The staff colored lovely designs on 200 plates donated to us by the Chinet company. Then they were melted in a toaster oven. They're fixed on to a hanging planter with paperclips!
Residency 2011: “Chihuly” Chandelier
Abstract Art Effect Created by Pipettes
Here is a fantastic color mixing lesson. This could be a great thing to fill up free time after lessons. Thank you http://casamarias.blogspot.com/ for the fun post. The children created abstract designs by squirting liquid watercolors all over paper towels. We prefer to use glass containers, because one gets to experience the true colors of paint this … Continue reading Abstract Art Effect Created by Pipettes
Art Festival Poster 2012
Thank heaven for vector images!
Residency 2012: 6th Grade Middle Eastern Tiles
We used bisque tiles. The kids learned about symmetry in relation to Middle Eastern Architectural Decor. Here's the powerpoint - Islamic art, religion & culture:
Residency 2015: Staff Photograph Compilation – Food Art
Residency 2012: 6th Grade Gift to Horace Mann Installation. They left their “footprint” on the school!
Our principal had the nicest thing to say about this artwork. I was so proud of the work. The kids had patience with the process and that meant a lot! I was lucky enough to do a project with my daughters 6th grade class this year. Planning for the project started in September of 2011. … Continue reading Residency 2012: 6th Grade Gift to Horace Mann Installation. They left their “footprint” on the school!
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Get a new roll please?!
This post is a borderline craft - but what art isn't? Reusing and repurposing items is a wonderful way to teach students how to re-use materials while teaching art. You may look at this picture and see a possible lesson incorporating Monet, Van Gogh or O'Keeffe. Why not discover a modern way to interpret this floral lesson by … Continue reading Get a new roll please?!
Let us attempt to see… what Delaunay saw!
Sonia and Robert Delaunay A lesson to use Watercolor Crayons (yay!) Grade: 3-5 Orphism or Orphic Cubism Art Deco Era Sonia Delaunay was a ground-breaking female artist who made some wonderful abstract paintings known for their rhythm and color. Orphism was an art movement started by artists Robert and Sonia Delanuay in the early 1900's as a … Continue reading Let us attempt to see… what Delaunay saw!
Pop Art Food – Clay Cupcakes
Clay Cupcake Lesson Claes Oldenburg, Pop Art, Sculpture Artist Bio and Installations Pop Art is big and colorful. First, students make the bottom of the cupcake. It may be useful to use silicone cupcake liners that are re-usable. They make a pinch pot and then press it into the mold. Turn it upside down to peel the … Continue reading Pop Art Food – Clay Cupcakes
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