This year we created ocarina clay flutes using the pinch pot method.  We choose an endangered animal to do research on, and created clay instruments to give those animals "a voice" and spread awareness for them.

this is a message from a ugandan survivor, Pacotoo Gabriel , on your art that was installed on campus Invisible Children crew included: Chelsey Echevarria, Martha Pelayo, Logan Richards, Courtney McGuire and Pacotoo Gabriel

Check out the video, if you need a refresher on "The Rescue".  Film notes are due at the start of class on Monday! Invisible Children’s documentary which highlights the current crisis in central east Africa and the urgency for international attention. Calling specifically for the rescue of child soldiers abducted by rebel army leader, Joseph Kony. Join The Movement: www.invisiblechildren.com If you want to know more about the "invisible children" organization, watch this video: The history of Invisible Children. What we stand for. Who we are. Why we're doing it. Find out more at http://invisiblechildren.com/

Post a comment on this post (below) to receive 5 points towards your participation grade. look through all the basket posts, to see new techniques and past student work Comment on which new basket technique you would like to try to make your basket unique! In the comment make sure to leave your first and last initial , and which period you are in (or you will not receive points)

This little creature, a view from all sides great example of text some other Ugandan basket examples^^

Doug Johnston  is a contemporary artist, craftsman, who is using the technique we all know and love, Coiled Basketry!! click the link to see more photos.