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- The Fésole Club- The Lemon
Let's go on a drawing adventure together! Details within. Never heard of W.G. Collingwood? You're about to find out about he and Mason's historic Fésole Club. Get your brushes ready, I'm taking submissions NOW for this reincarnation of a lost Art Club established back in 1891!
Join the Virtual Fésole Club!
Step 1: Listen to my instructions here and Collingwood’s first paper for you on the podcast, and be totally inspired.
Step 2: Ready the materials mentioned.
Step 3: Draw, make mistakes and draw again!
Step 4: Submit your drawings starting NOW, March 6th, 2019, on Instagram @bestowingthebrush or to my email: [email protected]
OR simply use the hashtag on Instagram: #fesoleclubthelemon
*Submissions CLOSE at 6pm CT on March 26th!*
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READ this paper in these places:
Ambelside Online Transcription of this Paper: https://www.amblesideonline.org/PR/PR14p021FesoleClubPapers.shtml
Archive.org PDF:https://ia601205.us.archive.org/8/items/p001-080PRv14n1/p021-027PRv14n1.pdf
Paper 1: I-Wo Die Citronen Blüh’n
Google Doc of the collection of links for The Fesole Club, Courtesy Emily Kiser:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xEggdH61cWhq6yECVnr6rvZRjBCQBxhQhTctLPewa3k/edit
A Delectable Education Podcast, ep. 98 on Drawing:
http://www.adelectableeducation.com/2017/11/episode-98-drawing/
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Sources mentioned:
Ambelside Online, A Delectable Education, W.G. Collingwood, John Ruskin
Special thanks to:
Caleb Nachtigall, Kateri Ewing, Richele Baburina, Emily Kiser, Kevin McLeod, Heather Hall, Nicole Handfield, Brittney McGann, Audrey Hockel, Abe Books, Rachel Lee, Charlotte Mason, W.G. Collingwood, and John Ruskin
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PC: Heather Hall Photography
Too Cool, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
29 min - Episode 16: Brush Drawing & Geometry with Richele Baburina
In this episode, Richele Baburina and I conclude our talk on Brush Drawing and get down to some lesson time atmosphere considerations and practicals. We also discuss how brush drawing manifests in the nature notebook, and muse over the wonders of geometry in this beautiful world God created. Listen in!
Find Richele in these places:
Charlotte Mason Poetry, Math Resources: http://charlottemasonpoetry.org/math-resources/
On Instagram: @rbaburina
Her Brush Drawing course produced by Twenty Twenty Press: https://www.twentytwentypress.com/?product=brush-drawing-kit-a-basic-course-by-richele-baburina
Her Elementary Arithmetic Series: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/charlotte-mason-elementary-arithmetic-series-book-1/
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Follow me on Instagram at: @bestowingthebrush
NEW- Follow my Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestowingthebrush/
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PC: @TheHeatherHallPhotography
SHOW NOTES:
- Of Richele's comments and research Part 1 and 2 of discussion:
Emeline Steinthal, "Letters to the Editor," in The Journal of Education, (May, 1900), p. 297.
W.G. Collingwood, Fésole Club Papers, (W. Holmes, Ltd., 1906) p. 20.
Charlotte Mason, “Children are Born Persons," in The Parents’ Review, volume 22, June, 1911 (CharlotteMasonPoetry.org), pp. 419-437.
Charlotte Mason, “Books,” in The Parents’ Review, volume 6 (1896), p. 156.
Charlotte Mason, “Books,” in The Parents’ Review, volume 6 (1896), p. 476.
Charlotte Mason, Parents and Children, (Charlotte Mason Research and Supply, 1989), pp. 202, 203, 282-285.
Charlotte Mason, Ourselves, Book I, Self-Knowledge , (Riverbend Press, 2017), pp. 42, 43.
Emeline Steinthal, “Aunt Mai’s Budget,” in The Parents’ Review, volume 10 (1899), p. 90.
Art Middlekauff, “Nature Notebooks in the 21st Century,” (CharlotteMasonPoetry.org, May 8, 2018).
A.C. Drury, “How to Keep a Nature Notebook”, in The Parents’ Review, 1941, (Charlotte Mason Poetry.org, Jan. 8, 2019), pp. 218-233.
Christine Verspaandonk, "Memories of a PNEU Education", (AmblesideOnline.org, 1999).
Irene Stephens, “The Teaching of Mathematics to Young Children,” in Special Reports on Educational Subjects (London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1911), No. 11.
Of my readings of John Ruskin: "The Laws of Fésole."
