Educational: Art and design

Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring step-by-step drawing book that even pre-readers can follow, with lots of space to draw in the book. Children can discover how to draw very simple animals, vehicles, robots, monsters and more.

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewA great activity book for those who like to get their hands mucky * South Wales Daily Post *A simple idea but well executed to make a lovely creative activity. * Parents in Touch *Look no further for a rainy-day Easter holiday activity... Gorgeous. * Angels and Urchins *No extra materials are needed to have fun with this brilliant, inspiring book… so turn the pages, let your imagination take flight and get creative! * Lancashire Evening Post *This wonderfully inventive book comes with an in-built pad of non-toxic inks in all the colours of the rainbow, ready for young fingers to complete the cleverly designed pages... Parents and grandparents won’t be able to resist joining in. * The Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book SynopsisWhat is art? How does art tell stories? Where do artists get their ideas from? Open this fascinating book to discover explosive ideas, wild colours, unexpected views and amazing works of art by world-famous artists. Published in association with The National Gallery, London.Table of Contents1 What is art?2 Can anything be art?3 How do you look at pictures?4 How are paintings made?5 Fit for a king6 What is an artist?7 What makes pictures look 3D?8 Shadows and highlights9 How's it all arranged?10 Varying viewpoints11 How do you make a sculpture?12 How does colour work?13 Wild colours14 How can art trick your eyes?15 Where can you see art?16 What is a still life?17 Does art have to be serious?18 How do portraits work?19 Who's in the picture?20 Who's missing?21 How does art tell stories?22 A hidden story23 Should art be beautiful?25 Why so big? Why so small?26 What's an art movement?27 Can a cartoon be a work of art?28 What's an installation?29 Explosive ideas30 Why do artists make self portraits? 31 Painting your own story32 What is abstract art?33 How are prints made?34 An unexpected view35 Can a photograph be art?36 Why do artists try and shock you?37 Art and politics38 An anti-war message39 What's it worth?40 What do art museums do?41 When was it made?42 Glossary43 Usborne Quicklinks

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive teachers' manual which provides a complete artistic curriculum suitable for Steiner-Waldorf Classes 1--8 (ages 6--14).Trade Review'If there is a 'bible' about painting and drawing in Waldorf schools, this book is certainly it. It is an invaluable and essentail resource for class teachers and homeschooling parents.'-- Renewal: A Journal for Waldorf Education'A superbly structured manual on drawing and painting in the class teacher years. In over twenty years as a class teacher in Britain and Germany, this is one of the most inspirational and useful books I have come across. I hope that colleagues throughout the world will benefit from its approach.'-- Sven Saar, Freie Waldorfschule Wahlwies, Germany'It's a wonderful guide to every type of painting and drawing experienced within Waldorf education. Almost every section contains step-by-step guides and thoughtful commentary. The pictures alone are so inspiring. This is the book I had wished for when I started homeschooling…I absolutely adore this book.'-- Schooling from the Heart blog'Wow! What a book. Thomas Wildgruber has been a class teacher and an art and craft teacher since 1979. This book is his life's work, dedicated to teaching children and teachers about painting and drawing. With over 800 color photographs and covering first grade through eighth, the richness of the 384 pages can be overwhelming. But exciting!'-- Waldorf Today'A comprehensive guide for teaching painting…This will surely take its place as a fundamental resource'.-- Rudolf Steiner Library, Anthroposophical Society in America'A great all-in-one resource that will be really helpful!'-- Swizerite blogspot, waldorfcurriculum.com'This is the book we all have been waiting for!'-- Waldorf Without Walls newsletter

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.Trade ReviewInnovative new activity title. * The Bookseller *Including a multi-coloured stamp pad with this book is a stroke of genius! Not only does it give the book immediate appeal, but it's also very practical as children can start creating straight away.” * Parents in Touch *Packed with fun activities, instructions and inspirational pictures to help kids test their creative skills and stretch their imaginations. * Living North *This book is a stroke of genius! * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisColour Experiments for Future Artists explains what colour is and how to use it to make art. We begin with sunlight that breaks into a spectrum of colour. Observations and activities reveal simple relationships "Colour friends", "Colour families". The scale increases to encompass a colour street (colour circle), a colour planet (tints and shades).

