Fourth Grade Leaf Collage

To create this project, our fourth grade artists studied the differences between "positive space" and "negative space" in art. Using watercolors sprinkled with salt the students were able to make some very interesting patterns on plain paper. This was a brand new technique for most of the students and the results were surprising and pleasing. Then we used real leaves to trace and cut out our shape elements. These are simple but elegant works of art.

Finished First Grade Self-Portraits

Our self-portraits are finished! We've painted a watercolor background for them and "framed" our faces inside a colored matte. We spent a lot of time emphasizing the proper proportions of the face and correct placement of the eyes, nose, mouth, etc... We think they turned out wonderfully!

City Collages

These charming cityscape collages were made by the children in Mrs. Withers's and Mrs. Allen's classes. We are working on developing hand/eye coordination and motor skills along with the proper use of tools and materials.

Taco Fish???

You've never heard of a taco fish? Our second grade artists will be starting their clay projects in the next couple of weeks and they will be making these cute little sea creatures. We start with a flat, round, slab of clay and fold it like a taco. Sealing the top edges closed, we leave a big hole for the mouth at the front. We add eyes, fins, and some texture patterns to finish them off and then into the kiln they go. Finished fish will be painted with bright colors to "bring them to life." Student examples to follow...

Finished 3rd Grade Mosaics

The finished product!

First Grade Self Portraits

After spending some time learning about the human face and it's proportions, our first grade artists have started working on these self-portraits. These "heads" will be part of a larger final collage piece that will be finished up during our coming art classes.

5th Grade Weavings in Progress

Our fifth grade artists began their Fiber Arts Unit before the holiday break, but picked right back up where they left off. Using cardboard looms and a variety of yarn, grass, and scrap fabrics, they will create a hanging work of art that would make any wall proud!