Main Lesson Book Design at the Waldorf School (Grade 3)
Execution: Andrea Reiß
In third grade, the focus is often on traditional crafts. In this project, we design a working potter. By purposefully mixing primary colors and using shading, we bring the scene in the main lesson book to life.
Gently rub off the Seccorell color powder (blue and brown tones) and place it roughly where the potter is to be created. These loose islands of color form the basis for the subsequent shaping.
Now rub the powder into the painting surface. Use your fingers for soft transitions on larger areas and a cotton swab for the finer sections and initial details of the figure.
Now create the pottery vessels. You can easily mix brown and gray tones yourself: Dark yellow, light red, and light blue make brown – light red and dark blue make gray. Use an extra sheet of paper for pre-mixing.
Vary the amount of powder to create depth and spatiality. Brush off excess powder with a cotton pad and polish the color surfaces until they are smudge-proof and have a fine sheen.
Now add facial features, hair, and contours directly with the color sticks. Use a sharp edge (created by rubbing diagonally on the block) to draw particularly precise lines.
Frame the motif with a warm background of yellow and ochre tones. Finally, use the eraser stick to work out highlights and final contours to give the picture expression.
Now your atmospheric picture of the potter is finished. The technique can be wonderfully transferred to all other crafts of this block!
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Absolutely love using this product busy making Xmas cards right now xx