TIME STAMPS:
17:00 Geometry and John Ruskin
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Intro and outro music: Hard Boiled- Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
24 min - Episode 15: Brush Drawing with Richele Baburina
In this episode, I'm discussing Brush Drawing with Richele Baburina! Richele not only writes articles for Charlotte Mason Poetry, but also manages the CMP math resources page, has written three math books, and has created a beautiful basic Brush Drawing course, all the while home educating her two boys and helping her husband with flat art preservation. Listen in and learn about this watercolor art form that is a critical part of a Charlotte Mason education!
Find Richele in these places:
Charlotte Mason Poetry, Math Resources: http://charlottemasonpoetry.org/math-resources/
On Instagram: @rbaburina
Her Brush Drawing course produced by Twenty Twenty Press: https://www.twentytwentypress.com/?product=brush-drawing-kit-a-basic-course-by-richele-baburina
Her Elementary Arithmetic Series: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/charlotte-mason-elementary-arithmetic-series-book-1/
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Email me, Dallas Nachtigall at: [email protected]
Follow me on Instagram at: @bestowingthebrushNEW- Follow my Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestowingthebrush/
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PC: @TheHeatherHallPhotography
SHOW NOTES:
- Of Richele's comments and research:
Emeline Steinthal, "Letters to the Editor," in The Journal of Education, (May, 1900), p. 297.
W.G. Collingwood, Fésole Club Papers, (W. Holmes, Ltd., 1906) p. 20.
Charlotte Mason, “Children are Born Persons," in The Parents’ Review, volume 22, June, 1911 (CharlotteMasonPoetry.org), pp. 419-437.
Charlotte Mason, “Books,” in The Parents’ Review, volume 6 (1896), p. 156.
Charlotte Mason, “Books,” in The Parents’ Review, volume 6 (1896), p. 476.
Charlotte Mason, Parents and Children, (Charlotte Mason Research and Supply, 1989), pp. 202, 203, 282-285.
Charlotte Mason, Ourselves, Book I, Self-Knowledge , (Riverbend Press, 2017), pp. 42, 43.
Emeline Steinthal, “Aunt Mai’s Budget,” in The Parents’ Review, volume 10 (1899), p. 90.
Art Middlekauff, “Nature Notebooks in the 21stCentury,” (Charlotte Mason Poetry.org, May 8, 2018).
A.C. Drury, “How to Keep a Nature Notebook”, in The Parents’ Review, 1941, (Charlotte Mason Poetry.org, Jan. 8, 2019), pp. 218-233.
Christine Verspaandonk, "Memories of a PNEU Education", (AmblesideOnline.org, 1999).
Irene Stephens, “The Teaching of Mathematics to Young Children,” in Special Reports on Educational Subjects (London: Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1911), No. 11.
-Of some my comments:
Charlotte Mason, Home Education, Volume 1, Lessons as Instruments of Education, Drawing Lessons, Children Have Art in Them (pg. 212-213).
About Emeline Steinthal- A discussion between Richele Baburina and Brittney McGann: http://charlottemasonpoetry.org/a-devoted-life/
TIME STAMPS:
8:30- On Mason's Principles that govern this practice
13:55- "the grace of gesture, life, and the beauty of color."
16:00- Design in CM and training of artistic sense
18:03- Brushdrawing in the programmes, when?
19:41- specifics on how to hold the brush
20:00- Imagination, Confidence, and Observation
23:55- "Blobs" controversy addressed!
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Intro and outro music: Hard Boiled- Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
42 min - Episode 14: Our Beauty Sense, Critique & Frederic Church
Today, I finish my conversation with Cody Wheelock. Cody runs an Atelier here in Omaha, NE and works in the visual art department of a local private school with students of all ages. We talk about what gives us creatures our Beauty Sense, how we can better self-critique, and we chat about some great artists from the past! Enjoy.
Find Cody in these places:
Instagram: @wheelockpaintings
Omaha Atelier of Fine Art: http://www.wheelockpaintings.com/oaofa/
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Mentioned in this episode:
Documentary "Why Beauty Matters" by Roger Scruton, the philosopher https://vimeo.com/103665136
Frederic Church https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/chur/hd_chur.htm
Alexander Von Humboldt https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/436471
The ultra handy MODERN black mirror http://www.marcdalessio.com/iphone-painting-tool/
Or, make your own Claude glass/ black mirror https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Claude-Glass-or-Black-Mirror/
CONTACT ME:
Dallas Nachtigall at: [email protected]
Follow me on Instagram at: @bestowingthebrush-----
PC: @TheHeatherHallPhotography
Intro and outro music:Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/40 min - Episode 13: Drawing, Painting & Atelier with Cody Wheelock
This episode features my first guest on the show, Cody Wheelock! We talk over the foundational nature of drawing, wax eloquent about painting, discuss the magnitude of large waterfalls, and the benefits of failure. We be begin to touch on the imagination and Beauty Sense, but that, folks, that is an episode for another day...
