Happy October!!!
October 31- Happy Halloween!!
Happy November!!!
November 2- Art Adventures for 3rd Grade begins!
Mystery Artist Clues for October:
1. Born in Albi, France in 1864, he grew up in one of the wealthiest families in Europe.
2. As a child he broke several bones. Doctors discovered that he had a rare disease that caused his bones to be fragile and break easily. He had to be very careful the rest of his life.
3. He is known best for his paintings and posters of theaters, dance halls, and circuses in Paris. His work showed people in simple, real moments in their lives without using models to pose.work displayed Moulin-Rouge 1891
Mystery Artist for November:
1. This artist was born in New York in 1882. He often used his wife, Jo Nivison ?, as a model in most of his paintings. Sometimes he changed the color of her hair or put her in different costumes.
2. He said this painting, " was suggested by a restaurant on Greenwich Ave., N.Y. where 2 streeets meet. It seems to be the way I think of a night street...I simplified the scene a great deal and made the restaurant bigger. Unknowingly, i was probably painting the loniliness of a larger city."
3. The poster of this famous painting is on display also hangs at the Art Institute of Chicago,
Nighthawks, 1942
1st Grade: Nez Perce Woven Bags
We began discussing Native American Art and weaving. Students will learn about creating Art from natures and the weaving art form. Students will begin creating their own paper weavings as a representation of the Nez Perce Cornhusk woven bags. We have been talking about weaving vocabulary including: warp, weft, and tabby!
2nd Grade: Sunday Afternoon in the Park and Rock Art
We are completing our exploration of landscapes while discussing the pointillist art by George Seurat. Next, students will be solving the mystery, 'If Rock Can Talk'!
3rd Grade: Kaleidoscopes & Japanese Landscapes
We havThe classes that are nearing finished this week will begin learning about the Japanese culture and begin prepping their paper for chalk and pastels!
4th Grade: MC Escher Hands
We are putting on our finishing touches of complementary colors to complete our own cubist portraits. Next up, studying the works of M.C. Escher and his plays with illusions in Art.
5th Grade: 'Moves like Haring'
Students that have completed their parodies will begin learning how to draw the human form in movement while studying the artist Keith Haring. This will prepare students for a drawing and painting project based on Keith Harings works.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Monday, October 24-28
Happy October!!!
October 26-Art Adventures- 4th &5th Grade
October 28- Prairieview Halloween Parade and celebrations!
October 31- Happy Halloween!!
November 2- Art Adventures for 3rd Grade begins!
Mystery Artist Clues for October:
1. Born in Albi, France in 1864, he grew up in one of the wealthiest families in Europe.
2. As a child he broke several bones. Doctors discovered that he had a rare disease that caused his bones to be fragile and break easily. He had to be very careful the rest of his life.
3. He is known best for his paintings and posters of theaters, dance halls, and circuses in Paris. His work showed people in simple, real moments in their lives without using models to pose.
work displayed Moulin-Rouge 1891
1st Grade: Nez Perce Woven Bags
We began discussing Native American Art and weaving. Students will learn about creating Art from natures and the weaving art form. Students will begin creating their own paper weavings as a representation of the Nez Perce Cornhusk woven bags.
2nd Grade: Sunday Afternoon in the Park
We have begun exploring landscapes while discussing the pointillist art by George Seurat. You may hear your student sing, 'George Seurat paints with dot, dot, dots!' Students are allowed to interupt me whenever I say his name with this song--a way to help them remember our new artist and his work! This week we are finishing up our BIG dots and beginning our little dots too!
3rd Grade: Kaleidoscopes & Japanese Landscapes
We have began studying radial design and began creating a kaleidoscope design. We are discussing pattern, repetition, and colors. They are looking good! The classes that are nearing finished this week will begin learning about the Japanese culture and begin prepping their paper for chalk and pastels!
4th Grade: Picasso Portraits & MC Escher Hands
We are putting on our finishing touches of complementary colors to complete our own cubist portraits. Next up, studying the works of M.C. Escher and his plays with illusions in Art.
5th Grade: Grant Wood Parodies & 'Moves like Haring'
Students that have completed their parodies will begin learning how to draw the human form in movement while studying the artist Keith Haring. This will prepare students for a drawing and painting project based on Keith Harings works.
