Oh My Gosh, that is too cute, and too true!
Have you had much luck since the video?

Shelly in Seattle

--- In art_education@yahoogroups.com, "tricia_fuglestad"
<tricia_fuglestad@...> wrote:
>
> I've been having trouble for years with my students pressing too hard
with their pencils when
> they draw. This means they can't erase fully when they make a mistake.
> I'd been lecturing my students to use light sketchy lines for ever,
but finally, I decided to have
> the pencil itself tell his story. And, who better to interview the
pencil, than an eraser?
>
> Watch the new Fugleflicks movie here:
> http://interviewwithpencil.notlong.com
>

There are now 17 members of the Artists Who Teach group on Flickr. Two
are writers, two teach in college, 1 teaches private school and I think
the rest are teachers of elementary and/or high school students.  A
couple of our members are from England!  Very interesting work is being
posted also.
Would like to invite all art teachers to go to Flickr.com and join this
group.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/artistswhoteach/

Janis
jhurstart

Tricia,

It looks like Miss Erasure has a crush on Mr. Pencil at the end... You
may have already mentioned this, but what program do you use to edit
your videos?

Ken

--- In art_education@yahoogroups.com, "tricia_fuglestad"
<tricia_fuglestad@...> wrote:
>
> I've been having trouble for years with my students pressing too
hard with their pencils when
> they draw. This means they can't erase fully when they make a mistake.
> I'd been lecturing my students to use light sketchy lines for ever,
but finally, I decided to have
> the pencil itself tell his story. And, who better to interview the
pencil, than an eraser?
>
> Watch the new Fugleflicks movie here:
> http://interviewwithpencil.notlong.com
>

Paige,

I'm glad our work finally paid off. Once the list group posts bounce a
few times, it no longer sends any posts and I have to reauthorize your
posts. Of course the first time I reauthorized your posts, they
bounced too until your techies finally got to work on the issue. At
any rate, welcome back.

Ken

--- In art_education@yahoogroups.com, "Paige Conn" <paigec@...> wrote:
>
> This is so exciting!  I have just been reinstated to the group after
my tech police spammed all contact since last year.  It will take me
awhile to get back in the groove but just wanted to say "hey".
>
> Regarding Charlot's project, I would be very interested to learn
more and possibly be a part.  I am not sure if Fredericksburg, Texas
would be considered "around the world".
>
> Paige

I usually don't forward, but this is for a good cause - An Iowa School that was
devastated by a tornado is up for a big award -

  To vote, you need to go to www.henkelhelps.com and vote for A-P with your
e-mail address.

Thanks everyone!

Hello friends!
      I am inviting you to stop by the Mockingbird Station Starbucks
during
the month of October to see my 5th, 6th, & 7th grade students Egyptian
art.
(pic enclosed!)  Their show runs through Oct. 31st.
      I also have artwork accepted into a show this month called the Day
of
the Dead.
http://www.bathhousecultural.com/dod2008.html
     This is usually a really fun show.  The reception is free with lots
of
music and food.
this Sunday at 7.
Hope to see you there!

Brenda Robson

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/artroom/Brenda/Brenda.html
http://www.portraitartist.com/robson/

Hi Ken,
Pencils and erasers do work very closely together so crushes may develop :)

I'm on a Mac so I used iMovie. But, I did the title screen in Keynote (apple's
answer to
powerpoint) and saved it as a quicktime.

Tricia

--- In art_education@yahoogroups.com, "Ken" <kenroar@...> wrote:
>
> Tricia,
>
> It looks like Miss Erasure has a crush on Mr. Pencil at the end... You
> may have already mentioned this, but what program do you use to edit
> your videos?
>
> Ken
>
> > Watch the new Fugleflicks movie here:
> > http://interviewwithpencil.notlong.com
> >
>

Do colored pencils annoy any of you as much as they annoy me. It's not
really the the media-- I personally like it-- but it's those kids who
color sooooo lightly with them. I have tried teaching different
techniques with them and they all go back to coloring lightly! grrrr!

Do any of you have an order for teaching things? I try to stick to a
schedule of drawing,shading, color theory,painting,etc. but my students
are getting bored with drawing so I thought I would throw in a 3-D
project however not ready for clay, any suggestions for 8th grade? Wanda

I need help. I'd like to incorporate an election style project, dealing
with portraiture, and multi-media... Does anyone do any creative stuff
with portraits, that are 2d, and utilize textures?

Thanks,
Sharon

Sarah,

I have my creative writing students create altered books for their
poetry, journal and short stories.  It's been a success!  I will be
posting photos of their books soon ...I never thought to use the
coffee table sized books, instead of the average sized books...you
got me thinking oversized books is a great idea!

