I can communicate in positive ways to get my needs met.
#69: Color is not Neutral: It has an emotional component. Certain colors have specific associations and induce certain responses. Learn what they are. When you use color, try to determine and understand the accompanying emotional response and how to use it effectively. Color has a visceral impact. Kit White 101 Things I Learned in Art School

Our classes begin in Google Classroom AND from the lesson plans below. PLEASE feel free to visit the day to day and see what we are working on in the studio. The links will take you to the Table of Contents… find the current week to see what we are doing.
6th Grade: CERAMICS and KEEPSAKE Boxes (Last couple of days)
Keepsake boxes and the final few days… what are your ideas for the surface decoration and embellishment.
Link to lesson plans HERE!
7th Grade: PORTRAITS (and we wrap it up)
How are we able to use these ideas in NEW ways… I wish I knew who did this because it is a REALLY great approach to talking the neurographic breakdown of the contours in another direction!
Link to lesson plans HERE!
8th Grade 2D Design: Zentangle, Parabola, Line and Shape Design… A lot to think about.
Victor Vasarely and his work with shape and design and distortion of it all!
Link to lesson plans HERE!
8th Grade Sculpture: Wheel Thrown and Plaster Sculptures.
Link to lesson plans HERE!
SHORT LIST of Florian Gatsby
- Centering
- 5 Tips and Tricks on Centering
- Coning Clay
- Opening Up and Forming the Base
- Pulling up the walls
Florian’s List of videos – 12 Videos
Earth Nation Ceramics
Earth Nation Ceramics List of Beginner’s Videos HERE – 30 TOTAL but you don’t need them all
