Creativity and Nature

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Choosing from a vast array of collected items from nature,  we explored how forms could go together by making mobiles, mini-enviroments and other forms of sculpture.  We made sketches and enhanced with water color, and viewed the work of Andy Goldsworthy.  This large mixed class made so many beautiful and unique creations using shells, sea stars, branches, pine cones, raffia, dried moss, driftwood and more.

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Thanks to Rich and Mary for donating many pieces from their own collection.

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Coconut shell boat

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This all ages, family class had everyone involved

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Abstract Sculpture

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Using different sizes of wire, wood and other reclaimed scraps we created sculptures; we wrestled with the wire, and tangled with floating shapes, observing the scultpures and mobiles of Calder and Miro.  With a lot of coiling and wrapping, and threading, our sculptures began to take shape; as we found creating 3-D forms with wire involves balance, patience and practice.

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These student pieces  and other projects will be on display in the studio for “Art Around Adams” coming up on Saturday June 7th, 2008.  This open studio event will feature recent student and studio work as well as host a mini-art project.