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Family Menorah Workshop
Friday, October 25, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
The Ghoulish Graveyards...Fired and Ready to Wreak Havoc in Time for Halloween!
The graveyards are worked up. This rambunctious group wants to be taken home!
Let's take a...more sedate look at these pieces:
That's better.
We had a variety of ages and skill levels in this workshop, but there wasn't one graveyard that didn't turn out great. Let's look at some reasons why:
Coming In With An Idea
This is a 3 piece continuous project: the cat goes through the gate, menaces the graveyard and takes a rest in the pumpkin patch. This was a three generational family project.
We'd like to think that the time spent in a creative pursuit with family and friends is worthwhile all on its own and will hopefully, be a happy memory for everyone involved. Even if they're making spooky...creepy...fantastical graveyards! These are family memories...in clay form.
Creating Dynamic Pieces
There's a nice sense of movement in all the graveyards. These are active scenes. No one would ask these creatures..."Are you bored, zombie? Don't you have something productive to do, mummy?"
We also like how the pieces look side-by-side. They work with each other.
One of the fun things for us was putting all the pieces together in a mishmash...that worked too. Looks like a bunch of trouble to us! Oh, the stories these graveyards could tell. We should probably double-check the Kidstreet rooms to make sure no ghoulish surprises await us! Clearly, these creatures need to be separated before they hatch some sort of devious plan...
Maximizing Their Space
Another mark of successful projects is maximizing the space. There's no dead space...oops, poor word choice! There's no empty space, and more importantly, the space is well thought out. Something fascinating to see from all angles. Turn the graveyards this way and that and a new angle gives a new perspective.
Oh...Did We Forget to Mention...FUN?!?
We love it when both kids and parents create something whimsically wonderful and interesting. Ideas we wish we would have thought of ourselves.
In fact, we are so inspired by these pieces, we want to make more. We wonder if we could get away with giving ghoulish graveyards as gifts this holiday season? Can we bring a graveyard to Thanksgiving dinner rather than pumpkin pie (or with the pie, Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie? No way!)? How about mixing them with more appropriate gifts? Would friends and family appreciate the graveyards more if paired with a menorah? Or a holiday mug? Overall, we think this is a promising start to our holiday workshops and can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings!
See more pics of the finished pieces on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KidstreetatLillstreet
If you missed Part One of our Ghoulish Graveyards experience, click here:
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Family Menorah Workshop next Sunday, October 27th!
The Family Menorah Workshop will be here before you know it. We're entering that time of the year when family mementos are brought out of closets and storage and given premium spots on tables and shelves. Why not make a menorah that has meaning...one made by your family...with your own personal touches and creativity? A perfect keepsake to use every year or a perfect gift.
Family Menorah Workshop
Monday, October 14, 2013
Spotlight on...Ghoulish Graveyards Family Workshop
In our family workshops, both kids and
parents build their own pieces, side-by-side. Its a great
opportunity for both the child and parent to be creative and
eventually, have their own projects to display...and brag about to
friends and family, of course!
Yesterday, October 13th,
was the Ghoulish Graveyards Family Workshop. This was quite an
industrious and gifted group.
The fun is not just during the workshop. Its also in awaiting the transformation of these glazed pieces into their shiny and colorful finished states. What will these projects look like after firing? We think...pretty spectacular. Stay tuned...
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Week 5 - Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing...
...the week it all comes together.
The pots, cups and plates thrown on the
wheel during the first three classes and glazed during week 4, are
out of the kilns and ready to be admired.
During the session, the students had
the opportunity to throw with both stoneware and earthenware.
Stoneware:
Earthenware:
On the final day of class, the students also created their own Halloween scenes!
The next Handbuilding &
Wheelthrowing session starts next week, Thursday, October 17th!
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE NEW SESSION!
The Fall Session II starts Monday, October 14th!
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| Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing, Ages 8-12 |
FAMILY MENORAH WORKSHOP
Sunday, October 27th
2-4 pm
Strengthen your family's
Hanukkah traditions by building your own Menorah. Join Shira Leon
for this family workshop designed to give you an opportunity to
create with your child. In this 2 hour session, you will work
together to design a treasured family heirloom.
(Adult and children, ages
5+)
Sign up here:
Shira is currently
showcasing her work at Lillstreet's Student Member Show, October
7-13th.
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