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Welcome to Art Class!
We are going to have a fantastic and creative year learning
about color, line, shapes, texture and so much more.
“Creativity
takes
courage”
—Henri Matisse.
“Creativity
takes
courage”
—Henri Matisse.
What We're Creating This Month
Kinder Cane Self Portrait I Aug 23 - Aug 29
Students will be introduced to self portraits and will create their own Kinder Cane Self Portrait.
Beginning of the Year Self Portrait |Aug 30 - Sep 5
Students read the book "What I Like About Me" and discuss all the features that make us special. Students will then review their knowledge of self portrait and create a self portrait while looking into mirrors.
Larry the Line I Sep 6-12
Students will meet a new friend named Larry the Line. Larry will read a poem about lines. Students will demonstrate their new knowledge of line and decorate their own Larry the Line.
Lines Hot Air Balloon | Sep 9 - 22
Snow Day Self Portraits AMI
Fun Snow Day project.
Color Wheel Ferris Wheel | Sep 23 - Oct 6
Fall Pumpkin Patch | Oct 14 - 24
Snow Globes | Oct 7 - 10, 27 - 31
Art to Remember Fundraiser
Heather Galler | Nov 3 - 14
Winter Castle | Nov 17 -21, Dec 1 - 5
Polar Bears | Dec 8 - 12
Mass Christmas Program rehearsals
Northern Lights | Dec 15 -19
Basquiat Heart | Jan 27 - 31
Students will learn about the artist Jean-Michelle Basquiat and creat a Basquiat inspired heart.
Declaration of Independence | February 3 - 14
Students learn about Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence and then sign their own Declaration. Students will then draw and paint Thomas Jefferson.
Mary Blair Castle | Feb 24 - March 14
Students will learn about the famous Disney artist Mary Blaire and create a Blaire inspired castle.
Bee Print | March 17 - 20
Students will learn about the importance of bees and will create a fun bubble wrap bee print.
End of the Year Self Portrait | March 31 - April 11
Students will read the book "The Colors of Me" and discuss all the features that make us special. Students will then review their knowledge of self portrait and create a self portrait while looking into mirrors.
Keith Haring Earth Day | April 14 - 17
Students will learn about the artist Keith Haring and will discuss the importance of taking care of Earth. Students will create a Keith Haring inspired Earth Day art.
Shrinky Dink Necklace | April 21 - May 2
Students will create a shrinky dink necklace
Cactus Pinch pot Sculpture | May 5 - 8
Students will learn about sculptures and create a cactus in a pinchpot.
Graduation Self Portraits| May 20-24
Students will create a self portrait in a cap and gown
Coffee Filter Butterfly | May 13 - 17
Students will learn about the artist Wayne Thiebaud and get an introduction to sculpture by designing and creating a donut.
