Sumi-e Painting
Please don’t ask me why I’ve started a new unit study. I realize it’s June. I know that our newest addition will be here soon. But I’ve always loved Japan. Don’t ask me why I really have no idea....
View ArticleOrigami by Me: Printable Pocket
I Loved Origami as a kid. L-O-V-E-D it So this was really a treat to be able to teach Sissy (who is 6) some cute little Origami characters. However, the only easy thing I could remember was a paper...
View ArticleJapanese Woodblock Printing
In Japan I think it’s called “Moku Hanga” And it’s essentially the same as what we know as “woodcut” printing. A design is etched into wood, rolled with ink and then printed on the paper. I’ve been...
View ArticlePitter Patter….
…..Pitter Patter…. Hey What’s that sound? …..Pitter Patter……. There it is again? ….Pitter Patter……Pitter Patter….. I know it’s not my children (they sound like “stomp…stomp…crash…bang”) And it can’t be...
View ArticleFraming it all……
Just in case your children make something fantastic while learning about Japan Which is likely to happen, with all the amazing art techniques they’ll get to explore) Show them how to make this fun...
View ArticleJapanese Fan Crafts
Just in time for the Summer heat! (Seriously, my kids are on either side of me fanning away……Loving it!) Anyway e made two different kinds of fans, and my kids love them both. For the second fan I made...
View ArticleJapanese Koi Noburi (Carp Kite)
Are these not the most beautiful little Koi Kites you’ve ever seen? These were so easy, even my 3 year old made one We we even lucky enough to get a bit of a breeze today! Click Here for Full Photo...
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