Do the research for your musical genre and obtain resources outside of the classroom, as we will need all the time in class to work on the project. 

 Be prepared with a plan for how you want to approach your sculpture, what materials you plan to use, etc. 

 Brainstorm--Talk about your ideas with others.  I would like to see an outline of your ideas and materials before we begin working on these next week so that you are ready to begin.  Please e-mail a plan!

 We will provide basic sculpting materials, should you want to alter the form of your chair (Styrofoam that can be shaped, modeling clay, plaster adhesive to create a permanent surface, scrap wood. 

 We will also provide paint and adhesives.  It is important for us to know what colors you plan to use, and we can advise you of what materials might best work with your ideas. We have lots of “STUFF” stashed away.  You can complete this project without having to buy anything!

 EXTRAS:

Given the uniqueness of your project, you might want to gather additional resources, depending on your idea.  We can also try to help find things for you, too….but you might have an idea that includes something that we don’t have. It is important that any expense for additional supplies be kept to a minimum, as the basic idea is that we are using “found” materials as much as possible. For instance, I have been looking for “broken” instruments to add to sculptures.  I wouldn’t want anyone to ruin a perfectly good musical instrument, etc., for your sculpture.

RESTRICTIONS: 

-It shouldn’t be too big!

-There should be nothing sharp or dangerous on the chair. 

-Everything on the chair has to be secured well so that it doesn’t fall apart! 

 -While one might not be able to actually sit in the chair sculptures, it should retain some semblance of it being a chair!

RESOURCES, if needed:

-SCRAP   (Scrounger’s Center for Reusable Art Parts)   http://www.scrap-sf.org/   

Tuesday thru Saturday  9 am - 5 pm
 801 Toland Street
Entrance is on Newcomb Avenue
Between Toland & Selby   415) 647-1746  

sells or gives away recycled materials of all kinds.  It is frequented by teachers and artists.

-Thrift Stores that sell more than just clothing

Town Clothes Closet , Thriftown, Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc

-Hardware Stores 

We have lots of random hardware items, so they should check with us before buying anything.

-Flea Markets and/or garage sales 

I had a great time hunting down some things at Alemany Flea Market last Sunday. 

-The Internet

       Research their genre, listen to sample music, explore web sites.

       Terrific images are available online that could be printed at school and collaged on the surface of the sculpture.  We can scan books/magazines and print the images.

-Paper/Fabric Stores

For interesting textures and patterns that might reflect the musical genre.

-Sheet Music, Music Calendars, etc—we have generic sheet music…but nothing particular to one genre.

-the Community

There might be someone in our community/family who might want to throw out the one thing that you are looking for.  Spread the word and ask around!

-Instrument Repair shops…for small parts or broken pieces.

I haven’t actually pursued this yet…but maybe?

-Old Records, etc

We have some sources

Do the research for your musical genre and obtain resources outside of the classroom, as we will need all the time in class to work on the project. 

 Be prepared with a plan for how you want to approach your sculpture, what materials you plan to use, etc. 

 Brainstorm--Talk about your ideas with others.  I would like to see an outline of your ideas and materials before we begin working on these next week so that you are ready to begin.  Please e-mail a plan!

 We will provide basic sculpting materials, should you want to alter the form of your chair (Styrofoam that can be shaped, modeling clay, plaster adhesive to create a permanent surface, scrap wood. 

 We will also provide paint and adhesives.  It is important for us to know what colors you plan to use, and we can advise you of what materials might best work with your ideas. We have lots of “STUFF” stashed away.  You can complete this project without having to buy anything!

 EXTRAS:

Given the uniqueness of your project, you might want to gather additional resources, depending on your idea.  We can also try to help find things for you, too….but you might have an idea that includes something that we don’t have. It is important that any expense for additional supplies be kept to a minimum, as the basic idea is that we are using “found” materials as much as possible. For instance, I have been looking for “broken” instruments to add to sculptures.  I wouldn’t want anyone to ruin a perfectly good musical instrument, etc., for your sculpture.

RESTRICTIONS: 

-It shouldn’t be too big!

-There should be nothing sharp or dangerous on the chair. 

-Everything on the chair has to be secured well so that it doesn’t fall apart! 

 -While one might not be able to actually sit in the chair sculptures, it should retain some semblance of it being a chair!

RESOURCES, if needed:

-SCRAP   (Scrounger’s Center for Reusable Art Parts)   http://www.scrap-sf.org/   

Tuesday thru Saturday  9 am - 5 pm
 801 Toland Street
Entrance is on Newcomb Avenue
Between Toland & Selby   415) 647-1746  

sells or gives away recycled materials of all kinds.  It is frequented by teachers and artists.

-Thrift Stores that sell more than just clothing

Town Clothes Closet , Thriftown, Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc

-Hardware Stores 

We have lots of random hardware items, so they should check with us before buying anything.

-Flea Markets and/or garage sales 

I had a great time hunting down some things at Alemany Flea Market last Sunday. 

-The Internet

       Research their genre, listen to sample music, explore web sites.

       Terrific images are available online that could be printed at school and collaged on the surface of the sculpture.  We can scan books/magazines and print the images.

-Paper/Fabric Stores

For interesting textures and patterns that might reflect the musical genre.

-Sheet Music, Music Calendars, etc—we have generic sheet music…but nothing particular to one genre.

-the Community

There might be someone in our community/family who might want to throw out the one thing that you are looking for.  Spread the word and ask around!

-Instrument Repair shops…for small parts or broken pieces.

I haven’t actually pursued this yet…but maybe?

-Old Records, etc

We have some sources….