Fernwood Art Class

Jun 30, 2011

Pastel Sand Dollars

The 4th and 5th graders practiced using pastels while making their Sand Dollar Designs. Some students had never heard of Sand Dollars, so first we "Google Imaged" Sand Dollars. I told them about how they are in the same family with star fish. Can you see why that might be so?

I still need to take more pictures of their Pastel Sand Dollars because they all did an awesome job.
Artwork by Tyeyana

Silly Hats

Kindergarten was learning about all the different ways to manipulate paper while working on their "silly hat." They made spirals, used crazy scissors, hole punchers, crimped, you name it. Next they glued their paper on the hat. I told them to twist and turn the strips of paper like a roller coaster. Some students even glued on the play money they earned for prize day.
Hat by Neima

Side Projects

Iyana made this paper mache flying pig using balloon, tissue paper, and a pink pipe cleaner tail. It all got started when I had the brilliant idea to make paper mache cupcake piggy banks. The students went to see "Pinkilicious" the play, so I thought they'd like that. We used paper mache for the shape of cupcake and spackle for icing. It was not such a brilliant idea. A lot of work, a big mess, and they did not turn out well. Most of them are still unfinished. Whoops! I was better off making Flying Pigs like Iyana!!

The 3rd floor girls LOVE using craft string. Here are a few pens that the girls designed.

Luau

To celebrate Dr. Heath's retirement, Fernwood had a big Luau in June. It featured music, BBQ, Clowns who made balloons, a tattoo station, four or five blow-up games, and a trampoline. We did many Luau-related art projects included the Tiki Heads below. I also posted some pictures taken at the Photo Prop Station. They are too funny not to share.
Tiki Head by Armohni

Tiki Head by Daion

Jun 22, 2011

Busy Busy Bees!!

I have not posted any artwork in a while. This is what I have been busy doing.
ART CLUB!! Thanks to my art club helpers who came Mon-Thurs (sometimes even Fridays, they couldn't get enough art club ;-)) to help out with the art room and work on their art projects.

Art Star Celebrities taking pictures on the Red Carpet at Fernwood's HipHop Award Ceremony. I blurred faces because some students have not turned in photo permission forms.

Mosaic Part One: Gluing all the pieces down, and getting hands dirty with Liquid Nails. For future reference, wear gloves while using liquid nails. But if you are like me and get liquid nails stuck on your hands, use nail polish remover to get it off. I discovered that after a couple days of dirty looking hands.

Mosaic Part Two: Grouting! Very fun to feel the mushhhhy grout. But if you are concerned about your carpet, you might want to lay down a blanket! Whoops.

May 13, 2011

K-2nd grade Contesters

I submitted student artwork to "Celebrating Art," a program that publishes student artwork. Click Here to learn more. Many Fernwood students were chosen to be contestants in the final competition. All they need to do is turn in their parent permission slip forms. I will find out who the winners are in August. I will be sure to update you. Good Luck to the Fernwood Contestants!
Fish by Savannah

Quick Draw Painting by Robert

"Set the Turkeys Free" by Kamaree

Orange Portrait by Jada

Pastel Leaves by Ebony

Burch Cat by Devin

Quick Draw Painting by Demeyah

Fall Wind by Catariana

Autumn Leaves by Autumn

Royal Letter by Alexis

3rd-4th grade Contesters

I submitted student artwork to "Celebrating Art", a program that publishes student artwork. Click Here to learn more. Many Fernwood students were chosen to be contestants in the final competition. All they need to do is turn in their parent permission slip forms. I will find out who the winners are in August. I will be sure to update you. Good Luck to the Fernwood Contestants!
Cityscape by Willie