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Book SynopsisFilled with ideas for painting, drawing and collage, this title helps novices of all ages to develop their art skills. It helps children to explore the uses of a range of materials including chalk, paint and pencil, elastic bands, salt and watercolour through many imaginative projects including ink beetles, deep-sea fish, and lemon juice frogs.

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book SynopsisThis repackaged edition of this best-selling guide to anatomy in art that will help artists of all levels to improve their life-drawing skills. Unlock your inner artist and discover how to draw the human body in this beautifully-illustrated art book by celebrated artist and teacher, Sarah Simblet. Whether you''re looking to develop a new skill this New Year, or develop your drawing skills even further, this visually-striking guide offers a fresh approach to drawing the human body. Dive straight in to discover: -Over 250 specially-commissioned photographs and drawings -Covers each part of the human body from head to toe -10 masterclasses demonstrate how famous artists have depicted the human body-Practical advice and top-tips on life drawing Combining stunning photographs of models with historical and contemporary works of art and her own dynamic life drawing, Sarah will take you on a journey inside the human body to map its skeleton, muscle groups and body systems. Bring your artwork to life in the most dynamic way possible, with detailed line drawings superimposed over photographs to reveal the links between the body''s appearance and it''s construction. Featuring inspirational master classes on world-famous artworks, from Michelangelo to Hans Holbein, Ingres to Degas and more, discover how artists have depicted the human body over centuries. Each master class features a photograph of a model holding the same pose as in the painting, to highlight key details of anatomy and show how the artist has interpreted them.Understanding anatomy is the foundation to understanding the human body successfully. As well as being the perfect reference, Anatomy for the Artist will inspire you to find a model, reach for your pencil and start drawing! Let DK plant the seed of curiosity and watch as it develops into a life-long love of art, anatomy and more. A must-have volume for artists of all levels who wish to tackle life drawing, or those interested in human anatomy, whether as a gift or self-purchase.

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Book SynopsisArt For Kids Hub is a leading art YouTube channel for kids. In each episode, dad Rob, mum Teryn and one of their four children Jack, Hadley, Austin and Olivia sit side-by-side and get viewers to join in on their super-fun art lessons. With new lessons Monday to Friday, Art For Kids Hub' fun-first approach to drawing has made millions of viewers fall in love with art and come back again and again.

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Book SynopsisThe inimitable Rob Biddulph blasts us into space on a cosmic creative adventure for his newest book in the bestselling Draw With Rob series.321BLAST OFF! Get ready to be propelled into a whole new universe with Rob in this latest addition to his bestselling Draw With Rob series. Filled with awesome aliens, super speedy spaceships and unbelievable UFOs, meet new intergalactic friends with these puzzles and easy-to-follow drawing instructions.With something for everyone whichever planet you're from take your creativity to new heights in this spectacular space-themed activity book truly out of this world!

