I came across this sketchbook project a little while ago, and considered entering because they provide the materials and and I am an incessant sketchbooker. The theme, I believe for the month of April, was 'Home". The project is over, but the sketchbooks are being 'put on tour' at different locations. I share this with you all because it seems like a cool collaborative project that maybe could even be modified for the smaller scale of the art classroom. I've been thinking about how a running project of sketchbooking, with a different theme everyweek, might be an interesting idea to try with students to allow for them to experiment with materials and techniques in an "informal" way. Sketchbooks rock. Especially on tour.
There is also an education page link on the right side that might be cool to click on.
http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject/features
also,the tour comes to Chicago on May 11th....maybe we could all go? May 11th is a Wednesday. That's Thesis day at the end of the semester, so we might be home-workin...Food for thought!
ReplyDeletei definitely considered doing this project a few months back too, devan, though i felt a little uncomfortable with the fact that it's a project you have to pay into in order to participate in. i struggle with the notion that everyone can participate as long as you chip in. the concept has both merits and issues, but still overall, a fun idea.
ReplyDeletethe project actually doesn't make it to chicago until july, but you'll notice the venue it stops at is a pretty cool place...hint hint...
oops....my bad. How do you deal with mis-information on blogs? what is the appropriate etiquette?
ReplyDeleteMis-blogged?
ReplyDeleteI really like this idea. I have a classmate that actually focuses on the sketchbook for her thesis (or something along those lines).