This year, we added a fun twist to our project and worked with clay to create amazing cat sculptures inspired by Laurel. In one lesson, we got hands-on with clay, experimenting with various tools and learning how to make slabs using a rolling pin. This practice helped us create our final pieces. Next, we'll fire them in the kiln. But this time, we've decided to use acrylic paints instead of glaze for a brighter look and more color options.
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Here you can see some of the projects we have done during this past wild times! We were working online for at least 6 months! Today was set up day in the school, first day (without students) first week of 2020-2021. I am really looking forward to see the students! In the meantime you can enjoy some of the work from last academic year.
Collaborative art project between students, teachers and admin for the 三十 anniversary of the school!. Theme: draw something that you love in our school!
Some magazines came into school and wanted to get a some pics of wonder Stella with full hands on! We came up with this super cool project, the rest is history!
Talking about patterns with out Grades 3. We also learned about the art of Zentangle. After discussing about patterns and Zentangles we came up with this idea of drawing zentangles animals. Here you can see just few examples but we had almost any animal you can imagine!
Organizing visits to art museums and galleries introduces students to diverse artworks, encouraging students to ask questions and explore different artistic movements.
One of the most impactful ways to foster a love of learning and intellectual curiosity in my secondary Visual Arts classroom is by organizing art-related field trips to museums and galleries. These excursions provide students with the opportunity to engage with art in a real-world context, which goes beyond the confines of the classroom and textbooks. Here's how this practice aligns with the Teachers' Standards: Exposing Students to Diverse Artworks: These field trips expose my students to a wide range of artistic styles, periods, and mediums. Whether we visit a contemporary art gallery or a historical museum, students encounter artworks that challenge their preconceptions, inspire questions, and ignite their imaginations. Encouraging Questioning and Exploration: During these visits, I encourage students to observe, analyze, and discuss the artworks they encounter. I often provide them with guiding questions to provoke critical thinking and stimulate their intellectual curiosity. For instance, I might ask, "What emotions does this painting evoke?" or "How does the artist use color to convey meaning?" Exploring Different Artistic Movements: Art museums and galleries typically feature a variety of artworks from different artistic movements and periods. As we move through the exhibits, students learn about the evolution of art history, from Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary installations. They become curious about the context and motivations behind each movement, leading to meaningful discussions. Cultivating Art Appreciation: By immersing themselves in the art world through these field trips, students begin to develop a genuine appreciation for art. They see the value of art as a form of expression, communication, and cultural reflection. This newfound appreciation extends beyond the classroom and contributes to a lifelong love of the arts. Encouraging Independent Research: Following these field trips, I often assign students to research and present on a specific artwork or artist they found particularly intriguing during the visit. This task encourages independent research skills and allows students to delve deeper into their areas of interest, promoting their intellectual growth. Fostering a Deeper Connection: These field trips create a deeper emotional and intellectual connection to the subject matter. Students often return to the classroom with a renewed enthusiasm for their own art projects, drawing inspiration from the works they've seen. Organizing art-related field trips is an effective strategy for promoting a love of learning and nurturing intellectual curiosity among my students. It provides them with real-world experiences that enrich their understanding of art, encourage questioning, and ultimately contribute to their overall academic and personal growth. These experiences not only align with the Teachers' Standards but also instill in students a lifelong appreciation for the visual arts. I remember when I was in College and we learned about *Stendhal's Syndrom. I don't think either Erik or myself suffered it but I am pretty sure that we got a bite of that. *Stendhal Syndrom is a psychosomatic condition involving rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, confusion and even hallucinations, allegedly occurring when individuals become exposed to objects or phenomena of great beauty Interest fair week is coming up and Jack came up with a Lego project. He turned into a real legoman as a part of his project. We just used few cardboard boxes and few lids recycled and voilà!
Our Grades 3 got to know a bit closer the great Van Gogh. After discussion about his life and work they ended up painting these wonderful chairs. For some reason "Bedroom in Arles" was the favourite work from the genius.
Grade 3 studied the artwork and technique of the Leroy Niman. We decided to use acrylic paint. Leroy is well known for the use of amazing colours on his paintings. Each grade 3 came up with one wild animal to make on Leroy's style.
