Papa 1 Art

Semester 1 (Room 9 & 10)

What is going on in Papa ʻEkahi Art?

GYOTAKU - fish printing

Haumana practice ancient arts of Japan using "tropical" fish to print on rice paper


"WACKY MOA" PROJECT / 3D form

Haumana work to create form using paper plates, newspaper, paper mache to create moa (chicken) 3D forms.

ULANA (Weaving)

Students work with their hands to strengthen motor skills. Cultural practitioners of the past built their skills with daily practice. Papa 'ekahi practice 21st century skills sets of ho'ohana (developing craft), ho'omau (persisting and not giving up), and nānā pono (observation). Practice is the focus ...not the end product. When students struggle, it is important that they recognize areas of mistakes in their weaving...which will become their process to self correct in future projects.

Flat weaving, straw weaving, and "Gods eye" weaving

PŌPOKI PALAKA - Nā Lāina (Linear Lines)

Students review elements of linear lines - vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines. Skill sets to paint wide and thin lines using watercolors and collage assemblage. Nā pōpoki (cats) are created using simple geometric shapes.

Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:

  • Question 1 - What are vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines?
  • Question 2 - What is plaid? What is palaka?
  • Question 3 - What and where did palaka come from?

Nā Waiho'olu'u - Colors

Students focus on reviewing primary colors. Creating secondary colors from primary colors and understanding cool tones vs warm tone components.

Paint mixing, oil stick mixing to create these fun Honu (turtle) color wheels

Discussion Catalyst Questions for nā Mākua:

  • What are the primary colors? Why are they primary?
  • What are secondary colors?

KO'U NA'AU - my feelings

Haumana identify feelings and expressions with colors. Students observe themselves with mirrors to