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Book SynopsisMake learning about math fun with the 40+ hands-on art activities in Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids! Make Art + Learn Math Concepts = Become a Math Genius! Create fine art-inspired projects using math, including M. C. Escher’s tessellations, Wassily Kandinski’s abstractions, and Alexander Calder’s mobiles. Make pixel art using graph paper, grids, and dot grids. Explore projects that teach symmetry with mandala drawings, stained glass rose window art, and more. Use equations, counting, addition, and multiplication to create Fibonacci and golden rectangle art. Play with geometric shapes like spirals, hexagrams, and tetrahedrons. Learn about patterns and motifs used by cultures from all over the world, including Native American porcupine quill art, African Kente prints, and labyrinths from ancient Crete. Cook up some delicious math by making cookie tangrams, waffle fractions, and bread art. Take a creative path to mastering math with Math Art and Drawing Games for Kids!Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction What You’ll Need Key Math Concepts 1 = Math with Fine Artists Fine artists often use math in their creations. Explore their artwork with these fun projects. Paul Klee’s Geometric Mosaic M. C. Escher’s Infinity Triangles Victor Vasarely’s Op Art Illusions Alexander Calder’s Face Mobile Frank Stella’s Protractor Art Jasper Johns’s Hidden Number Art Frank Lloyd Wright’s Geometric Stained-Glass Art 2 = Art with Graphs & Grids, Numbers & Equations Try creative mathematical projects on graph paper, and count your way through art with projects that feature equations. Square Numbers Tower Dot Grid Art Multiplication Grid Art Skip Counting Circular Art Golden Spiral Art Splash Patterns Vedic Square 3 = Symmetry in Art Symmetry is when two or more parts are identical on either side of a shape or form. Explore these fun ways to make art with symmetry. Rotational Symmetry Paper Clip Symmetrical Art Mandala Drawings Kirigami Paper Cutting Rose Window Stained Glass Hectograph Ink Prints 4 = Geometric Art Get creative with shapes and lines. Spiral Squares Descending Polygons Triangle Math Puzzle 3-D Paper Shapes Tetrahedral Kite 5 = Cultural Math Art Art has been created throughout history and around the world. And in most art, math and patterns are involved. Native American Quill Art African Kente-Pattern Prints Tibetan Sand Pendulum Art Spanish Geometric Tile Cube Puzzles Ancient Cretan Labyrinth Islamic Eight-Pointed Stars Yin-Yang Asian Geometrical Art 6 = Edible Math Art Everything is always more fun when food is involved. The projects in this section are all edible. You’re welcome! Pattern Block Cookies Waffle Fraction Patterns Chocolate Square Splatter Art Bread Art: Doubling a Recipe Stained Glass Gelatin Art More Stuff Templates Resources About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisFiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCRLevel: GCSE 9-1Subject: Design & TechnologySuitable for the 2026 examsTargeted practice questions covering the GCSE grade 9-1 curriculumThis Collins OCR Design & Technology GCSE 9-1 Workbook contains topic-based questions as well as a full practice paper and answers. With lots of realistic practice opportunities for a variety of different exam-style questions.With a workbook and practice exam paper in one book, it contains plenty of practice opportunities to ensure the best results.Includes: selection of questions covering each topic topic-by-topic practice complete exam-style paper

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Book SynopsisA 2021 Rainbow Book List selectionA New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2020A Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2020A Kirkus Best Picture-Book Biography of 2020A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Pick of 2020A 2021 Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children2020 Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Gold AwardA 2022 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List selectionI would love to be a teacher because I love children and I think that not enough people respect children or understand how important they are. I have done many projects with children of all ages. —Keith HaringTruly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went.From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring’s iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. Illustrated in paint by Josh Cochran, himself a specialist in bright, dense, conceptual drawings, this honest, celebratory book honors Haring’s life and art, along with his very special connection with kids. Trade Review"Thirty years after Keith Haring’s death of AIDS-related complications, this vibrant picture book brings the iconic pop artist’s work and story to the hearts of a new generation. Often featuring a bold black line, Cochran’s painterly illustrations drive the narrative—bursting with movement and color—utilizing a wide variety of perspectives and both spot and full-bleed illustrations to dance around the text in a suitably neo-expressionist tribute to the subject. Stylized and simplified figures fill the pages with smiling faces in a broad spectrum of skin tones and body types, opening the door on Haring’s passionately held belief that “Art is for everybody.” Without erasing or dwelling on any particular aspect of Haring’s personal life, author Burgess outlines Haring’s relationships with art, with children, and with his partner, Juan DuBose, in straightforward, accessible language—from his childhood in Pennsylvania to his “final mark” in Pisa, Italy (five months before his death)—with the same bold honesty and vibrance visible in his subject’s art career. Biographical, author’s, and illustrator’s notes back up the book, supplementing the broad strokes of the text with finer detail and more individual perspectives on Haring’s personal, political, and artistic legacies. An inspired, and inspiring, continuation of Haring’s intention." —Kirkus

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Book SynopsisThe fourth in the series, this book underscores the importance of the teacher in the learning equation. With an emphasis on the need for instructors to possess a wide variety of strategies, substantial time is devoted to modeling the kind of thinking that skilful instructors employ to decide how learning can best be facilitated.

