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Friday, December 16, 2016

Art: 3rd grade printmaking

The artists are using the wax transfer printmaking method to create bandanas that are printed with traditional Adinkra symbols.

Monday, November 28, 2016

Art: Kindergarten Shape Collage!

We are continuing our Shape Study by using paper shapes to create a new image. Gluing papers together is called "collage."

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Art: 1st grade clay practice

Today the first graders are practicing rolling, pinching, and squishing clay. We will start a clay project next week! (Eduardo has a very good imagination.)

Monday, November 14, 2016

Art: 1st grade 2D-3D-2D

First we transformed 2D paper into 3D sculpture... And now we are transforming it back to 2D, using observational drawing!

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Art: Kindergarten Robots

We are starting a Shape Study unit with a robot printing project, using recycled materials to help us print!

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Art: 5th grade Sketch Books

The artists are using their Donors Choose provided personal sketch books to complete writing/drawing warmups.

Art: 1st grade paper sculptures

It's looking like a roller coaster party in here!

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Art: 3rd grade still life

The artists are drawing contour (outlines) of fruit from observation, and using oil pastels to blend with shading and tinting. They are working to create forms (3D-looking shapes).

Friday, October 21, 2016

Art: PreK Clay

We are practicing pinching, rolling, and squishing clay!