Art Smart

Third grade students created coil pots, using traditional slip and score techniques. They then carved and added designs to the outside of the pots. After they finished, they painted the pots using bright colors and interesting patterns.

Students of all ages have been working on earth friendly art for the past month. First and second grader have been using recycled paper for their collages, and Middle school students used recycled paper for their quilled letters. Second and fourth graders used stones and stick in creating collaborative earth friendly art. Middle school students are now creating found art sculptures using materials destined for the garbage heap. Packing peanuts, plastic bottles, cardboard boxes and other assorted items are all finding a second life as art pieces. Keep posted for pictures of their final projects!

Second graders created collages inspired by math vocabulary. They created several layers, using a variety of materials, included many earth friendly choices. They used recycled paper to create shapes or designs, they used tissue paper to create a transparent layer, and added glitter, feathers and other embellishments to add visual interest. Can you find plane figures (circles, triangles, hexagons, squares, rectangles), edges, corners, angles and other math vocabulary in the collages?

Middle School students tackled reliefs, Eco-conscious art and typography during their Quilled Initial project. Students researched typography, the art and technique of arranging and creating type faces. They learned how to tell the deference between serif and sans serif, script and the different parts of each letter. Each student then either chose a font, or created their own. They used recycled paper to create quilled or curled paper. They used the quilled paper to create movement and visual interest within their initials. 

Pre-kinder students are continuing to play with shapes. They have moved on from their collage work and are playing with using basic shapes to create complex images. 

The Music mural continues to take shape in the band room. Take a minute to stop by, or keep checking in here. Students added the "leading" to the faux stained glass, and have started on the music staff curtains. The mural is beginning to come to life!