1st grade collage

The 1st graders learned about free form or "made up" shapes. We looked at collages by French artist Henri Matisse. He cut out free form shapes that often resembled sea weed or plants. We talked about proper cutting and glueing technique as well. 

4th grade value study

The 4th graders drew 3 hearts that overlapped slightly. In each "section" students painted different values of the same color. They picked one color then added white to create various tints and black to that color to create various shades. Each section had to be different and they had to use proper brush techniques to create clean lines and even mixing. 

We talked about color in nature and color around us everyday. Value is a part of how we perceive color. 

5th grade ceramic bowls

This project has taken longer than expected. A week and a half before winter break I dropped a blender on my toe, broke it AND got 6 stitches. I know.. Who does that?! Anyways... I missed 3 days of school and so we got a bit behind on this project:(. I am really loving them, however.  Most have been fired and ready to glaze. We will finish them after winter break.  

3rd grade ceramic leaves

These turned out amazing! Third graders learned how to use a rolling pin to roll out the clay. They used a leaf template to cut around to make their leaf. The leaf was put into a bowl to dry, taken out and then fired in the kiln. We used glaze to paint them then they were fired again. 

5th grade Pop Art

1st grade Picasso

4th grade Picasso faces