Fantastic Fish Paper Sculptures by Gr. 1

Here is one display of our fantastic fish sculptures.  First graders used primary colors on one side and secondary on the other.  

Getting Started with Weaving... Grades 4 and 5

Fourth and fifth graders are getting their looms set up to embark on our weaving unit....

Color-Wheel Snowflakes by Grade 3

Third graders explored complementary colors (or opposite colors): red/green, blue/orange and yellow/purple.  They utilized complementary colors to create these fantastic snowflakes color-wheels.

Birch Tree Winter Landscapes by Gr. 5

This is one of my favorite lessons that fifth graders do because of the impressive results we always get.  Fifth graders learn about watercolor techniques like a watercolor wash, and using table salt to add texture.  Scroll down to see students at work, and then the amazing final products..

Van Gogh Sunflowers by Grade 4

Fourth graders watched an informational video about the life and artwork of Van Gogh before embarking on these paintings.
They sketched a vase of sun flowers, and painted using watercolors.  The finishing touch was adding lines using crayon, similar to the textured brushstrokes of Van Gogh.

Square 1 Art Fundraiser

We've successfully completed all of our artwork to use for the Square 1 Fundraiser this year.  This year students have created: Painted hearts using lines by Grades K, 1 and 2.  Blue Dog drawings using warm and cool colors by Grade 3, and Laurel Burch inspired cats by Grades 4 and 5.