4th/5th Split Self Portrait Negatives

Stoneburner and Smith's groups learned about facial proportion.  We practiced our fractions on the face.  Students were given a mirror to look at the details of their face and create a self portrait.  The twist that they had was drawing white pencil negatives on black paper.  This is unusual and a bit more tricky because it does not leave as much room for error.  They took on the challenge and created beautiful pieces!

2nd/3rd Split Learn Monoprints

St. Monica 2nd/3rd grade split learned about monoprints.  It is a kind of print that will only create one print.  Students studied printmaking terms such as print, plate (not the kind you eat off of!), brayer and ink.  Students had such a great time getting messy and creating masterpieces.   

4th/5th Radial Symmetry Printmaking

Smith and Stoneburner's groups combined art and math.  We learned about radial symmetry and how shapes, colors and lines revolve in a circular motion.  They started by measuring out their four boxes and creating a radial symmetry design in marker.  The next class period, we learned about he printmaking process and reviewed symmetry.  The final pieces are absolutely wonderful!  I want to hang them in my house!  Excellent work artists!

2nd Graders Glaze Their Coil Pots

2nd graders have been so excited to finish these coil pots and take them home.  Here is the glaze process and the finished products.

Middle School One Point Perspectives

St. Monica middle school students artists study one point perspective landscapes.  Students had to take on quite a challenge with this project because this is a hard concept to understand.  After trial and error, they all did great and succeeded.  They turned out wonderful artists!

WWA 2nd Grade Germs

WWA 2nd grade students learned about germs and how to prevent them from spreading.  We looked at real germs and then created our own version.  Here are some great in process photos.