October 26-Art Adventures- 4th &5th Grade
October 28- Prairieview Halloween Parade and celebrations!
October 31- Happy Halloween!!
November 2- Art Adventures for 3rd Grade begins!
Mystery Artist Clues for October:
1. Born in Albi, France in 1864, he grew up in one of the wealthiest families in Europe.
2. As a child he broke several bones. Doctors discovered that he had a rare disease that caused his bones to be fragile and break easily. He had to be very careful the rest of his life.
3. He is known best for his paintings and posters of theaters, dance halls, and circuses in Paris. His work showed people in simple, real moments in their lives without using models to pose.
work displayed Moulin-Rouge 1891
1st Grade: Nez Perce Woven Bags
We began discussing Native American Art and weaving. Students will learn about creating Art from natures and the weaving art form. Students will begin creating their own paper weavings as a representation of the Nez Perce Cornhusk woven bags.
2nd Grade: Sunday Afternoon in the Park
We have begun exploring landscapes while discussing the pointillist art by George Seurat. You may hear your student sing, 'George Seurat paints with dot, dot, dots!' Students are allowed to interupt me whenever I say his name with this song--a way to help them remember our new artist and his work! This week we are finishing up our BIG dots and beginning our little dots too!
3rd Grade: Kaleidoscopes & Japanese Landscapes
We have began studying radial design and began creating a kaleidoscope design. We are discussing pattern, repetition, and colors. They are looking good! The classes that are nearing finished this week will begin learning about the Japanese culture and begin prepping their paper for chalk and pastels!
4th Grade: Picasso Portraits & MC Escher Hands
We are putting on our finishing touches of complementary colors to complete our own cubist portraits. Next up, studying the works of M.C. Escher and his plays with illusions in Art.
5th Grade: Grant Wood Parodies & 'Moves like Haring'
Students that have completed their parodies will begin learning how to draw the human form in movement while studying the artist Keith Haring. This will prepare students for a drawing and painting project based on Keith Harings works.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
ART ADVENTURE PERMISSION SLIP 2011-12
Art Adventures
for
3rd , 4th and 5th Graders
Dear Prairieview Students and Parents,
Art Adventures is back!! Art Adventures will meet on Wednesdays from 2:30-3:45 pm in the Prairieview Art Room. Each month students will explore a new art technique and various art materials. The goal of Art Adventures is to give students interested in Art an extra opportunity to explore their artistic creativity beyond the classroom Art experience.
In the past, we did a monthly permission slip for each Art activity. However instead of having a monthly permission slip, this year there will be one permission slip for the 2011-2012 school year. Please note, that each month we will rotate between 4th-5th grade students & 3rd grade students, (see below). A maximum of 26 students will be permitted to participate in these activities each month since classroom space is limited. Please return your permission slip as soon as possible to guarantee a spot in class!
If your student is interested in participating in this after school activity, please fill out the permission slip below, enclose the $20 lab fee for the year, and return to Miss Smeltzer by Friday, October 7th.
Please note that Art Adventures is an after-school activity; therefore buses will not be available. If you need to car pool with someone, please name the person(s) at the bottom of the permission slip, (please no more than 2 others).
4th & 5th Grade Art Adventures- Wednesdays 2:30-3:45pm
October (Oct. 12 -1st Art Adventures)
December ( Dec. 21& 28-No Art Adventures-Winter Break)
February
April (April 25-No Art Adventures-Early Dimissal Day)
3rd Grade Art Adventures-Wednesdays 2:30-3:45pm
November (Nov. 23-No Art Adventures- Thanksgiving Break)
(Nov. 30- No Art Adventures Parent/Teacher conferences) January(Jan. 25-No Art Adventures-Early Dismissal Day) March(March 7- No Art Adventures- Parent/Teacher conferences) May
Please cut and save the top portion of this permission slip for Art Adventures schedule.
Please label and return your permission slips to: Art Adventures with Miss Smeltzer
My son/daughter ______________________________________, has my permission to participate in the Art Adventures activity for 2011-2012 school year.
Home Phone number________________________________________
Email Address________________________________________________
My son/daughter's classroom teacher is _________________________________
Please check one:
________I will arrange to have a ride home for my child.
________My child will go to BACC after Art Club.
*** Please enclose your child's $20.00 lane fee with this permission slip. Checks should be made out to Center Cass School District.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Monday October 17-21, 2011
Happy October!!!
