weekend antique sale at the Walker House. I want more! Love to see all the colours and textures when I look on the kitchen shelves-just as rich as my studio shelves.
Creative Rod Puppets With a yearlong theme of ancient cultures, this PA Day (no school) took us south to Mayan Art. Inspired by The Chocolate Tree: A Mayan Folktale students created colourful rod puppets; KukulKán: The Feathered Serpent and his twin brother Night Jaguar. We read the story out loud then finished with a sampling of dark chili chocolate. (I had a non food back-up in case anyone could not try it.) Years ago I came across a post for an Upcycled dragon puppet from S unhats & Wellie Boot s. This style of puppet has become one of my faves. It is easily made from newspaper (I asked my local grocery store for their unused leftover flyers- works perfect!) tissue paper, sticks, glue and crafty odds & ends. I pre-assembled the head and body forms consisting of rolled up newspaper secured with masking tape. Each piece has a glued in wooden puppet rod. Students wrapped each newspaper ball with tissue paper, then fastened with glue and /or tape....
How wonderful is that! I must say I'm a fan of your work!
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