Quarter 4
Kindergarten
Egyptian Scarabs
Students learned about the ancient art of Egypt and then created their own scarab on metal.
Japanese Sakura
During the spring bloom, students learned about cherry blossom trees then created their own with blowing paint and 2 brush techniques.
Ed's Egg
Students had some freedom with this abstract design inspired by the book Ed's Egg.
First Grade
Picasso Flowers in Hand
Students learned about the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and then created a simple painting by tracing their hands.
Metepec Suns
Students learned about the clay relief sculptures from Metepec, Mexico and then made their own version with foam under foil.
Textured Fish
Students made small pinch pots, added fish features, and texture with hard pasta noodles.
Second Grade
Trees in Sunset
Students created a blended sunrise/ sunset then used pieces of cardboard to paint a blossoming tree.
Mosaic Suns
Students learned about mosaics and radial design, then created their own version with dry pasta noodles and metallic paint.
Monet Boats
Students revisited Impressionism and learned about the artist Claude Monet. Then they created a water scene showing depth.
Third Grade
LG Haring
Students worked together to create an oversized Keith Haring inspired piece of art using a Roll-A-Haring game.
SM Haring
Students made a smaller, personal version on tinfoil.
Chukka Plate
Students learned about Peruvian Chukka plate art, then created their own version with various sizes of paper.
Fourth Grade
Native American Coil Pots
Students worked through a Native American unit and with this 3D portion, created a coil pot with a symbol engraved in the surface.
Lakota Mixed Media
Students wrapped up their Native American unit by creating a mixed media surface and then painting symbols on the surface to tell a story.
Picasso Vases
Students learned about Picasso's cubism and then created their own version after drawing vases from still life.
Fifth Grade
Banyan Trees
Students learned about the arial roots of Banyan trees and then created their own with black paint and used oil pastels to blend two colors to create a third color.
Mexican Cacti
Students learned about Mexican pottery and the beautiful and intricate designs. They then drew cactus to fill their pot.
Sixth Grade
Gradient Silhouette
Students learned about silhouettes and the history behind this way of capturing a portrait. Then they created their own scene with a gradient background of colors of their choosing.
Self-Portrait Stained Glass
Students created a simple self-portrait, then wrote over their image with their hope and dream. Then colored the person with warm colors and the background with cool colors.