Chicago Visit!

My family and I got to take a vacation to Chicago and we saw lots of art! I wanted to share it with you and give you a chance to answer some questions about it too, so check it out!

This is a great video we've been using to look at the history of pottery in America with pueblo women who have carried on handbuilding and firing traditions for generations.

Lots of fun happening as we begin to delve into 3D artworks. We'll really start getting our hands dirty after Spring break, but those that have finished their collages are starting to experiment with 3D construction, forming with clay, and using a virtual pottery wheel on our new iPads!

Printing with Andy

One of my favorite media we work with each year is printmaking. I like to use Andy Warhol's work for reference because his work is very accessible, recognizable, colorful and the kids have usually seen something that was influenced by his work whether they realize it or not.
Each grade level does something a little different with their prints. Two things we have done that were brand new for me to try with the kids are mono printing and two-color block prints. I've been excited with the results so far.

Some classes this week will get to see this short but really informative video about MLK and connect it to the work we're doing with Andy Warhol and his use of famous and iconic images and people in his art!