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Spotlight 1
Spotlight
Episode 1

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

A typical Phil Greene canoe is a Spotlight of exotic and indigenous woods that were cut, sanded, carved and refined for six months or more. The canoes combine sculptural details with practical design...
Topiary Garden 3
Topiary Garden
Episode 3

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Hedges and trees in Pearl's garden appear to flow and weave into one another, often making it difficult to see where one plant ends and another begins. The effect is created by tying the tips of...
A Natural State 4
A Natural State
Episode 4

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

There are many definitions about what constitutes folk art. One definition by Sharon F. Patton states that a folk artist is one who is self-taught, usually makes art late in life which is tied to...
Topiary Garden 4
Topiary Garden
Episode 4

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The key to creating topiary is pruning. Pruning is the process of cutting off leaves and branches to encourage new growth and shape old growth. During the growing season, pruning is a daily affair in...
A Natural State 9
A Natural State
Episode 9

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Before beginning your project, look at your building materials. Try to locate nails that will work for the smaller joints as well as the larger joints. You may need to get more than one size...
A Natural State 2
A Natural State
Episode 2

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Jimmie’s upbringing fostered creativity and resourcefulness. His joy in his family history is palpable. In his world, nothing is wasted. Every simple thing is treasured for the value of its inherent...
Wood Canoe 6
Wood Canoe
Episode 6

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The finished paddle has three basic parts--the grip, the shaft and the blade. The grip is ergonomic, or designed to reduce a paddler's hand fatigue, and can be custom shaped to the user's hand. The...
Wood Canoe 3
Wood Canoe
Episode 3

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Finished hulls appear as rich warm-toned boats encased in a layer of glass. The finish is the result of hours of sanding and polishing the epoxy layers on the outside of the hull. A fairing board is...
A Natural State 13
A Natural State
Episode 13

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

What Jimmie is describing are standard weaving techniques. The first baskets were woven to collect fruits, nuts and grains. By making a basket, you are joining a long history of basket makers.