May 2, 2019
Kawaakari: River of Light
Light is more than the material that defines how we see. It’s also a metaphor for things etherial such as life, love and spirit. Importantly, light changes how we feel. It reaches…
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November 7, 2017
Beacon Bloom
The first few days - even the first few moments provided a clue. One evening, a few weeks ago my fabricator, Bob Buchanan of bo-mar Industries and I stood underneath our freshly…
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December 15, 2016
Seeds Of Light: A Community Project
Just over a month ago I completed “Seeds Of Light”, a public art commission for the Town Of Speedway, Indiana. Proposed and executed as a community project, it celebrates the…
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September 2, 2016
Making STEAM
As a creativity consultant for 1st Maker Space I often reflect on my training and my 3o years teaching experience in the UK and USA.
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August 17, 2016
Using SCAMPER
In this article for 1st Maker Space I outline a tool for creative thinking that I've used with students over 15 years.
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June 21, 2016
Three Creativity Tests
Here's another article I've written on creativity and hands-on learning for 1st Maker Space. This account describes three well known tests for creative thinking:…
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April 5, 2016
Tools For Creative Thinking
I'm writing articles that explore creativity, and educational issues relating to hands-on learning.
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February 28, 2014
Getting Ready For Blenko
Time and time again I’ve seen the skilled workers at Blenko rise to the challenges I have brought them. Sometimes it’s a shape that requires the ingenuity of Daniel Chapman,…
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