starting cardboard weaving (part 4: weaving)

loom template design (part 3: template)

weaving cardboard loom (part 2: warp thread)

starting cardboard loom

Some Finger Knitting Tutorials Online

finger knitting requires yarn in varying thicknesses and colors depending on project:

beginner finger knitting, single strand:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCRYD8osG9s

intermediate finger knitting, two strands:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVA9QzDuCH0

advanced finger knitting, three skeins, three finger knit blanket (small blanket):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNsp4WN7_2M

finger knit snake:
https://youtu.be/8le6uACoUPI

A few "sneaky peeks" for the craft sale...

Shibori binding... and the craft sale is a'comin'...

We learned some shibori techniques for our craft sale napkins. The bound fabric in the top picture aligns with the pattern it made in the bottom picture.

Upper school technical drawing lessons...

We're doing some value studies and blind contour continuous line drawings of our hands.

Kindergarten Ecoprints!

Well, we played around a little... different plants, arranged on the pre-treated paper.  With a little rusty vinegar spray and a little heat, these gorgeous prints emerged!  No two are alike.  Students will be bringing these home next week. 

Welcome Back!

It is another wonderful year at C. W. Henry School!  This year we also welcome Luke Desmone to the art classroom as our Artist Year fellow.  He brings a world of fine art expertise, and will be leading wheel throwing instruction as well as assisting with art lessons throughout the year.  We also are adding an auction event for collaborative artwork made in grades k-5, details to come.

Note: All upper school students will need a sketchbook this year, sizes 8x10 - 9x12.  Spiral bound preferred.

As always - thank you families and community for all you do to support our arts program!  Stay tuned for pictures of our great work!

Sincerely,
Amanda Johnson Caucci
marajohnson@philasd.org
National Board Certified Art Teacher
Charles W. Henry School