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Book SynopsisRecent years have seen a decline in craft and creative education in schools and a shift from practical to theoretical learning models in higher education. Young people are leaving school with no idea that craft-based careers are even possible, and graduates of craft-based degree courses are entering the workplace with so few hand skills that their employers must train them from scratch. Where did the idea come from that white-collar work should be rewarded more with money and status than that of a blue-collar worker? Intelligent Hands looks at this phenomenon, the historical precedents that led us here and why hand skills are crucial in education and for lifelong learning. The authors are on a mission to enlighten the uninitiated and persuade the nay-sayers who dismiss craft as no more than a nice hobby or believe that doing things with your hands is for those who can't use their heads. And for the converted, we offer more grist to your mills, ammunition for funding applications, inspiration for those who plan school curricula and further reading for your speciality. Intelligent Hands brings existing research and information together in an accessible format for those for those who don't have time to trawl through all the information that is already out there. With a brief look at the history of practical education, we have collated some of the research that has been done in disparate fields to show that combining physical ways of learning with the conceptual in education is the way forward. We include the personal stories of ten people who have discovered that working with their hands has improved their quality of life. Through the three sections of the book, we look at how physical labouring became separated from academic study, how we became divorced from the materials that surround us and the important role that the crafts and creativity have to play in education, not just for the lower streams, but for everyone. In short, how making is a skill for life.Trade Review'Intelligent Hands is an intelligent book that carefully, clearly and definitively describes and advocates for the value of making skills at all stages of life, and swiftly unpicks the barriers to engagement with evidence from those already immersed in making. Embracing mental health and wellbeing, creative career and education choices and long held ambitions the book gives compelling context and signposting for anyone seeking to enter the craft world and needing to more deeply understand its depth, breadth and value. Intelligent Hands is a vital and unique addition to the bookshelves and activities of anyone wishing to add to their knowledge and understanding of crafting and making. It is a handbook for the future and its timely messages must go far and wide.’ Lesley Butterworth, Past General Secretary, NSEAD ‘Making can be cherished solo or as a community making together. Hand skills are like an alphabet of making that forms a language of communication. I was lucky enough to have been educated with wood, metal, clay, textiles printing and art as a child at Henbury Comprehensive school in the 1970s, every child had the opportunity to experience this as part of the standard national curriculum. As a result of these formative years my life has been full and fruitful. Where has this aspect of the curriculum gone? We are letting our young people down to not educate them with hand skills in conjunction with other subjects. Congratulations to writers and publishers for bringing to light this essential subject.’ Kate Malone is a co-founder of FiredUp4 ‘If you are interested in applied creativity, skills, competencies, imagination, problem solving and cultural expression, get your hands on this book. Intelligent Hands explores and celebrates embodied intelligence and humanity, which are so critical to all our futures.’ Daniel Charny MBE, Founder Director at Forth Together CIC and Professor of Design at Kingston School of Art

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Book SynopsisPrepare your students for the new Cambridge IGCSE Art and Design syllabus with the only title available on the market. The book gives detailed information on the key disciplines of Art and Design and builds confidence in practical skills and creative expression.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFirst teaching: 2018 First examination: 2020The only book on the market with full coverage of the Cambridge International IGCSE Art and Design Syllabus 0400 and Cambridge O level syllabus for Art and Design for first examination from June 2020.Promotes understanding of the key stages of the creative process from the development of a project from the beginning to the final outcome, and gives detailed information on all the key disciplines: Painting and related media, Printmaking, Three-dimensional studies, Photography, Graphic communication and Textile designDeveloped by an experienced team of teachers and practitionersActivities throughout improve students' practical skills