October 17- National Boss's Day
October 19-Art Adventures- 4th &5th Grade
October 26-Art Adventures- 4th &5th Grade
October 31- Happy Halloween!!
November 2- Art Adventures for 3rd Grade begins!
Mystery Artist Clues for October:
1. Born in Albi, France in 1864, he grew up in one of the wealthiest families in Europe.
2. As a child he broke several bones. Doctors discovered that he had a rare disease that caused his bones to be fragile and break easily. He had to be very careful the rest of his life.
3. He is known best for his paintings and posters of theaters, dance halls, and circuses in Paris. His work showed people in simple, real moments in their lives without using models to pose.
work displayed Moulin-Rouge 1891
1st Grade: Wild Things & Nez Perce Woven Bags
We will learn about author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak. We will discuss the role of an illustrator and begin using basic shapes to create our own wild things with oil pastels. Following our Wild Things, we will begin discussing Native American Art and weaving.
2nd Grade: Sunday Afternoon in the Park
We have begun exploring landscapes while discussing the pointillist art by George Seurat. You may hear your student sing, 'George Seurat paints with dot, dot, dots!' Students are allowed to interupt me whenever I say his name with this song--a way to help them remember our new artist and his work! This week we are finishing up our BIG dots and beginning our little dots too!
3rd Grade: Kaleidoscopes & Japanese Landscapes
We have began studying radial design and began creating a kaleidoscope design. We are discussing pattern, repetition, and colors. They are looking good! The classes that are nearing finished this week will begin learning about the Japanese culture and begin prepping their paper for chalk and pastels!
4th Grade: Picasso Portraits
We are finishing out discussion on the artist Pablo Picasso. We are learning about the artist and his many styles of art including Cubism. We are putting on our finishing touches of complementary colors to complete our own cubist portraits.
5th Grade: Grant Wood Parodies & 'Moves like Haring'
Students will finish sketching their own American Gothic Parody. We will finish adding color and working in a mixed media or crayon, markers, colored pencils, and oil pastels. Students that have completed their parodies will begin learning how to draw the human form in movement while studying the artist Keith Haring.
October 17- National Boss's Day
October 19-Art Adventures- 4th &5th Grade
October 26-Art Adventures- 4th &5th Grade
October 31- Happy Halloween!!
November 2- Art Adventures for 3rd Grade begins!
Mystery Artist Clues for October:
1. Born in Albi, France in 1864, he grew up in one of the wealthiest families in Europe.
2. As a child he broke several bones. Doctors discovered that he had a rare disease that caused his bones to be fragile and break easily. He had to be very careful the rest of his life.
3. He is known best for his paintings and posters of theaters, dance halls, and circuses in Paris. His work showed people in simple, real moments in their lives without using models to pose.
work displayed Moulin-Rouge 1891
1st Grade: Wild Things & Nez Perce Woven Bags
We will learn about author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak. We will discuss the role of an illustrator and begin using basic shapes to create our own wild things with oil pastels. Following our Wild Things, we will begin discussing Native American Art and weaving.
2nd Grade: Sunday Afternoon in the Park
We have begun exploring landscapes while discussing the pointillist art by George Seurat. You may hear your student sing, 'George Seurat paints with dot, dot, dots!' Students are allowed to interupt me whenever I say his name with this song--a way to help them remember our new artist and his work! This week we are finishing up our BIG dots and beginning our little dots too!
3rd Grade: Kaleidoscopes & Japanese Landscapes
We have began studying radial design and began creating a kaleidoscope design. We are discussing pattern, repetition, and colors. They are looking good! The classes that are nearing finished this week will begin learning about the Japanese culture and begin prepping their paper for chalk and pastels!
4th Grade: Picasso Portraits
We are finishing out discussion on the artist Pablo Picasso. We are learning about the artist and his many styles of art including Cubism. We are putting on our finishing touches of complementary colors to complete our own cubist portraits.
5th Grade: Grant Wood Parodies & 'Moves like Haring'
Students will finish sketching their own American Gothic Parody. We will finish adding color and working in a mixed media or crayon, markers, colored pencils, and oil pastels. Students that have completed their parodies will begin learning how to draw the human form in movement while studying the artist Keith Haring.
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