Off to the City today

[puppetmaker]

I think I have everything I need for the class today. I hope.

I haven't done this here in a while.

So Ask me a question (with the usual rules that apply to this)

I am grateful for chances to expand my artistic skills.

Comments

[popfiend.livejournal.com]

1.) Were you finally glad to meet moi in person?

2.) Am I gonna get another *HUG* soon? :D

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

I was honored to meet you and the missus. (I was glad too)

Next time we see each other.

[flutterbychild.livejournal.com]

What, do you believe, separates 'art' from 'craft'?

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Oh boy that's a hard one.

Personally (and your mileage may very greatly), I think that there is a lot of art in craft. I have a hard time finding some sort of dividing line between the two. I used my craftsmanship to create art. My puppets are an example of this. I craft them and they are practical objects (they work as puppets ) but there is an art to them both in the creation and the performance.

I hope that answers the question. Funny you should ask because that came up in class today.

[jendaby.livejournal.com]

Hope you have a lovely day!

I do have a question... what kind of glue do you recommend for crafting? Specifically, for attaching magnets or glass bits to a smooth-ish surface? Hot glue seems to pop right off once cooled.

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Gorilla Glue but be careful in using it because it is slightly toxic.

[deltagrl.livejournal.com]

Have fun!

Question: Have you ever taught a class?

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Yes. I taught a basic puppetry class for three years at a summer camp. I have also taught puppetry both at the elementary and middle school level.

[trinalin.livejournal.com]

LOL - love your icon! :-)

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It just made sense.