A discussion of the elements of aestheticly pleasing and effective instructional materials. (HB)

In examples of school handicraft design, such as the ones in this experiment, where an appropriate substitute medium is available modelling has advantages over drawing as a design technique. (Author/CB)

Describes a project in which the children were given the opportunity to produce mosaic life size figures for the office complex of their elementary school. (RB)

This article looks at the unique work being done at Loughborough College of Education, where self-instructional procedures are available in special learning resource centres attached to main subject departments, creative design and physical education." (Author/AA)

Cedar Lakes Craft Center in West Virginia is helping students learn new design, production, and marketing techniques. The year-round program at a state camp and conference center offers weekend and week-long workshops in arts and crafts for the professional artist and the hobbyist. (JOW)

One girl's achievements in pattern-making are related with the intent of examining the way children think and the character and quality of the intellectual growth. (MP)

In the 16th century the Spanish introduced marquetry techniques to the New World. The term "marquetry" applies to two different types of surface decoration: inlay and veneer; straw applique as it is practiced in New Mexico combines both techniques.) The introduction of marquetry dovetailed with the pre-Hispanic Aztec tradition of…

Art teacher attempted to give color and sparkle to the twenty-five foot long wall in his high school's media center without resorting to the "anonymous mural" class project approach to wall painting. (Author/RK)

Authors investigated methods of turning research into a form that would be available to the public and would contribute to that public's understanding and awareness of crafts. (Author/RK)

A gestalt approach to theatrical design seems to provide some ready and stable explanations for a number of issues in the scenic arts. Gestalt serves as the theoretical base for a number of experiments in psychology whose findings appear to delineate the principles of art to be used in scene design. The fundamental notion of gestalt theory…

For three years Hollow Tree School, in Darien, Connecticut, has had a related arts program. The aim of the program was to acquaint children in grades four through six with a variety of crafts and skills. It also provided a two-way mind-stretching experience in which classroom knowledge could be used at home. (Author/RK)

A thorough description of the ancient technique of batik, the activity as presented is recommended for senior high school art students. Briefly describes the origins of the craft, lists necessary materials and tools and outlines three basic methods for doing batik. (Editor/RK)

Working in small groups, fifth graders designed and made a ceramic title mural that became a permanent display in the school entryway. The project is described. (RM)