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Book SynopsisLearn to draw your favourite frights with bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Rob Biddulph! Filled with creepy crafts, spooky step-by-step drawing instructions, petrifying puzzles and much more, get into the Halloween spirit with this frighteningly good art activity book, perfect for all the family!This Halloween, pick up your pencils and join thousands of children around the world and #DrawWithRob packed with ghoulishly great games, blood-curdlingly brilliant activities and Halloween happiness for you to draw and enjoy this season!Rob Biddulph is the genius behind the phenomenal, viral sensation that is DRAW WITH ROB and the accompanying activity books. The first DRAW WITH ROB activity book went to Number One in the charts and was named Book of the Year' at the 2020 Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards! Since then, Rob has continued to bring joy to families everywhere with his easy-to-follow drawing instructions and warm-hearted humour. And now every family can share this Trade Review“As close to perfection as you can get” The Times “Joyful and uplifting. Superb” Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSE 9-1Subject: Design & TechnologySuitable for the 2024 examsComplete revision and practice to fully prepare for the GCSE grade 9-1 examsRevision that Sticks! Collins AQA GCSE 9-1 Design and Technology Complete All-in-One Revision and Practice uses a revision method that really works: repeated practice throughout.A revision guide, workbook and practice paper in one book!With clear and concise revision for every topic, plus seven practice opportunities, Collins offers the best revision at the best price.For even more practice QR codes link directly from the topics in the revision guide to online interactive quick recall quizzes and to worked solution videos in the workbook.Includes: quick tests as you go end-of-topic practice questions topic review questions later in the book mixed practice questions at the end of the book more topic-by-topic practice in the workbook a complete exam-style paper online quick recall quizzes for every topic online video solutions foTrade Review“Generally excellent. Attractive layout, clear and easy to access. There is necessary focus on exam skills, but presented in an interesting, step-by-step format.” Susan Stirrup, King’s Ely “I like the clear layout, especially the spacing of the questions – it is very accessible.” Fiona Hall, Sheringham High School “Colourful and informative.” Jane Hamilton, Alsager School

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Book SynopsisAge range 7 to 12This informative drawing book will help young artists discover and expand on their creative drawing talent. From beautiful butterflies to woodland owls, giant giraffes, and colourful fish, this book has hours of independent, artistic fun for kids to enjoy. How to Draw Funky Animals features more than 100 weird and wonderful drawing projects from a variety of species. A handy index in the back of the book makes it easy to find favourites to practice again and again.

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Book SynopsisArt Workshop for Children is not just another book of straightforward art projects. The book's unique child-led approach provides a framework for cultivating creative thinking and encourages the wonder that comes when children are allowed to freely explore the creative process and their materials. As children work through these open-ended workshops, adults are guided on how to be facilitators who provide questions, encourage deep thinking, and help spark an excitement for discovery. Children explore basic materials and workshops that use minimal supplies, and then gradually add new materials to fill the art cabinets as well as new skills and more complex workshops. Most workshops are suitable to preschool-aged children, and each contains ideas for explorations and new twists to engage older or more experienced artists. Interspersed throughout are sidebar essays that introduce perspectives on mess-making, imperfection, the role of adult, collaborative art, and thoughts on the Reggio Emilia method, a self-guided teaching philosophy. These pieces underscore the value of art-making with children, and support the parent/teacher/care-giver on how to successfully lead, question, and navigate their children through the workshops to result in the fullest experiences.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: We Are All Artists Chapter 1: Setting the Stage Chapter 2: Workshops // Beginning Chapter 3: Workshops // More to Explore Chapter 4: Workshops // Art with a Purpose Chapter 5: Workshops // Collaboration Chapter 6: Making Art Visible

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Book SynopsisArt Lab for Kids is a refreshing source of wonderful ideas for creating fine art with children. This step-by-step book offers 52 fun and creative art projects set into weekly lessons, beginning with drawing, moving through painting and printmaking, and then building to paper collage and mixed media. Each lesson features and relates to the work and style of a contemporary artist and their unique style. The labs can be used as singular projects or to build up to a year of hands-on fine art experiences. Grouped by medium, the labs are set up loosely to build skills upon the previous ones; however, you can begin anywhere. Have fun exploring: drawing by creating a whimsical scene on a handmade crayon scratchboard. painting by using watercolors and salt to create a textured landscape. printmaking by using lemons, celery, mushrooms, and other produce to make colorful prints. paper by creating an expressive self-portrait using pieces of colored tissue paper. mixed media by making insects from patterned contact paper and watercolor pencils. Color photos illustrate how different people using the same lesson will yield different results, exemplifying the way the lesson brings out each artist’s personal style. Art Lab for Kids is the perfect book for creative families, friends, and community groups and works as lesson plans for both experienced and new art teachers. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.Trade Review"Written by a couple who run a successful combination art gallery and art school for children, this book presents the authors’ most popular art projects for youngsters, covering an ambitious range of materials and techniques. This guide offers a greater-than-average number of open-ended and inventive projects that can be taught to younger children and teens alike. Each project is paired with an example of a work by a modern master or living artist. Many photographs illustrate techniques and show children deeply engaged in creativity. VERDICT: Recommended particularly for teachers and parents." - Library Journal"I love Susan's Art Lab series and reference them in the Art Studio often. They're easy to follow, full of images, and directed at open-ended exploration - exactly the kind of reference I need for my own busy home." - Meghan Burch, Art Studio Educator, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA

