| 7th Foundations We started the project by learning all about negative and positive space, even making a small "notan" project to demonstrate understanding. A notan is a simple black and white cut out project that involves symmetry and negative/positive space. We then read "The Giving Tree" and talked about memories we have that involve trees. The next day we read tree legends from around the world and talked about symbolism. The class was split up into 4 groups and chose a word to base their design around. We had wisdom, transformation, growth and power as our chosen themes. They then collaboratively designed the tree and drew it on a huge piece of butcher paper. After the drawing was done, they had to carefully cut out the design, they turned out beautifully! |  |
The students are now working on their most challenging project yet......self portraits. I had fun doing a quick demonstration on how to sketch in heads and use a monochromatic color scheme to add value. One of my brave students even let me use his face as a reference! He got a kick out of his little portrait ;). It is going to be fun to watch the students complete this project. They are already off to a great start!
These students also got their clay projects back this week! They turned out great and the students are very excited to finally be able to take them home.
Ceramics
The ceramics class is continuing work on their final project. We did get their triptych tiles fired finally! There were some beautiful tiles that came out of the project, all themed around past-present-future. There were also two whistles that finally got turned in. These ones were definitely worth the wait!
The ceramics class is continuing work on their final project. We did get their triptych tiles fired finally! There were some beautiful tiles that came out of the project, all themed around past-present-future. There were also two whistles that finally got turned in. These ones were definitely worth the wait!
6th Foundations
This class finished up a funky tessellation project. We looked at the work of M.C. Escher and learned how to make our very own tessellations. My favorite part of this project was seeing what the kids turned those crazy shapes into!
The 6th graders are now working on Amphora vases made from paper mache. They are currently studying Greek culture in their history classes so I thought it would tie in nicely.
This class finished up a funky tessellation project. We looked at the work of M.C. Escher and learned how to make our very own tessellations. My favorite part of this project was seeing what the kids turned those crazy shapes into!
The 6th graders are now working on Amphora vases made from paper mache. They are currently studying Greek culture in their history classes so I thought it would tie in nicely.
3rd Art
The third grade art classes had fun making their own tin foil reliefs this week. They carefully used cardboard and string to make a fun design, covered it in foil and added color!!
4/5 Art
The 4th grade classes finished up their Mona Lisa parodies this week while the 5th graders got their own tessellation adventure rolling.
The third grade art classes had fun making their own tin foil reliefs this week. They carefully used cardboard and string to make a fun design, covered it in foil and added color!!
4/5 Art
The 4th grade classes finished up their Mona Lisa parodies this week while the 5th graders got their own tessellation adventure rolling.
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