Presidents, upon leaving office, have long been encouraged to establish Presidential libraries, where the American public has access to documents, objects and other historical materials that reflect their service. To date, 13 presidential libraries are overseen by the National Archives, the first library having been established in 1939 for President Franklin Roosevelt. But the United … Read more
What is Impressionism? Impressionism is an art movement that began in France in the late 1800s. It is also the art style most associated with the Cos Cob art colony. Impressionism is a style of painting in which artists painted an image that expressed their “impression” of something instead of what they saw in real … Read more
Glass was invented in the Middle East in the 1st century AD. Syria quickly became the glass capital of the world. The Syrian people created both the art of glass blowing and stained glass. For hundreds of years, glass made in Syria was sent all over the world. It was prized for its clarity and … Read more
Materials Needed CardboardStringStrong yarnPencilTapeScissorsRulerTapestry needle, orLarge-eyed needle(optional)Dowel or stick:7 in or longer(optional) Directions Step 1 Cut a rectangular piece of cardboard 12 in x 6 in. (The one shown below was made from a recent delivery box.) Note: Children in grades 1-4 may need help setting up their looms. Younger students may benefit from their … Read more
Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in the world. Even before weaving was used to make cloth the practice of interlacing plants and branches was used to create baskets, shelter, and fences. Cloth traditionally is made one of two ways: weaving or knitting threads. Weaving is the process of interlacing threads in an over-under … Read more
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