Peninsula Hands on Art, Gig Harbor, Peninsula School District art programs and projects

 
Project Descriptions for 2014 - 2015

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"Watt's Tower
Artist: Mardie Rees

Training Date: Tues. January 19, 2016 7-9pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
Training Date: Tues. January 26, 2016 7-9pm / Minter Creek Elementary School

Students will understand Vernacular architecture and create their own wire towers on a mosaic base of clay in the style of Sam Rodia's towers in Watts.
Learning Goals:    
  • Studying the life and work of American artist Simon Rodia    
  • Understanding the concept of vernacular architecture    
  • Learning techniques for working with wire and clay


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