Felting is an ancient craft that transforms the fibers of wool into a dense, water resistant mat. Wool changes into felt when it is subjected to moisture, heat, and pressure. Tiny scales on each wool fiber expand. With agitation these scales interlock. When cooled and...
We often forget that humans aren’t the only creatures that can weave. Think of intricately woven birds nests, such as those made by orioles, or the symmetrically formed orb webs created by garden spiders. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, students harvest...
Many of us take for granted a material on which the wisdom of cultures has been written and shared for generations …paper. This simple age old process of paper making is both fun and educational. Students learn how paper is made from crushed cellulose wood fibers...
Nature has long been an inspiration to artists. Encourage students to go beyond landscapes and animal pictures to make art in nature, about nature and from nature. Andy Goldsworthy acts as guide and teacher to making nature sculptures. Students view his work and...
