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In a 6 inch square arrange an all over pattern, using a part 
of a unit or combining several, taking some motive of your 
own from Prob. I. However, the simpler the theme the easier 
will be the solution. The separation of a unit into parts like 
the one marked X in the wild rose motive, is an excellent 
treatment, and one used extensively by the textile designers 
of the middle ages. This method forms the basis of stencil 
work. It consists of carrying as it were, narrow pathways of 
background between the parts of a flower, thereby relieving 
tightness without destroying mass. Especially useful is this 
in color, as it carries threads of background color through that 
of the design, thereby softening and harmonizing results. 
By the eye, space these units at regular intervals, not too 
far apart, and on the other hand do not crowd them. The 
effect must be simple and one to be taken in at a glance. The 
object of the lesson is to develop the judgment. So much 
depends on this ability to determine at once just where a line 
or form must be placed to make a fine arrangement. In the 
pattern, the background shapes must be studied as in previous 
exercise, because on their excellence depends largely the 
unity of the whole. Utility in this design need not be a fea- 
ture of the lesson, as the object is an exercise of the mind to 
develop judgment. 
Fig. XL is faulty as the movement of the leaf shapes is 
not in harmony with the flowers. The units consist of too 
many small areas and the contour of one is not in harmony 
with the other. 
Fig. XII. is faulty. There is no invention and the hand- 
ling is commonplace. The design and background are sepa- 
rate elements. 
Note. The course followed in these articles, is partly 
based on a method planned by Prof. Ernest Fennellosa and 
perfected by Mr. Arthur W. Dow. 
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THE CLASS ROOM 
All subscribers wishing to follow the course of lessons on designs by Mr. 
Froeliliehjinay submit their best three solutions of each problem to this depart- 
ment. They will be criticised in the magazine so as to afTord the mutual help 
or class room criticism. The work of one lesson will be criticised in the fol- 
lowing number of Keramic Studio. We can not return work sent for 
criticism. 
Rules for all Students following the Course in design 
After working out solutions and marking them from 1 to 6 in order of 
merit not of making, select the best three of each problem and make copies, 
using brush and India ink, studying to make a good firm line — also draw in 
India ink all other parts of the lesson to be submitted to Keramic Studio for 
criticism. Sign everything with initials but slip must be enclosed with 
name and address in envelope. Work must reach Keramic Studio before 
8th of month or no criticism will be given. Keep originals of work sent, to 
refer to in case it is not put up on the ' 'black-board" of the Class Room. 
The Class Room criticisms will be made by the Editor on lines laid down 
by Mr. Froelilich. 
M. E. Z.— Problem I. Solutions 1, 2, 3— Are all composed in rectangles 
too long for their height which makes a pleasing division difficult. No. 1— 
The last space is too large in its relation to the space preceding, if the group of 
two and three and the single line were each moved a little to the right the 
whole effect would be better, or if the rectangles were cut off closely after the 
single line it would be improved. No. 2 — Is not pleasing as it suggests an 
artificial arrangement of objects such as trees set at regular intervals, and even 
in this case the last space would be too large. No. 3 — The relation of the first 
four lines and spaces are good but the remaining divisions are monotonous. 
Problem II. Solution 4 — The area at right is too large and not well con- 
sidered, there are too many confused lines in the lower left corner, tlie line 
movement is uncertain. The three leaves all seem to touch a vertical line, 
making the composition tight at that point, as many lines converging to one 
point attract the eye and produce tightness. 
Problem III. Solution 5 — Lines in water should be omitted. Space 
division not bad. Sol. 6 — Width of trees and spaces between trees too nearh' 
alike. Sky line not simple enough and too regular; road has not sufficient 
perspective, line of road not good, edge of road seems to be cut down vertically, 
must be dangerous traveling; road too prominent — trees ought to be wider at 
base than at top. Lines lia^'e ^'igor, ought however to be of more uniform 
thickness. 
C. W. — Problem I. Solution 1 — Too regularly spaced, the principle of 
repetition was not under consideration. Sol. 3 is the best— in the other two 
