American Education Week

Last week teachers and students celebrated American Education Week. All of the teachers were invited to the art room to make a quilt square about why they teach.  Thanks to all those who participated!

We have a pretty artsy bunch here at Southdale! What do you think?

Caught Doing Art

Check out 3rd grader Connor Weih's Scrap Sculpture. Connor created this "seascape" from the scraps of his art project. What a great idea!

Happy Halloween!

Earlier this month 75 students (wow!) joined me in the gym after school to make pumpkins. Students Kindergarten through 3rd grade were invited to participate. I couldnt have done it without help from parents, staff and the 6th grade girl scout troup! Thank you to everyone who helped and participated!

5th Grade Watercolor Paintings

Students studied the famous Renaissance artist Albrecht Durer. Durer believed in the importance of looking at nature carefully and paying attention to details. Albrecht Durer chose mainly to work with watercolor because he could travel with the supplies he used easily.

5th graders arranged their own nature items into an interesting composition, sketched them and painted them with watercolor.

After School Art: Make and Take Pumpkin

Students in grades K-3!

When: Thursday October 13, 2011. 3:35-4:05 p.m.

Where: Art Room (students can come right after

school)

How to sign up:

Please sign and return the permission slip which was emailed to parents to the art room no later than Wed. October 12th.

Hope to see you there!

Caught Doing Art

Sixth grader Ana Starbeck has been caught doing art! Check out those fingernails! I spotted this walking art project in class. Ana said she painted her fingernails white, added rubbing alcohol, and pressed on small pieces of newspaper. What a great idea Ana!  



1st Grade Self Portraits

First graders at Southdale have been working hard on these self portraits! We started our project by folding our paper and talking about the proportions and fractions of the face, this way everyone drew their eyes, nose, mouth and ears in the right location. Next, we looked in mirrors to add personal details like freckles, glasses, and earrings. Finally we used markers and crayons to make these drawings come to life!

ARTapalooza

What is it?  Artapalooza is an annual juried art show. There will be something for everyone to enjoy this year! Ceramics, painting, jewelry, photography, and fiber arts.

When: Saturday, September 10, 2011.

Where: Main St. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Stop down to Main St. this Saturday, for this FREE art show! It's a great chance to see the work of many local artists. Click here to visit the ARTapalooza site for more information.

A Fresh StART

     Students and teachers have been back to school for just over a week now. I have chosen to blog about the happenings in, and around the art room this year. So stay tuned for new posts that will include:

-Highlights of student projects

-Art openings and exhibits around the area

-Art happening around Southdale School

-Students who have been “caught doing art”

-My own art work

-Feature of local artists

-Artists you should know

     We are already off to a great start in the art room this year! Projects are underway and students are learning about art history, art techniques and famous artists. I look forward to posting and keeping you “posted” on what we are up to!

-Miss Mayhew