May 11-15, 2009

1st Grade: Vincent Van Gogh Sunflowers- Our last project we will be focusing on the impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh. We will be creating Van Gogh Sunflowers while experimenting with colors.

2nd Grade: Pinch pot vessels- Students will build with clay their pinch pot vessels.

3rd Grade: Panthers on Parade- Students will be using our school mascot the 'Prairieview Panther' to learn about working with clay as a medium. Students are putting on their final touches and beginning to add color.

4th Grade: Printmaking and Weaving- Students will be completing the printmaking process. Students are continuing to create their prints and add details to them. We will cutting our weavings off the looms soon!

5th Grade: Self Portraits and Paper Masks- Student are completing the animal characteristics to add a twist to their designs. Student will be using one color in addition to an ebony pencil to add value. We are beginning our final activity of mask making with paper.

Art Folder 22 Some classes are further along than others, we are ending Art Folders with Art Folder 22!

Art Folder 22:

Mask making is a popular art form created by various cultures for many different purposes. Some masks are meant to be worn while others are used for decorative purposes. In some cultures masksare worn for special ceremonies, celebrations and dances. A mask is also used by many cultures to hide the wearer's identity from evil or to scare away ghosts. Other cultures use masks for functional, or useful purposes like firefighters wear masks for oxygen.

Your assignment is to design a mask based on your culture or cultural background. Think about the colors, shaping, and purpose of your mask. Please explain your mask.