10/5 4th Class


The conversation from tonight's class encourages me to:
  • Provide more explorative opportunities with varying materials
  • Provide a sophisticated, scientific structure for working with varying materials
  • Acknowledge the power of the material because it encompasses the connection of experience, expression of ideas, and builds student repertoire



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