Find Cody in these places:
Instagram: @wheelockpaintings
Omaha Atelier of Fine Art: http://www.wheelockpaintings.com/oaofa/
Special thanks to Aaron Holz, who trained us both.
PC: @TheHeatherHallPhotography
Email me, Dallas Nachtigall at: [email protected]
Follow me on Instagram at: @bestowingthebrush---
Intro and outro music:Hard Boiled- Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/40 min - Episode 12: Drawing Is For Your Mind
Drawing is more about character building than making a pretty picture. Listen in to see WHY!
Sources:
Drawing Design and Craft-Work by Frederick J. Glass
The Laws of Fesole by John Ruskin
Charlotte Mason in her Vol 1. Home Education- page 313 "Children have 'Art ' in them
Special shout-out to Kateri Ewing who will appreciate 14:30 onward! Let's talk Ruskin soon.
Email me at: [email protected]
Follow me on Instagram at: @bestowingthebrush---
Intro and outro music:Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/32 min - Episode 11: Drawing From Life vs A PhotographControversial topic here, folks! But I hope I've built the case in the direction I've intended. See what Mason and friends have to say about drawing from life and drawing from copy. How can these ideas help you and your students in your drawing endeavors?Also, BIG ANNOUNCEMENT you don't want to miss at 30:30 time stamp!!!Email me at: [email protected]Follow me on Instagram at: @bestowingthebrushResources researched from and mentioned in this episode:Clara Lieu, visual artist and adjunct professor at RISD https://artprof.org/https://academyofrealistart.com/W.G. CollingwoodCharlotte Mason Volume 4, Ourselves: www.amblesideonline.org/CM/toc.html#4---Intro and outro music:Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/32 min
- Episode 10: Why We Draw, OneThis episode will draw you out of your hang-ups and inspire you to get out your brushes for some practice on the page! The 'why' behind what we do and how is so very important, and here I'm discussing some of the reasons we practice Drawing and Art Making! You may be surprised, and further motivated, and if not, you will at least come away with more respect for the process! I'd also like to hear from you- why do YOU draw?Contact me at [email protected] or on Instagram @bestowingthebrush if you have questions, comments or feedback. I'd love to answer some listener questions on the show. Let's connect!Mentioned in the show:Charlotte Mason Volume 2: https://www.amblesideonline.org/CM/toc.html#2I want you so very much to read this: https://www.amblesideonline.org/PR/PR02p413DrawingLessons.shtmlCollingwood on The Fesole Club Papers: https://www.amblesideonline.org/PR/PR04p045FesoleClub.shtmlJuliet Williams article: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B91zz54BaT2mb2NMX3ZxYlp4dThjUGFfZTNCQ3hYc2dZNFlJ/viewThe Laws of Fesole, John Ruskin: https://www.amazon.com/Laws-Fesole-Principles-Drawing-Painting/dp/0788167111CM Volume 4, Ourselves: https://www.amblesideonline.org/CM/toc.html#4---Intro and outro music:Loopster Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/30 min
- Episode 9: The Physicality Of DrawingIn this episode I give thoughts on and ideas for better drawing from a postural standpoint (ha, pun intended). Use your equipment, environment and body better while drawing and see if you yield better results and less pain in the neck, back, hand and wrist. Happy drawing!Contact me at [email protected] or on Instagram @bestowingthebrush if you have questions, comments or feedback. I'd love to answer some listener questions on the show. Let's connect!Intro and outro music:Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/30 min
- Episode 8: A Drawing In The Field (Part 2)This episode, I'm concluding talking about my experiences drawing "in the field" and what has helped my young children and I do this activity better and more consistently. I expound on what to focus on in your drawing session outside and things to bear in mind while executing.Here is the sketch journal I allude to: https://www.amazon.com/Hand-Book-Journal-Co-Travelogue/dp/B00DUIAID8Contact me at [email protected] or on Instagram @bestowingthebrush if you have questions, comments or feedback. I'd love to answer some listener questions on the show. Let's connect!Intro and outro music:Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensecreativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/27 min
About Bestowing The Brush
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A podcast about passing on drawing skills to the next generation. Principles and practices of Charlotte Mason. Always exploring The Art of Seeing.