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Jane McKenzie

Sep 241 min

Clay Summer Class 2024

Summer ceramics class with kids creating sculptures and flat relief projects. Projects feature coil, slab, sculpture, glazing, texture.

Jane McKenzie

Mar 31, 20233 min

The Scents that Shape Our Lives

In the summer of 1999, I walked into a clog store and factory in Holland, Michigan with my family. We took a road trip with our longtime...

Jane McKenzie

Mar 31, 20232 min

Brilliant Desert Art, Phoenix, Arizona

In October 2022, I took a trip with my loving partner to the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. The weather was a scrumptious...

Jane McKenzie

May 12, 20228 min

My Art Teaching Career Thus Far...

I have been an artist since as far back as I can remember. When I make Art, the world gets easier and it also disappears. My worries go...

Jane McKenzie

Feb 18, 20221 min

Art Teacher Facebook Groups

Art Teacher Facebook groups are a great way to connect with fellow art educators about lessons plans, art materials and experiences!

Jane McKenzie

Jan 10, 20222 min

Music Transforms. Walk Off The Earth

I was standing in my bathroom, finishing brushing my teeth and all of a sudden I was gone. Pressed play on my phone, listened and then...

Jane McKenzie

Aug 26, 20212 min

Clay Summer Class

This summer, Jane, the founder of Your Threads taught a summer class to kids aged 6-12. Learn about the projects she taught.