ART with MEYERS: Marbled Paper Workshop at the Sussex Christian School

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Marbled Paper Workshop at the Sussex Christian School

On September 29th, I visited the 5th graders at Sussex Christian School where I taught them the ancient Turkish art of 'ebru', or paper marbling. The students then marbled their own paper, which they later used to make hand-crafted owls for an autumn-inspired display. Thanks for having me, Mrs. Niedergall!

The Power of Art Education

All children, not only those with specific artistic talent, benefit from an education in the arts. The arts are, in themselves, a vital part of a comprehensive education. Current research suggests that young people who participate in the arts acquire skills that help them in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. The arts also help motivate children to learn and achieve stronger results in core academic subjects. For some children, the arts even provide the impetus to stay in school and find their way to contribute to society. Creative thinking and art education challenge students to utilize the right-hemisphere of the brain more often, resulting in more holistic thinking and intuitive learning.