Today I began “Clay Around the Room,” another segment in my exploring materials units. Set up just like the other ones (sculpture, paint, collage and drawing) there is a different activity at each table. Each table has a different variety…
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Theme Better World
One of the choice projects I do every year is the PTA Reflections contest theme. They are usually good for themes because they are more abstract. One of our state standards is communicating ideas visually, so the theme always fits…
Awards Presentations @ WAEA 2014
I think this year’s state conference was one of the 2 times I have attended and NOT presented. I love presenting. It is such a rewarding thing to share my success stories and have others connect to them. Sharing helps…
The Creative Process
Some students need a bit more help to get where they want to be, skill wise, and where I want them to go. Here is one example of working through the creative process. This was a first attempt, rough draft…
Landscape Themed Choice Art
So far this year we have explored drawing, collage and paint mediums. We learned how artists develop their craft and learn new skills. We learned a little about surrealism and made a quick collage. This was a fast paced run…