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Zentangles, Doodling, and Draws

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Lines, Lines, and More Lines

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on March 22, 2020

Originally posted on SHARPENED PENCILS, POUNDED CLAY:
Every year I start off with teaching/reviewing the first element of art: lines.  Zentangles are a…

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Drawing Practice

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on June 9, 2018June 11, 2018
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First Grade Weavings and Sewing Projects

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on June 6, 2018June 9, 2018

I really enjoy teaching children how to weave.  It is so personal and useful.  Weaving…

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Wayne Theibald is the Man

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on June 5, 2018June 5, 2018

Do you have a favorite artist?  Mine is Georgia O’Keeffe, followed by Marc Chagall, and…

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Dale Chihuly Inspired Art Installation

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on March 27, 2018
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Printmaking Photos

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on January 2, 2018January 2, 2018
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Hands Are Still a Hit!

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on November 11, 2017November 11, 2017

Every year I do a project to introduce/review lines, shapes, and symbols.  Kids love putting…

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Keith Haring Inspired Drawings

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on June 8, 2017

Keith Haring is a very fun artist to study, though I heavily advise you pick…

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Georgia O’Keeffe’s Magnified Flowers

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on June 6, 2017June 6, 2017

I love Georgia O’Keeffe.  She is probably my favorite artist.  Not only is her artwork…

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