A message for Gahr

this is a message from a ugandan survivor, Pacotoo Gabriel , on your art that was installed on campus Invisible Children crew included: Chelsey Echevarria, Martha Pelayo, Logan Richards, Courtney McGuire and Pacotoo Gabriel

in case you missed it...

"The Rescue"

Check out the video, if you need a refresher on "The Rescue".  Film notes are due at the start of class on Monday!

Invisible Children’s documentary which highlights the current crisis in central east Africa and the urgency for international attention.

Calling specifically for the rescue of child soldiers abducted by rebel army leader, Joseph Kony.

Join The Movement: www.invisiblechildren.com

If you want to know more about the "invisible children" organization, watch this video:

The history of Invisible Children. What we stand for. Who we are. Why we're doing it.

Find out more at http://invisiblechildren.com/

Participation for Miss Geiger's students...

Post a comment on this post (below) to receive 5 points towards your participation grade.

look through all the basket posts, to see new techniques and past student work

Comment on which new basket technique you would like to try to make your basket unique!

In the comment make sure to leave your first and last initial, and which period you are in (or you will not receive points)

More of last year's baskets...

This little creature, a view from all sides

great example of text

some other Ugandan basket examples^^

Awesome Artist, Doug Johnston

Doug Johnston is a contemporary artist, craftsman, who is using the technique we all know and love, Coiled Basketry!!

click the link to see more photos.

Coil Basket samples

Hey guys!  Please check the tag "baskets" to see examples from last year:
http://missggallery.blogspot.com/search/label/baskets

Here are some other baskets, found around the web, to get your inspired :)

some ocarina's from last year...

Coil Pots 2011

This year we used different higher-temp clay and glazes.  Students used iron oxide first and then decorated their beautiful forms with various dipping glazes to create the effects you see below. Enjoy!