This online studio allows children to learn about pottery, weaving, quilting, and basketry techniques and traditions. Visit Studio 1, the Pottery Studio, to throw a pot, pinch a pot, meet some kids who work with clay, and visit the Clay Lab for some funny facts and sounds. Studio 2 takes you to the basketry, weaving, and quilting studios. Play the basket concentration game and learn more about basket weaving. QuickTime, Shockwave and Flash are required for some activities.
Users can add their own lesson ideas to the site as well.
Each musician is introduced with a short Flash slideshow and samples of their music. This site makes extensive use of audio and uses Flash technology. Click through the Great Eraser Caper to see how. This site offers little known facts about pencils, like why they are traditionally yellow. Additional resources are provided for those sharpening their pencil knowledge.