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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Sun and Sea Drawings by Gr. 1


First graders used contour lines as well as warm and cool colors to create these sun and sea drawings.






Saturday, November 28, 2015

Idiom Drawings by Grade 4

See if you can guess the idioms depicted in these drawings.  Answers below!





1.  Put on your thinking cap
2. Two peas in a pod
3. Top banana
4.  Let's talk turkey
5.  In a pickle

Laurel Burch Cats by Grade 3

These fabulous cat drawings were inspired by the colors and patterns found in the cats painted by artist Laurel Burch.


Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Turkey Puppets Grades 1 - 5

Many classes in grades 1 - 5 made these cute and colorful little paper turkey puppets the days leading up to Thanksgiving.  Each one is totally unique!

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Fauvist Cities by Grade 2

Inspired by the artwork of Henri Matisse and the group of artist called the Fauves (Wild Beasts), second graders used wild, unusual and and creative colors for these city streets.




Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Warm and Cool Owls by Grade 1

First graders sculpted textured owls out of clay.  Then they created a cool color sky background and painted their owls using the warm colors.  Aren't they adorable!?

Friday, November 6, 2015

PEACEBUILDERS Peace Flags by Grades 3 and 4 !!


Third and fourth graders created these peace flags after brainstorming about what peace feels like, looks like and sounds like.  Look for the banners on display in the front of the school, they look fabulous!!!
















Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Justin Roberts Banner

Fifth graders decorating our banner which will decorate the gym for our upcoming visit by the musician and author, Justin Roberts.  www.justinroberts.org

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Go Away Big Green Monster! Collages by Grades K and 1

We read Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberly, and kindergartners and first graders made these magnificent collages inspired by the book..



Friday, October 16, 2015

Clay Picture Frames by Grade 2

Second graders used a variety of materials to stamp textures into their clay to create these frames.  They then painted the dried clay with watercolor, and finished by adding a tiny little original drawing inside the frame.





Thursday, October 15, 2015

Fancy Coil Pots by Grade 5

Fifth graders took coil pots to the next level with these intricate and completely unique creations...





Ceramic Leaf Bowls by Grade 4

Fourth graders pressed real leaves into clay to create these fabulous leaf bowls.  Glazing with beautiful fall colors adding a unique final touch.