Friday, May 25, 2012

Monday, May 28-June 1, 2012

May 28 Memorial Day--No School
May 30  Art Adventures for 3rd Grade!!!
June 5th Last Day--Happy Summer!!!

1st Grade: Van Gogh Flowers- We will be learning about the famous artist, Vincent van Gogh. We will learn about his moody ways and his amazingly bright, beautiful impressionist paintings!!! We will be drawing, coloring and painting the school year away!

2nd Grade:  F. Ringgold Story Quilts: We will finish up the year creating our very own story quilts and learning about the African American Artist, Faith Ringgold.

3rd Grade: F. L. Wright Mansions & Egyptian Clay- Students will be finishing the facade of their dream mansion!  We will complete our Egyptian Clay reliefs with the finishing touch of paint.
4th Grade: Guatemalan Weaving and Printmaking- Students are learning about the Guatemalan culture and weaving. Students will learn to create various weaving techniques!!! Once we get comfortable weaving, we will start printmaking.  We will make our own prints using cardboard, string and ink.  Any down time is weaving time!!!

5th Grade: One Point Perspective and Mask Making-We are on our final stages of mask making, painting and decorating.  When students are finished they will continue creating perspective.