What’s happening in the Mountain View Art Studio?
Kindergarten is learning all about the Elements of Art that artists use in their work. Students is finishing the year by learning about how artists organize the elements of art in their work. We have practiced making patterns with stamps. We are now talking about symmetrical and asymmetrical balance. Students are excited about making symmetrical paper masks.
1st grade and 2nd grade are working on a textile unit. Paper weaving is highlighted in 1st grade with extensions in yarn weaving. 2nd grade is doing more challenging yarn weavings and experimenting with many types of weaves.
3rd grade is having a blast making bobble heads. They are sculpting the heads out of air dry clay, We are now ready to move on to the body and clothing construction. Look for miniature Barack Obamas, Babe Ruths, and Albert Einsteins bobbling in our display cases soon.
Students in 4th and 5th grade are working in the art studio and have an opportunity to work in clay (finally!!). Handbuilding techniques (pinch pots, coil building and slab building) were practiced by all students. Many students are choosing to make a clay whistle and they are turning out great! Painting and glazing are finishing options for fired clay.
School—720-972-8429
Email— Jennifer.schmuldt@adams12.org
