Thursday, December 11, 2014
Art News Dec. 2014
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ART NEWS
DECEMBER 2014
DEAR PARENTS/GUARDIANS,
FAMILIES, STUDENTS:
All students created a 3D artifact with real clay. Students practice fine motor skill
development and learn about the clay and or ceramic process. We used red, terra cotta clay and/or white
earthenware clay. Our clay projects are
designed for decorative and interior use.
Our clay is not safe for food.
Kindergarten art students created pinch pots. First Graders created pattern pots. Second graders created Pueblo style pinch pots. Third graders created a clay nature imprint
inspired by fossils. Fourth graders
created clay pockets. Fifth graders
created clay relief sculptures. It is
hard work and students did a great job!
Here is a link to one of our
recent slideshow presentations.
Have a Happy Winter Break!
Creatively Yours, Ms. Jones,
Art Teacher
Twitter@ smartartclass
Friday, October 31, 2014
Spiders, A Differenciated Lesson in 2D and 3D
Pre-School & K created 2D Spiders.
1st Graders created 3D spiders.
Friday, October 17, 2014
Landscapes and Portraits
A 2nd Grade Family Portrait S.E.S.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Art News for Fall
ART NEWS
Welcome to Fall 2014
DEAR PARENTS/GUARDIANS,
FAMILIES, STUDENTS:
The "Cornerstone Project" at Broadus Wood was a fun activity for me and for all students. Students can take their rock art home when they move on to middle school.
Second
through 5th grade classes are completing family or self-portrait
projects and beginning line drawing and landscape projects. First graders are exploring symbolic and
patriotic art. Kindergarten students are
focusing on color, shape and line in art. Pre-School students at Scottsville are also exploring color and shape in art. I am very proud of how hard students are working. Their work is fantastic! Coming up soon we all will be working with clay.
The
art room could use donations of aprons, glue sticks, clear tape and clean yogurt or similar
plastic containers with lids for paint.
Please remember that it is a good idea for students to wear old clothes on art class day.
Hallway Art Display at S.E.S.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Take a look at art-in-progress.
Click on this link to see the slideshow.
What's Happening in Art?
What's Happening in Art?
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Friday, August 29, 2014
Monday, August 25, 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014
WELCOME BACK!
Welcome back to Art Class for the 2014-2015 school term! I can't wait to see everyone! I hope everyone enjoyed a safe and creative summer vacation. I would love to hear all about it!
In art class we will begin by exploring who we are, where we are, what's happening, what we hope and dream of and what we look and feel like. We will find out how famous artists show us their answers to these questions and more.
After the first week of school we will be using paint and other fun materials. Most of our projects include digital and traditional art tools and materials. We can get a little messy. I encourage students to wear clothes that they are not worried about on art class days. It is a good idea to bring an apron or a smock on art class day also.
Please continue to check my blog for updates and to see student artwork and achievements. Please also visit our student art shows at the County Office Building and in our school hallways and learning centers.
In art class we will begin by exploring who we are, where we are, what's happening, what we hope and dream of and what we look and feel like. We will find out how famous artists show us their answers to these questions and more.
After the first week of school we will be using paint and other fun materials. Most of our projects include digital and traditional art tools and materials. We can get a little messy. I encourage students to wear clothes that they are not worried about on art class days. It is a good idea to bring an apron or a smock on art class day also.
Please continue to check my blog for updates and to see student artwork and achievements. Please also visit our student art shows at the County Office Building and in our school hallways and learning centers.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Second Grade Sculpture Project - Canopic Style Jars
BW and SES 2nd Graders show their sculptures at the Learning Fair (SES) and the Hall Display Case (BW). |
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
First Graders at SES complete their Monet project! We started by using 3D materials to build a Monet style water garden with our visiting artist, Mrs. Root. THANK YOU Mrs. Root! We made a virtual visit to museums to study the masterpieces of Claude Monet. We read stories about Monet. We painted our water gardens in the style of Monet. What would you see if you were on the bridge in Giverny, looking down?
Monet Style Painting. Aerial View. Lily, 1st Grade SES
Monday, May 19, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2014
Third Grade Compass Rose Yarn Designs by Keelin and Kylie at S.E.S. 3rd, 4th and 5th graders are working on creations with yarn using various techniques, including wrapping, weaving and even digital textile design. These projects include lots of linear measurement practice.
Monday, May 5, 2014
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These K through 2nd grade constructions were inspired by the
museum masterpieces of Claude Monet.
Friday, April 25, 2014
DRAWING FROM CAREFUL OBSERVATION starts in first grade. We put the A into S.T.E.M. for S.T.E.A.M. We know that artists, along with scientists, engineers, inventors and others, use many of the same thinking skills. In art class we practice learning to look, to wonder, to find details, analyze, and figure things out. We use drawing tools, technology and other tools. Sometimes we invent tools!
DRAWING AND PAINTING FROM IMAGINATION is also important for all grades in art class. Kindergarten students created paintings with invented tools and their imaginations.
DRAWING AND PAINTING FROM IMAGINATION is also important for all grades in art class. Kindergarten students created paintings with invented tools and their imaginations.
Friday, March 14, 2014
NEW CLOSING DATE FOR THE VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL AT FASHION SQUARE MALL!
THE SHOW IS EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2014.
5th Grade Tessellations
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
SHARING AND TALKING ABOUT OUR WORK AT SCHOOL
We have been exploring ways to reflect, share and think about our work. Here is a link showing one way that we can use technology to do this.
https://www.smore.com/app/pages/preview/7eef
We also use artist statements, slideshows and collaborations with other classes and other teachers. Stay tuned for more about how we share our thoughts and develop the Lifelong Learner skill of evaluating our own work.
We have been exploring ways to reflect, share and think about our work. Here is a link showing one way that we can use technology to do this.
https://www.smore.com/app/pages/preview/7eef
We also use artist statements, slideshows and collaborations with other classes and other teachers. Stay tuned for more about how we share our thoughts and develop the Lifelong Learner skill of evaluating our own work.
Don't forget to visit the Visual Arts Festival and see our impressive student work at Fashion Square Mall (before the 17th) and at CitySpace on the downtown Charlottesville mall before March 25th! (If you scroll down you will see my post of student participants). Here is a link with more information.
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