Sculpting success

Overview of the Sculpture program at AHS

The sculpture classes at AHS are more than just working with clay; they offer creative freedom, artistic value, and the ability to create a beautiful, functional piece. 

“[I love] the artistic value that helps me generate [ideas]. It makes me more creative because I have to process what I want to make,” Sara Gawronski (10), a student in Sculpture 2, said when asked what she loves most about sculpture class. 

When working with ceramics, students make functional pieces and have the freedom to add their own twist to every project, giving students structure plus a sense of individuality. 

“I really like how she gives us a base project… but we are still able to include our personal touch,” Gawronski (10) said. 

Compression boxes are projects that students from both Sculpture 1 and 2 enjoy and find success in. The boxes can be created based on food, animals, and games. These boxes are also able to hold small items. 

“I always have something in the display case at the end of the hallway here,” Ms. Honaker, Sculpture teacher, said.  

For easy access to see updated work by sculpture students, the display case at the end of the art hallway always has pieces created by students. 

Along with the display case, students’ work in sculpture class, along with the other art classes, will be displayed in the yearly art show in April.