Romantic Graffiti
The art works of Romantic artists that we observed by studying the European Romanticism of the 1800s, suggested us images inspired by the paintings in … Read more
My Alien Friend!
Among the topics studied in the literature of this period by the students of grade 9 there is the literary genre of science fiction. This … Read more
Painting on the wood: my Les Paul “Journey” finished
My work as a painting on maple body of this Les Paul Gibson was completed by a talented luthier in Bristol, who assembled this masterpiece. … Read more
Portrait inspired by the paintings of Erik Jones
With students of Year 9, we approached the theme of the portrait. Following a pattern drawn on a sheet of squared paper, each student drew a … Read more
Stage designs for a Cinderella
The last work carried with the children of Cherry Garden Primary School in Bristol has been the realization of the scenery for the play of … Read more
The paper necklaces
My friend Alessandra Tombesi suggested to me this work that she has created for the market of the school and that was very much appreciated. … Read more
Wood, glue, recycling and fantasy
With a few objects and tools in the middle of the woods we issued a challenge: build something with your hands and your imagination! It … Read more
Precious rings
Some of the girls of Year 6 are making and selling these precious bead rings, they are really beautiful! They also taught me how to … Read more
Another painted guitar : Les Paul “Journey”
I was fascinated by painting on wood that I have experienced on the previous body guitar Telecaster “Red Baron” in maple. I painted another body, this … Read more
A shared experience in Omaha, Nebraska
Yesterday, I was delighted to receive a lovely email from Cynthia Vana, a Library Specialist in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. She led a workshop at the Florence Branch … Read more
Happy Easter Cards!
An idea for Easter Cards by a wonderful teacher of Cherry Garden School, just to wish you all a happy Easter! Colored cardboards, painted with spring … Read more
Prints inspired by the German Expressionist group “Die Brücke”
With pupils in Year 9 (classe 3) we made some lovely prints inspired by the German Expressionist group “Die Brücke”. We have carved small plates … Read more