The Things to Do
“The things to do are: the things that need doing, that you see need to be done, and that no one else seems to see need to be done.” – Buckminster Fuller I believe we can make the world a better place …
Clay Oysters Lesson Plan
Level: Elementary School Duration: 2, 45 minute class periods Historical Overview: August Rodin and France (For Adults: Judy Chicago) Goals and Objectives: To introduce sculpting techniques. Vocabulary: positive and negative space, carving additive and subtractive methods, proportion, scale Materials: clay, carving tools, wire and washer clay cutting tool, sponges, water containers, …
Oyster Paper-making Lesson Plan
Title/ Description: Papermaking and paper casting Level: Middle School and High School Duration: 5, 45 minute class periods Historical Overview: Japanese Paper Goals and Objectives: To introduce papermaking process and the importance of recycling, reusing and recycling paper. Vocabulary: deckle, pulp, cotton, recycling, molds, press, iridescent Materials: paper making screen, …
Oysters and Water Lesson Plans
Through art, Art Sphere Inc. uses the themes of oysters and water to teach the importance of the conservation of wildlife habitats. Unique artwork shown locally and abroad represents the joint efforts of artists and community members, who use printmaking, drawing, sculpting, and painting methods as well as mythology, poetry, …
Paper Sculpture Oyster Lesson Plan
Title/Description: Paper Sculpture Oyster Project Level: Elementary School Duration: 1, 45 minute class period Historical Overview: Andy Goldsworthy, Environmental Artist from the U.K. Goals and Objectives: To introduce collage process and the importance of recycling, reusing and recycling paper. Vocabulary: collage Materials: Reeves BFK or other cotton heavy weight paper …
Gray’s Ferry Mural and Cleanup 2011
On August 6, 2011, Art Sphere Inc. organized a second Grays Ferry Neighborhood Cleanup and Mural painting event with the help of neighbors, volunteers, and city sanitation agencies. This project was overwhelming for neighbors and local business owners, who tried contacting groups and delinquent neighbors for assistance over the years, …
How a Panda Made a Friend
Recently I was inspired by my students to visit our free national zoo in Washington after teaching an art project on animals and natural versus unnatural habitats. Students depicted pandas surrounded by bamboo in China and also in foreign zoos, which led to great discussions about scientists around the world …
Studies Prove Impact of Art on Education
Since it’s founding in 1998, Art Sphere Incorporated has worked diligently to empower under-served youth and communities through arts education. Filling a void left by declining arts funding in school districts and city budgets, Art Sphere provides not only art materials and activities, but also comprehensive educational and community building …