Get To Know You Crafts
Posted on Sunday, February 11th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
artisan community οf Portland οn thе rise (again) thе movement DIY craft community city commands a high national profile іn thе booming аnd digitally connected DIY movement.
|
|
Spur-Of-The-Moment Crafts $5.03 What could be better than being able to instantly do a craft with your class–with absolutely no preparation? And to know that those crafts are not only going to be fun for the kids to do, but that those crafts will reinforce biblical truths that will last a lifetime. That’s exactly what "Spur-of-the-Moment Crafts "offers busy teachers Over 200 crafts, loaded with flexibility and creativity, help teachers make their classroom fun and the learning memorable for children in grades 1-6. |
|
|
Essentials of Active Learning in Preschool: Getting to Know the HighScope Curriculum $28.95 This guide presents a comprehensive introduction to the HighScope Preschool Curriculum covering theory and research teaching practices curriculum content and assessment. It offers an appealing format that includes examples checklists teacher anecdotes and hands-on exercises. The book also serves as a practical guide to help you implement HighScope’s active learning approach. |
|
|
Spur-of-the-Moment Crafts by Edition , 0 $24.49 What could be better than being able to instantly do a craft with your class—with absolutely no preparation? And to know that those crafts are not only going to be fun for the kids to do, but that those crafts will reinforce biblical truths that will last a lifetime. That's exactly whatSpur-of-the-Moment Crafts offers busy teachers! Over 200 crafts, loaded with flexibility and creativity, help teachers make their classroom fun and the learning memorable for children in grades 1-6. |
|
|
The Arts & Crafts Collector’s Guide $6.44 Focusing on the three main areas of Arts & Crafts-art pottery, wrought metal, and period lighting-this field-guide-style book is strikingly illustrated with vibrant photos that show the key concepts every antique collector, dealer, or hobbyist needs to know. Packed with savvy advice, this insider’s guide offers the tools to discern worthwhile, precious, beautiful antique pieces from a mass of imperfect or damaged ones. Rago’s newest book helps the novice and the experienced collector discern what is worth buying and what will hold or increase in value, plus how to get the most enjoyment out of every piece. Filled with Rago’s expert opinions about American Arts & Crafts objects and furniture, a list of the ten books that should be in any serious library on the subject, and helpful tips on collecting, the Arts & Crafts Collector’s Guide is a must-have for any connoisseur of the period. David Rago oversees three auction companies and two quarterly magazines, each specializing in a particular area of twentieth-century decorative arts and furnishings. He lectures nationally and is an expert decorative ceramics and porcelain appraiser for the hit PBS series The Antiques RoadShow. He is the coauthor of Miller’s American Art Pottery: Treasure or Not? and Collecting Modern. He lives in Lambertville, New Jersey. Suzanne Sliker has worked at the Mission Oak Shop and Aurora Studios in Putnam, Connecticut, for nearly ten years. She specializes in furniture, lighting, and textiles of the Arts and Crafts period. David Rudd has been a decorative arts dealer and has operated Dalton’s American Decorative Arts for over twenty-one years. He specializes in decorative arts of the twentieth century with an emphasis on Stickley mission oak furniture. Rudd is currently an independent appraiser in New Jersey, contributing writer to the American Bungalow, and president of the board of directors of the Central New York Arts & Crafts Society. |
|
|
I Know What’s Next! Preschool Transitions Without Tears or Turmoil $18.95 This book provides guidelines that help teachers understand transitions from the child’s point of view along with a host of strategies songs games and other experiences that are useful for particular transitions. Included are ideas for drop-off and pickup times; the times before and after each part of the daily routine including wait times; cleanup time; room-to-room transitions and the transition to kindergarten. Also offered are parent handouts real-life transition scenarios photos and illustrations with adult-child dialogues depicting contrasting approaches to transitions. |
|
|
In Love with Paper Crafts $16.33 Because everyone needs ways to express love all year long, the editors of Paper Crafts magazine have compiled this dynamic anthology of their most lovable cards and valentines, plus gift bags, boxes, albums, home accents, sweet treats, and party d?cor. It’s an irresistible go-to resource for design guidance in all the categories of love. Themes include weddings, anniversaries, romance, family devotion, passion for life, and other heartwarming experiences. There is even a "Love and Learn" section featuring clever ways to use basic paper crafting tools and products and a variety of stamping techniques. Try out some advanced techniques, or keep it simple with quick and easy 5-step designs. It’s always the perfect time to let someone know you care |
|
|
Leisure Arts- In Love with Paper Crafts $19.95 In Love with Paper Crafts. Because everyone needs ways to express love all year long the editors of Paper Crafts magazine have compiled this dynamic anthology with 443 of their most lovable cards and valentines plus gift bags boxes albums home accents sweet treats and party decor. It’s an irresistible go-to resource for design guidance in all the categories of love. Themes include weddings anniversaries romance family devotion passion for life and other heartwarming experiences. There is even a "Love and Learn" section featuring clever ways to use basic paper crafting tools and products and a variety of stamping techniques. Try out some advanced techniques or keep it simple with quick and easy 5-step designs. It’s always the perfect time to let someone know you care! |
|
|
Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts! Lacy Crochet $14.65 Kyuuto = Cute Savvy crafters know that today’s hippest designs hail from Japan. But it’s near to impossible to find translated patterns. Or at least it used to be. With Lacy Crochet, we’re proud to present one of the first two books in our brand new Kyuuto Japanese Crafts line. Lacy Crochet offers 22 patterns for delicate accessories sweetly rendered for the home and wardrobe. This book enjoyed huge success on its home shores. The pages burst with quirky color photographs, step-by-step directions, and helpful technical illustrations. At last, the appeal of authentic Japanese content with the ease of English instruction. Stay tuned for more in coming seasons |
