After going to the Chihuly art exhibit, I decided that we could attempt to make some pieces that were similar to the Chihuly art, without being so made out of glass nor quite so fragile.
These are the Persians, which were located inside the Learning Center. There were approximately 2-3 feet in diameter, which you can't tell from this photo. Aren't they pretty?
Our version -- coffee filter Persians (complete with one of our dogs looking through the window), as suggested from Cheekwood's teacher resource packet. Directions: lay a coffee filter flat on the table. Color with water-based markers. After drawing is complete, spray with a water bottle. Let dry and hang up!
This is in the Japanese Zen garden. You can see several large (4-5 ft tall!) glass spheres in the garden, and the "moon" on the hill in the background.
Our version -- sand and marble Zen garden. In the gift shop, Cheekwood was selling large glass marbles; however, any marble would do! Place marbles in sand (or gravel). Then take a fork and go around the marbles to make designs. DingoFamily at
The Homeschool Den did a similar activity like this.
One of the things that was most difficult for me was letting HIM take the lead, as the
Clay Lady suggested on one of our field trips. This allows the parent to see growth of the child's artist ability over time. So.... here's his final piece, complete with over-emphasized groves from the fork!
See ya tomorrow with some 3 part cards from this exhibit!
3 comments:
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Wow! What a great idea! There are not many Chihuly lessons. I live in Seattle and regretfully have never made it to the Glass Museum in Tacoma. Ironically, I have seen Chihuly's work at museums elsewhere in the country. We also have a lot of glass stores and schools around here, mostly as a result of Chihuly's influence in the area. One of the local high schools even has a glass making program, complete with a full kiln (is that what it's called when it is used for glass?). Still, I have no good excuse for not making it to the museum. I've even tried to go a couple of times and let little things, such as young kids, deter me. :-)
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