Our winter branches were inspired by all of the evergreens and berries that we have been seeing outside our classroom and during outdoor learning time. This week we learned about the different types of trees, and how some trees are evergreen and hold on to their leaves. To create this art we used cardboard to print branches and needles. We then added berries with cotton swaps and snow using a splatter technique with icy white paint.

cardboard, tempera paint

This week we read the story, How to Make Friends with a Ghost, by Rebecca Green. In this sweet little tale, the reader learns the best ways to make and take care of friendly ghosts. 

Our art project involved a collage of painted leaf prints and line-drawings of webs, spiders, worms, and more. To add depth to our pictures, white and black chalk pastel were used to create shadows and sunlit webs. Finally, our drawing and scissors skills were put to use creating our friendly ghosts.

Tempera paint, sharpie, chalk pastel

This week's art activity was all about what one might see in a pumpkin patch at night under the full moon and twinkling stars. This fall-inspired project continued to develop our art skills as we practiced colour mixing, composition, collage, and playing with light and shadows. To do our colour mixing, the artists had fun using only primary colours to make variations of orange and green with red, yellow, and blue paint. 

Tempera paint, oil pastel, chalk pastel