Fun In My Back Yard



Fused Glass Field Trip

19 Nov 2008
Posted by renee

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Technically not a "field" trip, more like an art trip.

We've done quite a few "learning" excursions with the kids but this by far was my favorite. It was so creative and yielded such great results.

A friend of ours and fellow homeschooler organized a trip recently to the Maine Art Glass Studio. The children each created their own fused glass tile. Sounds harmless, thankfully it was. But anything can happen when you give a 5 year old shards of glass and "nippers" to cut with.

I can't take any credit for these works of art my kiddos created. The designs were their own and except for cutting a few pieces here and there these pieces were wholly my childrens' doing. I'm hoping they will hang on our windows for like, ever. These glass tiles capture their unique styles perfectly and I simply love them.

These beauties are going to seriously brighten my winter.

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It's apparent by the kids'

It's apparent by the kids' intent expressions and the beauty of their creations that they just loved doing this. I'm so glad you took us to the studio when we last visited you. We'll be going back there again, I'm sure.



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Those are AWESOME! How

Those are AWESOME! How creative. I wanna go on a field trip like that!!



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You got them home already or

You got them home already or are these pics all from the studio?? They look great!



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Wow! Just beautiful! Usually

Wow! Just beautiful! Usually I don't feel bad when I miss a field trip opportunity, but this time I do! :)



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very talented young children

very talented young children - they did beautiful work. these pieces will surely bring you a smile to your face every time you look at them.
i have a giveaway on my autumnsun blog if you're interested.
http://autumnsun08.blogspot.com/2008/11/happy-birthday-giveaway.html



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I love the one of L. Really

I love the one of L. Really great point of view and composition!
~C


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