March Art News
What’s happening at the Mountain View Art Studio?
Kindergarten students are continuing their work in sculpture by working in clay. We are exploring texture by pressing common objects into the clay. We are learning that textures are all around our world and that artists use textures to give pattern and interest to their work. Our texture study will extend to collage and printmaking in the spring.
It’s an exciting time for students in grades 1-5. We are opening the sculpture center and students are eager to get their hands on the materials. I am stressing the idea of transformation with their sculpture work. Viewers of their work should have a hard time guessing the materials that were used to make the work (a lotion bottle shouldn’t still look like a lotion bottle!) And the form should speak for itself. There is a lot of active problem solving happening as students have to figure out how to make things stick, and balance, and look transformed. As you see these wonderful creations come home, remember that is this student-centered work. Ask your students questions about their process, about their intention, and what their next steps might be.
Look for more 3-dimensional work coming home and on display as we start focusing on more types of sculpture. All students will get a chance to work in clay and glaze after spring break!
School—720-972-8429
Email— Jennifer.schmuldt@adams12.org
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