Glass: Thomas Spake, Opaque Glass
2:46
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Thomas Spake strives to create hand blown glass that is unique and contemporary. Texture, color, pattern, light, and motion are all key design elements that run freely through all of the work produced, these ideas are at the core of creative process. Go to www.thomasspakestudios.com for more information.
Type of Video: Profile*
Unique Video ID: AandA-Spake**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- For Discussion: Have students respond to the artwork. What do they think of the subject matter? What do they like about the colors, style, etc.? Would they be interested in creating artwork like this? Why or why not?
- Activity Idea: Use the video in conjunction with an activity focused on form, color, and texture to see examples of its use in this artist’s work.
*Profile videos use a first-person/first-hand approach to highlight interesting people doing interesting things in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
