Grade 3 Paper Weaving

Third graders used two new watercolor techniques to paint two papers: a crayon resist and a wash.  Warm colors were used for one, and cool colors for the other.  Then they created their weaving out of the two.  We had an extra class before vacation and tried out our paper weaving skills on some cut out penguins as well.

Grade 1 Fall Leaves

These were made my rolling out clay dough and cutting out leaf shapes.  Students then drew the veins onto the leaves.  When they were dry, they were painted with fall colors.  We had them hanging in a beautiful display, and just took them down.

Recycled Magazine Bowls by Grade 4

I got the idea for these from another art teacher's blog: thomaselementaryart.blogspot.com, and thought it was the most amazing idea.  We talked all about ways we can re-use different types of "trash".
Fourth graders worked by rolling up magazine pages, and then rolled those into a large coil which they finally shaped into a bowl, which was painted with acrylic gloss medium to make it more sturdy.

Recycled Magazine Bowls by Grade 4

I got the idea for these from another art teacher's blog

Ceramic Name Towers by Grade 5

Paper Flower Sculptures by Grade K

Students learned tracing, cutting, and paper folding techniques while making these 3D paper flowers.  I found the idea at one of my favorite craft website: www.madebyjoel.com

Greeting Cards for the Troops

Mrs. Quinn's 5th grade class is collecting letters and other donations to send to troops serving overseas.  We decided to make illustrated cards to send along, these are pop-up cards by 4th graders.

Grade 1 Calder Stabile Sculptures

We were inspired by the mobiles and stabiles of American artist, Alexander Calder.  A stabile is like a mobile but it stands instead of hangs.

Grade 3 Imaginary Creature Magnets

These were made by gluing wood shapes together into all types of imaginary animals.  We added details with Sharpie, and painted with watercolors.  Lastly we added google eyes and magnets on the back.

New Grade 3 Coil Pots

Third graders learned about the "scratch and slip" attachment method, as well as coil rolling, and glazing while crafting these ceramic coil pots.

Collecting Egg Cartons!!

We are collecting Egg Cartons in the art room, so if you have one around, please send it in with your child.   Any size or style is welcome.  Collection boxes are located in the office, and outside the art room.


Thank you!!!!!!!!

It's All About Dogs

The entire school community read the book Hotel for Dogs over the summer.  In art, we began the year with all sorts of art based on the book, and based on dogs.  4th and 5th graders learned about Cajun artist, George Rodrigue, and his Blue Dog paintings.  They created their own monochromatic dog drawings with backgrounds of contour lines.

1st and 2nd graders used their imaginations to create a unique hotel for dogs, with things like swimming pools, trampolines, and dog art studios!

Kindergartners started with crayon rubbings using texture screens.  They used these textured papers to create dog collages based on the artwork of artist, Keith Haring.

Third graders also studied the Blue Dog paintings of George Rodrigue.  They drew their own version of Blue Dog, using all the shades of blue they could find.  The filled their backgrounds with warm colors and designs.

Summer Enrichment Classes!!

Ms. Goldman will be teaching two art courses this summer for elementary age children.  Go to the website http://www.lprd.net/ to find out more about Creative Collages, and Toys and Games.  Hope to see you this summer!

4th Grade Play Backdrop

Fourth graders worked so hard creating sets for their big production.  Here is the backdrop before being set up on the stage.

Children's Book Week Bookmarks

Each student at the school created a bookmark showing a character from their favorite book.

Golf Ball Art Show

A couple images from the big art show  - featuring "golf ball artwork" by each student at the school.

Golf Ball Art!

We are preparing for the big golf ball art show, which is going to be put on in connection with the annual Center School golf tournament fundraiser.  Each student at Center has created a unique piece of 2D or 3D golf ball art.

Mondrian Paintings by Kindergarten

These were inspired by the shapes and colors found in many of Piet Mondrian's paintings.

Fish Prints by Grade 3

Third graders learned all about fish prints made in Japan using real fish.  For our prints, we used foam instead.  Each student created two prints, one with black ink on white paper, and the other with white ink on black paper.

Imaginary Creature Collages by Gr. 3

These collages are inspired by the book Creatures Creatures by Eric Carle.  Each student invented an imaginary creature that incorporates two or more existing animals.  We used Carle's method of painting our own tissue paper, and then using it for our collages.