The monster theme of this week-long summer camp opened up countless imaginative possibilities.  I also found ways to incorporate biology and history into the art projects, including a creature feature mug, a cave habitat (monsters included), and a bowl that somehow reflected a historical mythical monster, such as Cyclops.

At the end of the week, students spent time outdoors collecting found object stamps and mark-makers.  They then constructed a giant slab from clay scrap and used these objects and their own footprints to make Monster Prints.  This group project encouraged a lot of interaction and exploration after a week of solo work.