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Book SynopsisLearn all about the world of architecture in only 100 words! This book explores the most iconic buildings from around the world as well as the history of architecture, from basic huts to incredible skyscrapers.   From columns to pyramids, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and colourful illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to amazing architecture from throughout history. From the familiar to the jaw-dropping, the medieval to ultra-modern, this is an inspiring look at some of architecture's greatest developments. With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text. A fascinating introduction to cool buildings in a fun and accessible format, this is the perfect gift for aspiring architects or curious young minTrade Review“An interesting and fascinating approach to this subject, presented in a lively and informative way.” -- The School Librarian * The School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisTravel through time to discover the paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects that enrich our world.Are you seeking a lavishly illustrated timeline that showcases a glorious gallery of art from all around the world? Then Art Year By Year may be the book for you!Over 500 images of art movements such as the Renaissance, Neoclassicism, Impressionism, and Pop Art are explored and explained, accompanied by striking visual detail that truly brings the artwork to life. Further featuring biographies of the key figures behind some of the world''s best-known artworks, from Botticelli and Hiroshige to Goncharova and Morisot, Art Year By Year has something for everyone to admire. With passion in every page, you can explore: - Feature panels discussing artists, art movements, and techniques- Specific works of art analysed, with details pulled out and explained- Pages that explore a single theme through time and across different cul

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Book SynopsisWe have drawn on walls since prehistoric times, but what actually is art? What does art do? What can you make art with? How can art help people? Using simple language to answer questions like these and many more, What is art? is a great first introduction to a fascinating subject. Building foundations for life-long learning by using simple language and stunning illustrations to provide answers to big questions, this series includes philosophy, money, history, science, art, music, technology and drama.

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Book SynopsisIt is widely recognised in Waldorf education that there should be a strong sculptural component in schools to balance with children's lessons in form drawing. The use of hands and sight to create physical forms, and the creativity that flows as a result, is an important experience for growing bodies and minds.This book, which focuses on non-representational sculpture, presents over 200 exercises for starting to work in clay, free from artistic pressure and full of fun and imagination.This is a companion volume to Learning about the World through Modeling.

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Book SynopsisLearn to draw comic book characters with fun and easy, step-by-step drawing projects, and then design your own superheroes and villains. Are you an aspiring cartoonist or comic book artist? Then You Can Draw Comic Book Characters is just for you! Following the simple step-by-step projects in this fun and exciting book, beginning artists—both the young and the young at heart—will learn to draw a range of original heroic and villainous comic characters, each with their own background story and superpower! Tips, techniques, and easy-to-understand instructions for drawing faces, hair, costumes, and poses will help you create your own unique characters in no time. You’ll not only learn how to design characters from scratch, but you’ll also discover how to add dialog and tell a story using panels. The book opens with helpful sections on tools and materials, essential drawing techniques, and color. This information ensures that you know the basics before getting started on the step-by-step projects that follow. Get to know and draw more than 25 fun characters, including: Jinx Tagget, whose discovery of the Star Stone allows her to control gravity with energy pulses from her hands (and therefore fly!) Tazu the Terror, whose greatest power is not his magical staff, but his ability to accurately predict the actions of his foes Monsclara, a powerful but clumsy alien race from the planet Marumei Battle Model KR-E2, fully sentient robots that want to wake up other KR robots Alleyne, the smallest person from a planet full of giants, who accidentally ended up on Earth after being zapped through a warp tunnel Cordy Seacliff, child genius, who created a jet-pack inspired by the old sci-fi movies he loves Babsti, professor and expert Egyptologist who discovered the secrets the cat goddess Bastet, whose powers she is now able to yield The Vortexer, an anti-hero consumed by jealousy who wears a technologically enhanced super suit with wrist-mounted vortex cannons And many more! Throughout the book, in between the drawing projects, are closer looks at how to create a complete comic book, including developing interesting heroes and villains, writing a story, adding dialog, and using panels. And included at the end of the book are templates to scan or photocopy and practice on over and over again. Drawing a character standing, running, flying, or zapping is easy with the included tips, techniques, and templates. Cleverly written and beautifully illustrated by professional artist Spencer Brinkerhoff III, You Can Draw Comic Book Characters is the perfect introduction to comic book character illustration for cartoon artists-in-training! Table of ContentsContents Introduction Tools & Materials Drawing Basics Captain Jinx Tagget Prince Rogson Make a Comic! Creating a Hero Make It Your Own! Tazu the Terror Eyeris Make a Comic! Creating a Villain Monsclara Make It Your Own! Battle Model KR-E2 Kaoh Drake Make It Your Own! Make a Comic! Developing a Story Alleyne Kenzee Dr. Darkness Make It Your Own! Make a Comic! Using Panels Spelk Make a Comic! Adding Dialog Commander Cordy The S.A.V.A.G.E Babsti Riela The Vortexer Make It Your Own! Make a Comic! Putting It All Together Templates About the Author

