Clay Necklaces by Grade 1

First graders learned many clay techniques during this lessons.  They molded clay beads, and pressed texture from the soles of their shoes to create the designs on the pendant.  Once dried and painted, they used symmetry and pattern to string the beads onto wire.

Clay Suns, Moons and Fish by Grade K

We read an African myth about why the sun and the moon live in the sky and also why the water remained on the earth, before embarking on these sculptures.  Kindergartners then turned their sculptures into nifty hanging decorations.

Leaf Bowls in Progress

Fourth graders have created beautiful ceramic leaf bowls and now it's time to glaze.  Here are some photos of the glazing process.  Next we fire them in the kiln one last time, we can't wait to see how the finished products come out!

It's All About Habitat

Classes are finishing up their first project - elephants and gorillas depicting natural habitats, based on our summer reading book, The One and Only Ivan.  

The One and Only Ivan Artwork

All classes are starting off the year with artwork based on our summer reading book, The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.  The animal drawings (elephants for K -2, and gorillas for 3 - 5) depict the students' ideas and visions about the natural habitat of these endangered species.  Here are some images of students just getting started on their work...more pictures to come!

Plum Blossoms by Grade 2

Second graders viewed plum blossom paintings from China.  Next they created their own compositions, and used recycled water bottles to stamp their blossoms.  

Weavings by Grade 4

Fourth graders went about and beyond on their weavings this year.  They went beyond the basics, and learned to weave blocks of color, while some students even wove in pictures and letters....