Critters in the Studio

The paper mache circus is coming along. I spent all day Friday with students and half of Saturday as well. We are trying hard to meet the February 27th deadline for this project. All Strings Attached director Becky Windschilt asked if my students could make circus animals for their March 7th concert. We didn't count on snow days throwing a "monkey" wrench in the process. I think the kids are enjoying it- if the sound level is any indication!

FYI.....

...when working with paper mache refridgerate the glue if you need to keep it for a few days. If you don't it starts to ferment and turn really interesting colors. Just in case you were wondering.

Am I old?

During art class last week with my high school students the conversation turned in the direction of Saturday Night Live. There was the usuual " that was so funny!" and "I didn't like that..." and then one student said she liked the classic SNL with the old people- they were much more funny. I jumped in on the convo and said me too SNL was much better with Gilda Radner and Lorraine Neuman and Garrett.....

They just stopped and stared for a second and said who?

.................sigh..........................

The Circus is coming to the Studio!

Twenty seven of my students are working on paper mache. All Strings Attached director asked my if my students would be interested in making some set pieces for their spring concert. The theme of the concert is the circus. So right now I have an assortment of  lions, tigers, camels, seals, monkeys giraffes and one bear. Students "sculpted" their animals by creating forms out of plastic shopping sacks, masking tape and cardboard. Next week the flour, glue and water goop!

First window display of 2010

Last month I ordered a dozen of these artists mannequins. The price was right and they were painted metallic silver and gold. Inspiration struck yesterday on what to do with them when I found these moss covered styrofoam "rocks". I could see the mannequins climbing up the window..but how? A quick reconnaisance of the workshop and I had my solution. I cerated a ladder out of plexiglass strips and rope. Some glue dots to hold them in place and I had my window. Scatter in some pieces of jewelry on the mannuquins and the rocks and it is finished.