Mary

--- In art_education@yahoogroups.com, "Sarah Palmer" <Saropa1@...>
wrote:
>
> My supply order was back-ordered on a first-of-the-year project and
then canceled(!) so I started my 8th graders on altered books.  They
are coffee table sized books from the thrift store.  After following
usual directions for altered book prep, my students have been SO
excited about working on their books, they even come in at lunch, and
RUN to get working on their projects as soon as they arrive to
class.  Everyone is engaged.  I should mention that this is a very
rambunctious group and to have the entire class focused and working
without any intervention is a miracle.  We'll take a break now that
my supplies have arrived, but they are begging to continue the
painting and collage and personal expression they are experiencing
with these books.  I can't recommend it for this age group enough.
PS: I have lots and lots of fun stuff for them to use in their books,
all sorts of collage-y stuff, recycled art and industrial supply
finds, smashed up (by them) unusable electronic stuff, old CD's,
beads, small toys, glittery stuff,  etc.  And they bring in their own
personal stuff too.  I had no idea this project would be so
successful.
>
> Sarah in Seattle
>
>
>
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: wanda smith<mailto:wsmith72104@...>
>   To:
art_education@yahoogroups.com<mailto:art_education@yahoogroups.com>
>   Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 6:51 PM
>   Subject: [art_education] Curriculum order
>
>
>   Do any of you have an order for teaching things? I try to stick
to a
>   schedule of drawing,shading, color theory,painting,etc. but my
students
>   are getting bored with drawing so I thought I would throw in a 3-
D
>   project however not ready for clay, any suggestions for 8th
grade? Wanda
>

I like to mix it up a bit with my 7th grade to keep them fresh.  a 2-D project
then 3-D or a "difficult (perspective) project followed by a move around the
room, looser project

>>> "wanda smith" <wsmith72104@...> 10/07/08 9:51 PM >>>
Do any of you have an order for teaching things? I try to stick to a
schedule of drawing,shading, color theory,painting,etc. but my students
are getting bored with drawing so I thought I would throw in a 3-D
project however not ready for clay, any suggestions for 8th grade? Wanda

.

---

I have been approached by the New York State division of human rights to do an
art project with my students on civil rights that they would like to put up in
their office. Does anyone have any ideas on how I could structure this theme
with 3rd and 4th graders.

Thank you.

~Munira

Bring the concept of "Civil Rights" down to their level.  What in a third and
forth graders understanding, life experience would be affected by the concept of
"Civil Rights".  It might deal with the playground, in the classroom, dealing
with friends, dealing with them as and ethnic group etc.  Keep it simple.  I
could be a poster, a mobile, a banner, a sculpture, collage (photos from
magazines, drawings, etc.)

Jeff (Minnesota)



> I have been approached by the New York State division of
> human rights to do an art project with my students on civil
> rights that they would like to put up in their office. Does
> anyone have any ideas on how I could structure this theme
> with 3rd and 4th graders.
>
> Thank you.
>
> ~Munira

This is probably just me.

But i wonder if others out there feel uncomfortable with the idea of
using young children to portray adult issues. Of course we are seeing
it more right now as a result of upcoming elections.  Jeff has the
answer here as far as making it relevant to the students-absolutely!
Children (3rd & 4th graders) can often only understand civil rights in
respect to it's relevance in their own day to day lives.

I see this problem crop up from time to time- art teachers being asked
to have their students create something to support a cause- whether or
not the students and/or teacher support or understand it.  Teachers
feeling obligated to do it. I would be interested in a discussion on
this topic and hearing other views.

Sometimes it feels like public art has become public relations...
and that so much public art has to have a cause/statement/agenda
attached to it. Less public art for the sake of beauty alone....

apologies if this seems naive but i'm interested in hearing other
opinions on this.



--- In art_education@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Pridie <jeffpridie@...> wrote:
>
> Bring the concept of "Civil Rights" down to their level.  What in a
third and forth graders understanding, life experience would be
affected by the concept of "Civil Rights".  It might deal with the
playground, in the classroom, dealing with friends, dealing with them
as and ethnic group etc.  Keep it simple.  I could be a poster, a
mobile, a banner, a sculpture, collage (photos from magazines,
drawings, etc.)
>
> Jeff (Minnesota)
>
>
>
> > I have been approached by the New York State division of
> > human rights to do an art project with my students on civil
> > rights that they would like to put up in their office. Does
> > anyone have any ideas on how I could structure this theme
> > with 3rd and 4th graders.
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > ~Munira
>