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Book SynopsisFeatures a fantastic selection of famous paintings plus fun, write-in puzzles. Each painting is reproduced in full colour, along with quirky facts and details to spot, and followed by a page of puzzles. These include mazes, matching, colour by numbers, spot the difference, codes, patterns, logic puzzles and more - all you need to get started is a pencil. Published in association with London's National Gallery.

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Book SynopsisCreate 25 amazing projects with 3D printing! With 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids, you can explore the creative potential behind this game-changing technology. Design your projects using free browser-based versions of CAD software Tinkercad and SketchUp. Follow the simple steps to create a variety of different projects. Learn about the fascinating science behind your creations. Get guidance on organizing team activities and contests. The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids. Be a part of the future with 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids!Table of ContentsIntroduction: Welcome to CAD Design & 3D Printing! 3D Printing Basics MAKING 3D PROJECTS WITH TINKERCAD Getting Started with Tinkercad LAB 1 Basic Shapes with Straight Edges: Square Prisms LAB 2 Basic Shapes with Curved Edges: Cylinders LAB 3 Tangram Puzzle LAB 4 Designing Jewelry LAB 5 Coat Hook/Curtain Tieback LAB 6 Local Architecture: Making Local Landmarks LAB 7 Hair Comb LAB 8 Paperclip LAB 9 Pasta Spoon LAB 10 Crushing the Alphabet: Testing Structural Strength LAB 11 Artificial Coral Reef LAB 12 Whistle Design LAB 13 Basic Dovetail Joint LAB 14 Phone Holder LAB 15 Camera Holder with Ball-and-Socket Joint LAB 16 Lockable Ball-and-Socket Camera Holder LAB 17 3D Puzzles LAB 18 Body Part: Human Hand LAB 19 Body System: Human Arm LAB 20 Mini-Guitars with Multiple String Types LAB 21 Reverse Engineering LAB 22 Thingiverse: Downloadable 3D Models MAKING 3D PROJECTS WITH SKETCHUP Getting Started with SketchUp LAB 23 Basic 3D Shapes LAB 24 Removing Material from a 3D Object LAB 25 Removing Material and Combining Basic Shapes LAB 26 Rear Wing for a Sports Car Glossary Answers Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: Art & DesignFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: Summer 2018Fully updated to account for the removal of Unit Assessments and the changes to the National 5 exam, this book contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from top experts on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.- Refresh your knowledge with complete course notes- Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision technique- Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks

