Friday, October 3, 2008

Monday Oct. 6-Oct.10, 2008

1st Grade Nez Perce Woven Bags- Students are learning about the Native American Tribe, Nez Perce. We are focusing on Cornhusk Woven Bags, how they were used, why the were used, and what they were made with. Students will make their own paper woven bags.

2nd Grade "George Seurat Paints with dot, dot, dots!" We are learning about pointillism and creating dot landscapes.

3rd Grade We are finishing up our Kaleidoscope designs and are starting to study Japan. *Bring in information about Japan and get extra credit!*

4th Grade We are busy finishing up our Picasso Portraits.

5th Grade
Art Folder #3
Faith Ringgold is an African-American artist who uses her life experiences as well as her imagination to create unique story quilts. Her story quilts consist of colorful pieces of fabric sewn together to frame a painting she created on fabric. Using her sewing skills she learned from her mother and grandmother along with her background education in Art, Faith Ringgold shares her story quilts with others of all ages and cultures.
Your Assignment is to create a story quilt about you. Your quilt should illustrate who you are...from your favorite places, people, foods, games, colors, and hobbies to special events and family memories and more. Be creative! Please write 2-3 sentences explaining your quilt.