Beginning 2010-2011

Crazy busy getting ready for classes to start!  Well, here's at least one class that is organized and ready to go!  6th grade pencil pouches.  First, we will be practicing stitches on scrap fabric, ie: running, whipstitch, blanket, and backstitch...plus threading and knotting a needle, which seems like you shouldn't have to teach that, but believe me, if you spend some time on this at the beginning, you will be glad!

The Sewing Machine (song)

Marionettes

I found this while thinking about making marionettes with my  6th grade this year.

Check out the "story aprons" !!
http://junipertreepuppets.com/

This is pretty darned funny...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUOgqefnt_I

Really BIG knitting!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVRfVEONxJQ&feature=player_embedded

8th grade mosaics of seasons

Well, somehow I missed the spring mosaic...I'll get that later!  They turned out pretty good I think...the frames were made from a cut down poplar tree from a friend's house...I like how natural and rustic they are!

8th grade mosaic "Summer"

Well, one mosaic of four (seasons) was done today...these have to be finished by next week (and framed) for the students to present as their parting gift to the school!!  Let's hope they make it!!  Looks like lots of lunch/recess time for 8th graders in Handwork....

They are turning out beautifully!!