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Book SynopsisForm drawing, allowing children to understand the idea of a form and encouraging them to recreate it in their own way, is a key principal of Steiner-Waldorf education and its study enriches the teaching of all subjects in the curriculum. This unique book first explains form drawing and its role in Steiner-Waldorf schools, while also tackling practicalities such as advice on suitable paper and pencils. It goes on to offer a wide selection of exercises for Classes 2 to 5, with step-by-step instructions on how they can be taught, arranged both by class and by theme, drawing on examples of pupils' work and images of forms from nature and cultural heritage. Teachers can use these lessons as an inspiring starting point.This fascinating and beautiful book will allow Waldorf educators, at school and home, to confidently teach form drawing to their pupils.Trade Review'[Thaulow] strikes a wise balance between giving explicit guidance and allowing space for individual initiative... This book provides a valuable resource, full of ready-to-go ideas. Perhaps more importantly, it is also a source of inspiration and encouragement and for anyone interested in form drawing, in whatever context, I'm sure it will be very helpful indeed. Whether a newcomer to this activity, or a seasoned practitioner, there is much to discover and use.'-- Martin Hardiman, former Steiner-Waldorf class teacher and form drawing teacherTable of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: Getting Started What Is Form Drawing? Basic Forms Types of Exercise Practical Considerations Creating Your Own Form Exercises Part 2: Practical Exercises Class 2 Exercises Class 3 Exercises Class 4 Exercises Class 5 Exercises Botany Exercises Cultural and Historical Exercises Part 3: Living Lines, Living Thoughts Living Lines Living Thoughts Rudolf Steiner on Form Drawing Epilogue BibliographyAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisTake a look at the materials around your home. Did you know you can reuse the materials around your home and turn them into something new? But why is this important? There are lots of changes happening around our world and we need to do our best to help! So read this book to learn all about how to turn trash into treasure and save the world!

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Book SynopsisDiscover the inspiring story of Yves Saint Laurent, the ground-breaking designer who changed fashion forever.Growing up in the Algerian city of Oran, little Yves loved exploring his mother's wardrobe and designing dresses for paper dolls. But life outside his family wasn't always happy - at school, he was teased for having different hobbies and sometimes, he even pretended to be ill to avoid lessons. Still, Yves didn't let the mean voices hold him back. He continued to carve his creative path and spent hours sewing tiny outfits from scraps of fabric, dreaming of a future in fashion.At eighteen, his hard work paid off when he was invited to join a top fashion school in Paris, and after even more hard work, Yves was invited to join the famous fashion house Dior, where he became their lead designer! Later, with the support of his lifelong partner Pierre, Yves started his own fashion house. His bold and stylish designs - like tuxedo suits and pea coats - revolutionised women's clothing and continue to influence fashion today.Yves's story shows the power of staying true to your dreams - even when it's challenging. Inspiring and beautifully told, Little People, BIG DREAMS: Yves Saint Laurent teaches children about courage, creativity, and self-expression.From the bestselling series Little People, BIG DREAMS, this book features quirky illustrations, extra facts, a timeline of Yves's life with historical photos and a detailed profile of his inspiring journey. It's the perfect gift for young creatives and fashion-lovers.

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Book SynopsisAnyone wanting to develop their drawing skills, as well as artists, teachers and students, will enjoy the creative challenge of form drawing. Regular practise can help discover what the art of line can mean. Drawing skills are developed through systematic exercises, and can develop self-confidence, balance and tranquillity. Simple form drawing is used in Steiner?Waldorf schools as a companion discipline to handwriting and drawing skills. It offers a healthy antidote to screen culture.

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Book SynopsisStep-by-step instructions explain and illustrate how to create elaborate, hypnotic mandalas. Simple exercises show how to make your own templates and achieve symmetry in your drawings. Guidelines include suggestions for patterns, practice designs of unfinished patterns for you to complete, many helpful tips, and plenty of samples for colouring.

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelA non-chronological report that describes scaffolding: what it is made from, how it has developed around the world from its earliest origins to the present day, and what it is used for. Maggie Freeman also meets a young scaffolder to discuss what the job entails.Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Text type A non-chronological report.The book includes a comprehensive glossary on pages 30 and 31 to aid comprehension.Curriculum links Art and design: Can buildings speak? DT: Homes; Geography: Passport to the world.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Book SynopsisWith Let’s Draw Cats, you can learn to bring your feline drawings to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for a variety of cats and kittens. The easy-to-follow visual and written instructions in this book make it achievable and fun to draw lifelike cats and kittens. Each drawing lesson begins with basic shapes and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. You just need to grab a pencil, a piece of paper, and your copy of Let’s Draw Cats, and then flip to the cat you want to draw. The drawing projects include:   Cat Head Detail Cat Sleeping Ragdoll Siamese Cat Stretching Kitten Bengal Persion Calico Maine Coon The detailed written instructions in this 48-page book also provide tips for placement of detaiTable of Contents Tools & Material Drawing Basics Cat Head Detail Cat Sleeping Ragdoll Siamese Cat Stretching Kitten Bengal Persian Calico Maine Coon About the Author

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