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By Marcia Beckett | July 21, 2010 - 3:47 am |July 5, 2024 personal artwork

A collage featuring a vintage photograph of four people surrounded by abstract shapes and patterns with a retro flair.

Collage July 2010, July 2010, mixed media, photographs

Clay Camp for Kids- Week One

By Marcia Beckett | July 20, 2010 - 2:32 pm |July 5, 2024 clay, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, third grade

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Handmade pottery bowl resembling a large leaf, with intricate veins and edges, created during a Kids Clay Camp, resting on a wooden surface.

This summer I have also been teaching a clay class for kids through the DeForest parks and recreation dept. It is only 6 sessions, one hour each session. I have 2 groups of kids: K-3, then 4-7 (roughly, there are some overlaps). Some of the weeks I am teaching the same projects and other weeks we are doing different projects. The first week we made leaf dishes. They are very simple and a good way to teach about rolling slabs. … Read more… →

Collages on Boards

By Marcia Beckett | July 14, 2010 - 6:20 pm |July 5, 2024 personal artwork

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Abstract art featuring brightly colored circles in red, blue, yellow, and green on four small square tiles.

Here are a couple of my new collages. I found the supports for these at a hardware “Re-store” near our house. They are collaged on old shelving boards. Everything is layered, painted, collaged and photographs added. I like to share my artwork, because I know not every artwork is going to be top-notch. Making art, playing with materials and trying out new ideas is important in your artistic journey. Sharing the “exercises” with other people allows me to gain momentum … Read more… →