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Glass Jar Sand Art: Inspired by Navajo Sand Painting

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Sand has been used as an artistic medium for centuries and can be found in cultures across the globe. The class examines sand art created by the Navajo people. They mix tempera paint and sand to create their colors, and then fill jars, keeping the inspiration of the Navajo pieces in mind. When finished, the glass jar sand art would make a nice gift for a parent or other faculty member.

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Pros
  • Activity is simple and enjoyable
  • Excellent web resources are included
  • The project can be used in conjunction with a full Native American unit or other similar research assignment
Cons
  • None