It was so much fun to see these little waffles come to be, especially during week eleven.
This week has been intense! I do not know if it is because next week is a short one with Thanksgiving break, or if it is because students are more willing to take risks with their art making, or if it is because this current challenge did not allow them to use a material they have already used... but I have to say that the kids in my classroom are making some wonderfully surprising works using all kinds of materials, many of which is their first time using in the classroom.
The current challenge is asking them to think about the objects we use in our lives and how the things we own reflect the values we have in our culture and society. It has been interesting to see students respond to this prompt visually and create works based on that. We also did a printmaking demo this week, which opened the whole world of Gelli Arts printing plates and the wonder of mono printing as well as block printing. I also did a wheel-throwing demo and introduced students to felting, coding, and our tech kits we got over the summer through DonorsChoose.
I am excited to see where students go with these pieces as we finish them up when we return from Thanksgiving break and how they will use their new creative courage and art-making skills to propel them to their last projects of the semester.
Here is some of the progress being made so far:
The current challenge is asking them to think about the objects we use in our lives and how the things we own reflect the values we have in our culture and society. It has been interesting to see students respond to this prompt visually and create works based on that. We also did a printmaking demo this week, which opened the whole world of Gelli Arts printing plates and the wonder of mono printing as well as block printing. I also did a wheel-throwing demo and introduced students to felting, coding, and our tech kits we got over the summer through DonorsChoose.
I am excited to see where students go with these pieces as we finish them up when we return from Thanksgiving break and how they will use their new creative courage and art-making skills to propel them to their last projects of the semester.
Here is some of the progress being made so far:
Ellyse worked on mono prints this week, using wood feathers to create texture and a relief element with her series.
Lainey gave block printing a try to show off one of her favorite sports.
Jake wanted to work with our Ozobots that were recently acquired thanks to a DonorsChoose project in August.
Zander worked with creating a drawing machine using LittleBits circuit kits that was acquired thanks to a DonorsChoose project in August.
Kennedy was one of many students who tried the Google coding challenge through DonorsChoose this week. It was fun to get them working with programming using Scratch. This was a great intro activity for what will be the next STEAM challenge before winter break.
I also spent this week doing wheel demonstrations and students were eager to give it a try. This was another awesome result of DonorsChoose a few years ago!
This dress was completed by a student using aluminum foil and trash bags. It is always interesting to see how students interpret this project.
I also did a silk screen demo this week using Mayco printed screens. I purchased a variety of sets a few years ago after a conference where I was able to demo them. It was fun to see a couple of students bring in their own canvases to apply them to.
It was great fun to see students actively engaged in the various tools to create works of their choice. I look forward to seeing them finish these at the end of the month.
As you can read from the captions, so many of the items that students engage in while working in my classroom have been a result from funded projects on DonorsChoose. We currently have a new project posted that is getting matching funds through the Carnegie Corporation. If you are able, we would love to have your support to fund our project "Mobile Masterpieces: A Fine Arts Night Family Activity."
I am excited to put these materials to use and add to the collection of great work my students are doing.
I am excited to put these materials to use and add to the collection of great work my students are doing.
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