Sometimes I like to cook...

Today it was Banana Chocolate Chip Nut Muffins. I like to make muffins, unfortunatly my hand does not :(

Camp Adventure Collages

from the class I did about a week ago. I think the collages turned out GREAT! A lot of creativity in this group )

Student's Projects

Here is one of my students with her finished projects. All of my art classes did American Flags in the Jasper Johns style. This student also made a small bag that I got from the 100 yen shop. It came already printed with the birds and then she colored it with Sharpies and added extra stuff. I scanned all the flags so that later we can have everyone working on one project and individually the children will make an Andy Warhol style print using the computer.

Guest Speaker Camp Adventure 2009

Yesterday I taught collage at Camp Adventure. For those unfamiliar with Camp Adventure it is a really cool program that brings a "real day camp style camp" to military bases around the world, they are also at U.S. Embassies too. They do all the fun stuff a day camp would do, rock climbing, hiking, arts and crafts, sports, games, camp songs, skits, swimming, kayaking, marine sports, the beach and every week they go on a super cool field trip to somewhere here in Japan. It is the best money we spend for our homeschooling all year. So many experiences to be gained!

Anyways- I usually come to teach a project so this year we did mini 4 inch canvas using collage. I also talk about and show my artwork, this year I brought my Big Happy the Giraffe. The kids get to use "professional" quality supplies and they make artwork that turns out great. I think it is a Great experience for them.

Here are 3 of the great counselors we got this year! The first picture is a counselor with a "real" name and I cannot remember,then there is Ms. Marathon and Mr. Flip! (sports themed names this year) While Ms. Marathon dove right into the project the other 2 very a little hesitant but with a push they started creating- the amazing part is they created some cool stuff :) so sometimes just a little push is all it takes- say hmmmm start with a flower, tree, flag and then the ideas cam start flowing! The class was a great one to teach this year, very well behaved, helpful and I don't think I hear once "I can't" or "I don't know what to do" Everyone just dove in and made some really creative stuff! Now to get back there Monday to get pictures of all the artwork once it has dried! Enjoy!

Design Festa

Here I am at Design Festa. I just found it on Flickr and realized how TIRED I look. The place was super hot that day....... but all in all a good day :)

Sometimes I like to cook.......

Today making muffins sounded good :) so I did.

U.S. Craft Decoration

for my English Classes. Everyone will be making them this week to finish off the American Theme Month of July. Thanks to PamperingBeki for reminding me of this craft. I think they will all enjoy making them :) and lucky me- I had everything but the wreaths which I got at the 100 yen shop!!