Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Come on Get Artsy: Clay Day!

On Monday, August 4th, we got our hands dirty with several different types of clay. First we rolled, cut, shaped, squished, and maybe even ate a little of some home made play dough. The recipe can be found here (it is the first one listed called "Cooked Play Dough").

We also played with some brightly colored fun clay that does not dry. Seriously, guys, this stuff is all over my house. And I say that begrudgingly. I'm not sure if it is the most kid friendly clay on the planet but I really liked the colors.

For our video, we watched "Wallace and Grommit". The kids seemed pretty excited by the video tutorial on how to create the clay rabbits from the movie.

Finally, we made pinch pots with red mexican clay. This did dry and now I personally have two red clay bowls in my house... and they are simply marvelous.


Personally, I really enjoyed working with so many different types of medium. Exploring such a variety of clays was truly interesting and in the future, I'll have a better understanding of what I will need when I go to pick out supplies for projects!

Thank you so much to Hobby Town for donating our supplies. You guys rock!!


Zemanta Pixie

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Art and Story Time: Los Animales in Espanol

Lots of Artsy Mamas (and a couple of Artsy Papas) came together on Saturday, May 31st to enjoy the second Art and Story Time at Boro Book Warehouse in Murfreesboro. Thanks to Angelique St. Clair, the owner of Bravo Ninos, for leading the children in learning five animals in Spanish: perro, gato, pajaro, vaca, y oso. Mrs. St. Clair also brought along some fancy snacks from the Spanish culture that the kids really seemed to enjoy (and the Mamas like them too... those Takis were tooooo good!!). We had such a good time wearing ponchos and sombreros!

Robert Travis creates his five animals in Spanish libro.
Our new friends Ashley and Warren.
Pals Levi and Leah!

Learning espanol.
Rianne and Brian!
Yummy Mexican snacks!

Mark your calendars for this month's art and story time at Boro Book Warehouse!
June 28th, Saturday, 2-3pm
"Acting out": Kids will make masks and learn some theater games!