In regards to making “cookie-cutter” art where the entire class makes a version of a famous artwork.  “We don’t allow students to copy answers to quizzes, tests, and other forms of assessments so why would we provide them with the answers to creating…
Art club and ATCs
This week in artclub I brought out my binder of ATCs that I have collected over the years along with a BAG of cards that were donated to me for trading. I explained a bit about trading cards, let them…
After School Art Club
My art club (grades 6-8) has been a little different each year. The first year was with a special grant and the SOLE purpose was to create tiles for a public art project. This was a short term thing (10…
Podcast Recording Process
Week One 2008-2009
We started with kids on Wednesday. But most of the day was spent in 1st period going over our school wide discipline plan, binders and planner organization, policies and procedures. Literally from 8:15-12:30 in one class going over all this…
Getting Ready for the new year!
In 6th grade art we will study the elements of ART including COLOR! Click to see a bigger view of these great color wheel ideas. Including fabric, CANDY, rocks and natural items, yarn, paint, the computer, pencils, shoes and dolls.…