We have Zhong Guo Xin Nian around the corner and this coming new year will be the year of PIG. So we got many different projects going on related to pigs. This is one of them. We made a paper mache flying pig. The main materials used to make the body are used newspaper, plastic bags, toilet paper rolls and masking tape. Once the whole body is built, students cover it with more newspaper stripes impregnated with the paper mache paste.
There was one student that really wanted to make it in a different way, not using paper mache but cardboard boxes. He used many different types of boxes and manipulated them to make this amazing pig, his tail can even move! and it's not even half finish. The following lesson teachers painted all in white just to use the time wisely and don't waste a lesson by tghe students. After pigs are painted in white they will design and paint their very own one. Paper mache, one of our favorite techniques! You basically can make anything happen! This time we made a hot air balloon. Unfortunately, I couldn't take any picture of the process because it got quite messy. Basically, we had ready beforehand the paper mache paste and enough newspaper stripes. 2 or 3 layers of wet newspaper stripes on the balloon and few days to let it dry. The coolest part to pop the balloon once the newspaper was dry... Once the balloon is dry and popped we paint it white, so on the second lesson students will have the balloon white, dry and ready to paint their very own design.
Grade 3s were exploring about new drawing techniques. This time they used white glue for outlining their drawing. Once the glue gets dry the line stays just perfect for the watercolour action.
Grade 3 are studying Early Humans in their home classroom so we got into their lesson and we tried to recreate how Early Humans made their artwork. We used soft pastel on a brown paper that we scrunched it up beforehand so it got a very interesting texture. After the scrunching they gave it a very light layer of soft pastel so it looked and felt like a cave wall.
Our third graders have been studying about early humans in their classroom, so we came up with some cave art! Some of the students made their artwork under their tables with the paper sticked to the table, so they have a feeling of what is to paint in a cave or not in the best position as the early humans did. Enjoy the artwork!
We always try different ways to make art in the art room. We recently started to use iPads and we ended up creating these wonders.
Grades 3 did some beautiful paper folding work. We talked about the art of origami as an introduction. We recycled all the paper we found around school, whole project is 100% recycled. After 2 lessons they came up with this is the wonderful result.
Vincent Vang Gogh one of the biggest artists of all time. There are many art lessons about him. Sunflowers, Starry Night, Selfportrait, etc... We made the Sunflowers with the Grades 3 but with a little twist, guess which one?
We used soft pastel and oil pastel for outlines. Soft pastel is one of my personal favourite techniques. Paper weaving is a simple technique that can create a magnificent result, also it is great for fine motor skills. On this project Marcus weaved the paper and turned into this beautiful house (yes, those are cementery stones and a bat flying around)
Once a year, our art classroom transforms into a pottery studio, complete with beautiful pottery wheels. For one exciting week, students from all grades get the chance to sit at these wheels and create their own pots. It's a time for them to explore the tactile pleasure of shaping clay, to learn the delicate balance of pressure and movement.
This pottery week is definitely one of the highlights of the year. The students eagerly anticipate it, buzzing with ideas about what they want to create. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to not only learn a new skill but also to express their creativity in a different medium. The pottery wheels bring a unique energy to the classroom, encouraging students to experiment, to play, and to learn from the inevitable mishaps that come with the art of pottery. As they work on their pots, students discover the patience and persistence required to create something beautiful from scratch. They learn the importance of attention to detail and the value of seeing a project through from start to finish. And at the end of the week, they have their own handcrafted pot to keep—a tangible reminder of their creativity and hard work. We also learn something very important, to dont get too attached to something, just because chances that some pots break during the drying or the firing process are very real. It's truly amazing to witness the students' growth and to see the pride in their eyes as they hold their finished pots. The pottery week is much more than just a break from the regular curriculum—it's a cherished tradition that nurtures the artistic spirit of our students. We were talking with our grades 3 about Op Art and how we can trick our eye. There are many different types of Op Art and Laura came up with this ingenious way
Grades 3 recently used watercolour pencils for the very first time. I personally love watercolour pencils you can create great things that if you try with paint might be a bit more difficult / messy. Space rockets never fail it's a subject that everyone loves, do you?
Interest fair week! Henry is sooo into volcanos so we (he) made it happen.
Paper mache and acrylic. Our fantastic 3rd graders drew and designed these amazing pets. We learned about patterns, new vocabulary and also about composition. It is done basically with a double tip sharpie. It is a very addictive project, I had to literally pulled the paper away from them when time was over, they didn't want to stop!
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